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A North Cheering: Lewiston gets 8th title in a row, and redemption in the process

On Jan. 16, Bangor shocked Lewiston and ended the Blue Devils’ streak of eight consecutive KVAC cheering titles. The two teams returned to the Augusta Civic Center 12 days later to determine the fate of Lewiston’s streak of regional titles in the Class A North championship.  Performing a much more crisp and energetic routine than […]

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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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HS Nordic Skiing: Leavitt, Gould win Oxford Hills Classic

“(The Sassi course) is kind of the opposite of this,” he said. “Instead of all up and then all down it’s all down followed by all up. And it’s definitely High School Hill that everyone thinks of when it comes to the Sassi.” Oxford Hills’ home course doesn’t have anything to equal the iconic climax […]

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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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Girls’ Basketball: Oxford Hills turns away Lewiston

Thursday’s second meeting of the season was a bounce-back game of sorts for both teams, but Oxford Hills again came out on top, 48-37, in a KVAC Class AA North girls’ basketball contest. The Vikings (11-1) made it past the halfway point of the season before falling on the road at Bangor on Monday, a […]

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Nordic sking: Vikings poised for a big year

NORWAY – The Oxford Hills boys’ Nordic ski team feels like they are on the cusp of finally breaking through in 2017. After finishing fifth in the Class A State Championship in 2016, the Vikings are ready to take on fellow KVAC rivals the Leavitt Hornets and the Mt. Blue Cougars this season. Mt. Blue […]

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What to look forward to in Maine sports in 2017

Of course, 2016 did high school sports fans a favor by setting up all kinds of intrigue for 2017. Several tri-county area teams enter the new year without a loss — Edward Little, Spruce Mountain and Winthrop boys’ basketball, Oxford Hills, Gray-New Gloucester girls’ basketball, Lewiston boys’ ice hockey and St. Dom’s girls’ ice hockey.  […]

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And One: Coaches displeased with pre-Christmas rush

All around the state, teams are scheduled to play six games, one-third of their schedule, before the holiday break. And many coaches would like the schedule-makers to get a lump of coal in their stocking for it. “It’s absolutely ridiculous to play six games before Christmas,” Oxford Hills boys’ coach Scott Graffam said. “We’re going […]