These 10 area players will be instrumental to their teams’ success this season.
Poland Knights
Girls basketball: Poland’s focus has moved beyond rebuilding
The Knights improve to 2-0 with a win over St. Dom’s and have their sights on another Class C playoff run before returning to Class B next season.
Boys basketball: St. Dom’s built to disrupt opposing offenses
Led by Jack Brocke and Jonathan Tangilamesu, the Saints block 12 shots in victory over Poland.
2024-25 boys basketball preview capsules
BUCKFIELD BUCKS Coach: Jon Cadman (third year) Conference: East/West; Class: D Last year’s results: 9-10, reached D South quarterfinals. Top returners: Juniors — Gaven Parsons, Trenton Haskell, Ethan Dutil; Sophomores — Krosby Harvey, Brayden Monto, Ryder Bragg. Key losses: Braden Cousineau, Justin Lucas. Promising newcomer: Freshman — Nolan Litchfield. Season outlook: The Bucks don’t have any seniors, but […]
2024-25 girls basketball preview capsules
DIRIGO COUGARS Coach: Kelsey Hutchins (first year) Conference: MVC; Class: C Last year’s record: 6-12 Top returners: Seniors — Emily Woods, Diana Cayer, Aleiah Ward; Juniors — Sophia Nino, Keira Reny; Sophomore — Abigail Luczynski. Key loss: Jayce Holmquist. Promising newcomers: Junior — Braylee Tracy; Freshmen — Emma Witas, Madisyn Bradeen. Season outlook: The Cougars only graduated one player from […]
High school roundup: Telstar boys basketball opens with win over Buckfield
Reiley Hedden makes nine 3-pointers in the Rebels’ 80-71 win.
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High school roundup: Poland girls basketball flies past Waynflete
Eleven players score for the Knights. The Poland boys, meanwhile, overcome a 15-point deficit in the final quarter to defeat the Flyers.
Boys basketball players to watch in 2024-25
Three sophomores are among the 15 top returning players this season.
Girls basketball players to watch in 2024-25
The majority of these 15 players are already standouts, while others are ready to establish themselves as such.