FARMINGTON — The Mt. Blue High School boys’ and girls’ varsity basketball players were commended by the athletic administrator of Hampden Academy as a “class act.” RSU 9 Superintendent Tom Ward read a letter from Athletic Administrator Michael Bisson regarding the two teams under the good news section of the RSU 9 board agenda on […]
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Tourney Notebook: Vikings still alive, frayed nerves and all
The four-overtime thriller in the Class A East girls’ quarterfinals Friday afternoon certainly tried some nerves and some patience. Though Oxford Hills ultimately won the game, it made for some anxious minutes for players, coaches and fans. “The game itself was a nightmare,” said Oxford Hills coach Nate Pelletier. “Winning is obviously a good thing. […]
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H. S. wrestling: Mountain Valley finishes second; Camden Hill, Marshwood take titles
BATH — Mountain Valley took second in the Class B state championship Saturday at Morse High School. The Falcons finished the meet with 113 points, not far behind the champions from Camden Hills with 124. Ellsworth was third with 89.5 while Foxcroft (89.5) and (79) rounded out the top five. Oak Hill finished 15th with […]
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Eastern Class A quarterfinal: No. 1 EL edges No. 8 Mt. Blue
AUGUSTA — For much of Friday night’s quarterfinal game, there was no stopping Mt. Blue’s Miranda Nicely. The Cougars’ standout senior willed her team toward a near upset against top-ranked Edward Little at the Augusta Civic Center. But when it mattered most, the Red Eddies got the stop they needed. Emily Jacques blocked a shot […]
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Live chat: Eastern Class A girls’ quarterfinals
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H.S. girls’ basketball: Eastern A overview
Players to watch: Sr. G Kory Norcross, Edward Little (14.8 ppg), Soph. F Emily Jacques, Edward Little (10.4 ppg, 6.8 rpg), Tianna Harriman, Edward Little (11.1 ppg, 36 3’s); Soph. C Nia Irving, Lawrence (20.3 ppg, 19.6 rpg), Soph G. Dominique Lewis (12 ppg) Jr. F Paige Belanger, Lawrence (12.7 ppg); Jr. F Anna Winslow […]
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H.S. Football: Proximity, potential are major factors in Aylward move
FARMINGTON — Closer to home. Changing priorities. The desire for personal growth and a new challenge. The reasons most of us would list when leaving one working relationship to pursue another are no different than the ones that charted Jim Aylward’s future as a high school football coach. As of Tuesday night, it’s official: Aylward, […]
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H.S. girls’ basketball: Cougars rally past Blue Devils
FARMINGTON — The steal in and off itself was challenge enough for Eryn Doiron. When the Mt. Blue sophomore guard earned possession of the ball in the final minute Tuesday night, she still had to stay in bounds, find someone to pass the ball to and then hope her Cougar teammates could turn her efforts […]
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H. S. girls’ basktball: Saints secure top seed
The trip to Augusta typically has begun with a detour for the St. Dom’s girls’ basketball team. The Saints have traditionally had to win a playoff preliminary game to earn a place in the final eight teams at the Augusta Civic Center. That’s not the case this year. For the first time in their history, […]
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H.S. Football: Aylward to coach Mt. Blue, pending board approval
FARMINGTON — Only two men have coached varsity football at Mt. Blue High School since 1972, each leaving behind a state championship legacy. It was going to take someone of tremendous stature, experience and accomplishment to fill those shoes. The Cougars have their man. Multiple sources have confirmed that Jim Aylward, who won four Class […]