Oxford Hills’s Colton Carson attempts to get to the basket defended by Bangor’s Matt Fleming during their game in Paris on Wednesday. (Brewster Burns photo) PARIS — Oxford Hills fans gave former Viking a loud round of applause when he was introduced with Bangor’s starters before Wednesday’s KVAC basketball matinee. Things got a lot more […]
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Fleming’s return, Eze’s progress aid UMaine men’s basketball team’s frontcourt play
The injury-riddled Black Bears routinely have fielded a lineup with three or even four guards against more traditional and taller opposing front lines. While that disparity hasn’t been reflected in rebounding statistics — UMaine is being outboarded by just two per game — it has been seen in other areas. Opponents generally are getting better […]
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Men’s Basketball: Former Oxford Hills standout Fleming a bright spot in UMaine’s slow start
The Blue Devils used an 11-2 run in the first half to take control and were never seriously challenged in UMaine’s first home game of the season against a Division I opponent. Through the disappointment there was reason for hope in the continued development of 6-foot-7 freshman forward Andrew Fleming of South Paris. Making his […]
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Former Oxford Hills star Fleming finding rhythm with the University of Maine men’s basketball team
As a dominating high school basketball player, Andrew Fleming usually decided what speed the game would be played at whenever he was on the floor. He usually kept his emotions in check while doing it, despite the physical and emotional tools opponents and their fans used to try to throw him out of gear. Fleming […]
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Boys’ Basketball Player of the Year: Fleming put Oxford Hills back on map
Andrew Fleming is the Sun Journal boys’ basketball player of the year. That distinction hasn’t been in any serious doubt since Christmas. Fleming also was Maine’s Gatorade Player of the Year. As the primary senior Division I prospect in the state, he was a virtual lock from the first jump ball. He was one of […]
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The Hot Corner: Mr. Basketball was tough call, but there’s zero controversy
This might shock you, but sports columnists live for righteous anger, controversial calls and debates without abatement. OK, who am I kidding? I love it. Especially when it involves our tri-county coverage area and our little-engine-that-could mentality. Sometimes, in this shifting economy, it appears that other parts of the state reap the goldmine while we […]
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Andrew Fleming of Oxford Hills named Mr. Maine Basketball finalist
Andrew Fleming, who shattered the Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School career scoring record, led the Vikings to four consecutive playoff appearances and will attend the University of Maine on a basketball scholarship, has been named one of three finalists for Mr. Maine Basketball. Mr. and Miss Maine Basketball, presented by the Maine Association of Basketball […]
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Andrew Fleming looks to finish basketball season with flair
PARIS — The Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School boys’ basketball team completed a shooting drill at the start of practice on a snowy, sleepy Monday afternoon. Those who have been part of the ritual at any school know that the trifling walk-through is anything but meaningless, because somehow the result determines everyone’s amount of running. […]
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Andrew Fleming raising money for Oxford Hills teammate
Andrew Fleming has made quite a name for himself on the Maine basketball scene over the past few years. Just last week, the University of Maine-bound Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School senior eclipsed the 1,000-point mark for his career. A month before that, he signed a letter of intent to continue that career at his […]
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Oxford Hills basketball star Fleming signs with the University of Maine
Flanked by his parents and coaches, Fleming became the fourth Vikings athlete to commit to Maine since 2012, joining Dexter and Davis Turner (football) and Mikayla Morin (soccer). “We are thrilled that Andrew wants to be a Black Bear,” Maine coach Bob Walsh said in a release. “He is a high character young man who […]