Overview: After getting knocked out in the regional semifinals each of the past two seasons, Dirigo welcomes back an experienced group that appears poised to challenge in a loaded Class C West race. Robinson is one of the best players in the state, regardless of class, having averaged more than 25 points per game as […]
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Edward Little boys’ basketball preview
Overview: Based on its deep returning cast, Edward Little was the consensus No. 1 preseason pick by KVAC coaches. Jensen, Main, Sterling and Roe were 2013-14 starters and are joined by Mileikis, who missed the entire regular season with a broken foot. The Cedre brothers and Cox saw key time off the bench. Adams never […]
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St. Dom’s boys’ basketball preview
Overview: The Saints graduated four players who keyed consecutive runs to the opening round of the playoffs. St. Dom’s will need bigger contributions from role players as well as immediate input from new faces to keep that streak intact. Wagner’s size could give MVC opponents trouble. Bryant may emerge as one of the league’s best […]
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Spruce Mountain boys’ basketball preview
Overview: On the heels of a disappointing loss to eventual Class B West champion Poland in the regional quarterfinals, Spruce Mountain moves to a new league (KVAC) with a new head coach and most of its key components returning. Ring and Theriault were the one-two punch a year ago, while York, Kachnovich, Andrew Darling and […]
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Mt. Blue boys’ basketball preview
Overview: Main is the fourth different coach in four years, a run that began with Jim Bessey’s final season after a career that spanned nearly two generations. The Cougars haven’t tasted much success since his retirement, but size and young talent give Mt. Blue hopes of regaining its footing in the rugged KVAC. Mittelstadt showed […]
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Gray-New Gloucester boys’ basketball preview
Overview: This was the season Deschenes anticipated when he moved over from St. Dom’s and took the Gray-NG job three season ago. The Patriots will have a nice mixture of balance and experience. Kariotis was third team all-WMC last season and has added to his game. St. Pierre and Chanlatte were both starters last season […]
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Monmouth boys’ basketball preview
Overview: Monmouth has become a regular participant in the regional quarterfinals under Turner’s watch, reaching the civic center four of the past five years. The Mustangs have enough talent to make a return trip, but much of it is young and will need to progress as the season moves forward. Smith is a strong building […]
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Leavitt boys’ basketball preview
Low numbers, an abbreviated preseason and football injuries may hamper Leavitt boys’ basketball early in the season. The Hornets have lost at least three players who were hurt in the Class C state gridiron game, possibly for the season. Size and varsity experience are at a premium. Eli Calder is the lone returning starter, and […]
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2014 Winter Preview: Oak Hill Girls’ Basketball
Coach: Charlie Castonguay (first year) Last year’s record: 14-4, lost in Western B preliminary round Returning players: Seniors — Kayla Veilleux C, Sadie Goulet G, Iris Abbott F, Vanessa Wright G, Danielle Samson G, Meagan Crosby G; Juniors — Jamie Prue G, Sara Noel G/F, Grace Sabine C/F; Sophomore — Brianna Mulherin G/F. Key Losses: […]
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Oxford Hills boys’ basketball preview
The Vikings made a surprising run to the regional title game in 2014 and return one of the top players in the state in Andrew Fleming, who willed Oxford Hills past Bangor and Brunswick in the tournament. Tyus Ripley also is a potential first-team KVAC performer. Patrick Macro, who missed most of his junior season […]