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#Tourney17: Winthrop seals the deal in Class C South

Winthrop’s Andrew Pazdziorko, center and temmates hoist the championship plaque after defeating Madison Saturday night at the Augusta Civic Center to advance to next weekend’s state championship game in Bangor.Winthrop’s Spencer Steele, left and Andrew Pazdziorko celebrate after defeating Madison to advance to next weekend’s state championship game in Bangor.Winthrop’s Cameron Wood takes a jump […]

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#Tourney17: Winthrop C South-final bound after suffocating North Yarmouth

AUGUSTA — Top-seeded Winthrop wasted no time jumping out to a quick lead and used its stifling defense to suffocate North Yarmouth Academy 52-29 in Class C South boys’ basketball semifinal action at Augusta Civic Center on Thursday night. Sophomore Cam Wood got the ball rolling for the Ramblers (20-0) right from the start. After […]

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H.S. basketball: Reynolds, Hickey named semifinalists for state's top award

Edward Little senior Jordyn Reynolds searches for an open teammate during the Red Eddies’ win over Brunswick in January. AUGUSTA — Edward Little’s Jordyn Reynolds and Winthrop’s Jacob Hickey are among the semifinalists for the Maine Miss Basketball and Mr. Basketball awards, respectively. The awards are given annually to the best girl and boy senior […]

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Local roundup: Eagles squeak by Red Riots in overtime

PORTLAND — Noah Austin had a pair of goals, including the game-winner in overtime, as Mt. Ararat/Lisbon/Morse defeated South Portland/Freeport/Waynflete, 3-2, in boys’ hockey action Thursday. Steven Schuman opened the scoring for the Eagles (6-7-0). Cade Charron made 32 saves for the victory. Atticus Patrick and Gus Lappin scored for the Red Riots (4-6-1) in […]

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And One: Pazdziorko setting the defensive tone for unbeaten Winthrop boys

Furbush said the Ramblers are by far the toughest defensive team they’ve played this year, and Padziorko is one of the reasons why. “He’s a very good ball defender. He may be the best on-ball defender in the league,” Furbush said.  As complimentary as Furbush was to Winthrop’s defense, Ramblers’ coach Todd MacArthur sees plenty […]

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Boys’ basketball: Winthrop puts away Lisbon with late run

Led by Garrett Tsouprake, the Ramblers went on a 15-0 run that spanned most of the final period that extended a 45-42 lead to 60-42. Tsouprake scored 13 of his game-high 19 points in the fourth. Winthrop coach Todd MacArthur said better defense and feeding the post were the catalysts for the Ramblers’ dominant fourth […]

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Boys’ basketball: Winthrop’s Tsouprake coming out of his shell

WINTHROP — Even at 6-foot-4, Winthrop senior forward Garrett Tsouprake can be an easy young man to overlook in most settings. Quiet and unassuming, Tsouprake does most of his talking on the basketball court, and not just with his flourishing low-post repertoire and relentless rebounding. “This is where he shows his vocal side. He comes […]

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Boys’ basketball: Ramblers starve Bulldogs to stay unbeaten

WINTHROP — As if the chance to be the last unbeaten team standing in the Mountain Valley Conference wasn’t enough incentive for Tuesday night’s showdown with Madison, Winthrop knew it only had one crack at the Bulldogs and the heaping helping of Heal points that regular-season victory over them would bring. With that in mind, […]