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2014-15 high school basketball preview

TABLE OF CONTENTS SEASON PREVIEWS Conference KVAC WMC MVC

Page 2-3 10-11 14-15

Class D West

25-26

BY KEVIN C. MILLS

SCHOOL SPOTLIGHTS

STAFF WRITER

School Page Edward Little 4 Leavitt 5 Lewiston 6 Mt. Blue 7 Oxford Hills 8 Spruce Mountain 9 Gray-NG 12 Poland 13 Dirigo 16 Lisbon 17 Monmouth 18 Mt. Abram 19 Mtn. Valley 20 Oak Hill 21 St. Dom’s 22 Telstar 23 Winthrop 24 Hebron 24 Buckfield 27 Rangeley 27-28

There won’t be a shortage of contenders coming out of the Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference this winter.

The defending regional champs from Oxford Hills should be among the top teams. The Vikings were a bit of a surprise last year, but went 14-4 and stormed through the Eastern A tourney to claim the regional crown after starting the season 1-3.

Oxford Hills graduated just three players and returns standouts Anna Winslow and Mikayla Morin. Winslow led the team with 15 points per game while Morin was a force in the backcourt. Tianna Sugars returns inside, where she averaged nearly nine rebounds. The Vikings also return Ally Hanley, Erin Morton, Shannon Kriger, Erin Eastman and Jayden Colby — all saw time with the club last year.

The Vikings had a stellar defensive team, allowing just 40 points against per game. Oxford Hills should be strong on the defensive end again and have a variety of offensive options.

“It will be fun to see new kids step into roles that were vacated by seniors,” Oxford Hills coach Nate Pelletier said. “As always, it is a building process, but I feel we are further along this year compared to years past.

Our goal is to be playing the best basketball by the end of the year and see where it takes us.”

The team the Vikings beat in the regional final last year was top-seed Edward Little. The Red Eddies went 171 in the regular season to claim the top spot. EL should be in the mix again after graduating only one player.

EL averaged 55.6 points per game and allowed only 40 last year, and still has a team that should be balanced and solid defensively.

Among the returning players are forward Emily Jacques (10.7 points and 6.5 rebounds), shooter Tianna Harriman (10.9 points, including 43 3’s) and forward Brooke Reynolds (8.9 points and 10.3 rebounds. EL also has depth returning with veterans Molly Murray, Calli Murray, Eraleena Hairston, Sarah Hammond, Jordyn Reynolds and Karli Stubbs.

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KVAC girls’ preview CROWDED FIELD IN PLAYOFF CHASE

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Edward Little’s Calli Murray, middle. and Cony’s Bayleigh Logan battle for a loose ball during the Eastern Class A semifinal last season.

“We will need some players to really step up their game to compete with the top teams in the KVAC,” EL coach Craig Jipson said. “We hope to be better defensively than we have been the last few years and take advantage of a plethora of talented players in the post.”

Mt. Blue will be a team to watch.

The Cougars have a new coach in Gavin Kane and a team with a number of returning players. Mt. Blue edged Lewiston in the prelims last year and then nearly toppled Edward Little in the quarterfinals. Center Addie Brinkman and guard Caitlin Kane are the only returning starters, but the Cougars have some size with Sarah Cummings, MacKenzie Harris and Rachele Bator returning.

“I have been very pleased with our effort and attentiveness so far

this preseason,” Kane said. “We are throwing a great deal of new offensive and defensive schemes at these kids, along with many new fundamental drills as well. They’re doing a good job trying to absorb it all.

Once we have more time to get comfortable with it all, then I believe the team will be ready to compete and be successful.”

Lewiston made great strides last year and went 5-13 before losing a tight prelim game to Mt. Blue. The Blue Devils have a new coach, alumna Lynn Girouard, and graduated five from last year’s team. Still, Lewiston has a young group of returning players that could build on last year. Guards Kristina Blais, Alasia Branche, Emily Brochu and forwards Morgan Eliasen Amanda Swart and Gabby Barrett are all

back.

“The girls are very excited this year and have their sights set on making it to Augusta in February,” Girouard said. “They are adjusting well to all the changes from the coaching staff to the offenses and defenses. They have been working hard. We are young, but I expect us to surprise a lot of teams this season.”

In KVAC Class B, Spruce Mountain is a new entry in the field.

The Phoenix went 18-0 in the regular season the past two years in the Mountain Valley Conference and have won 45 straight regular season games.

It will be an adjustment in the KVAC for the Phoenix, but the club returns most of the team from last year. Seniors Emily Keene, Kailee Newcomb, Nicole Hamblin, Samantha Richards and Vanese Barnes have all been key contributors the past few seasons. Alex Bessey, Amanda Castonguay, Amia Pelletier, Emily Hogan, Rylee Moore and Brooke Tracy are all returning players as well.

Spruce Mountain is a deep team with experience. The Phoenix allowed just 27 points per game last year.

The KVAC B should make for a challenge for Spruce Mountain. Nokomis, Winslow, Oceanside, Medomak Valley, Camden and Gardiner were all playoff teams in Eastern B last year while Lincoln Academy was a tourney team in Western B. Maranacook was second in Western C and returns much of that team, including standout forward Christine Miller.

Leavitt finished 6-12, but returns a young team that should improve despite not having any seniors. Juniors Chantel Eells and Delaney Strout are the most veteran players.

Sophomores Carlee Long, Shannon O’Malley, Allie Bellaire, Miranda Coombs, Molly McCormick, Abigail Robertson and Kylie Fuller give the Hornets a young group to build with.

“The team from day one has been willing to work,” Leavitt coach Dave Gerrish said. “We plan on being more active on the defensive end this year, creating turnovers and allowing us to run.”

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KVAC boys’ preview

Edward Little a favorite, a target

BY KALLE OAKES STAFF WRITER

Coaches don’t necessarily embrace being ranked No. 1 in a preseason poll.

It’s as good as taping a dartboard configuration over the numbers on the back of your uniform.

When you never miss the regional semifinals and make a habit of going beyond that, however, you can probably expect it and take it as a compliment.

So after what feels like it must have been a 10-year run for Hampden, there is Edward Little, picked to win the ultimate prize in Class A East boys’ basketball.

“Our strength could be our depth, as we seemingly have a number of players who are capable of stepping in when teams focus on stopping what many consider to be our top two or three players,” Edward Little coach Mike Adams said. “That strength could also be a threat, as only so much (playing) time is available.”

Adams never has been known for looking too far down his bench when a game remains in the balance, but don’t be surprised to see 10 or 11 Red Eddies in the regular rotation this year.

Five players who saw some 2013-14 starting time return for EL, and that doesn’t even include Ian Mileikis, widely considered the Eddies’ go-to guy.

He missed most of his junior season with a broken foot.

Lew Jensen is a fouryear varsity player who is dangerous from anywhere in the offensive end.

Kaleb Main, Austin Cox, Luke Sterling, Elijah Roe

and brothers Thomas and Charles Cedre also contributed heavily to a 12win team that extended its lengthy streak of quarterfinal wins in Augusta.

EL’s coach called his team’s No. 1 ranking, “the elephant in the room.”

“It is not a position we have never been in before.

Our players recognize that any team in the KVAC is more than capable of beating us and anyone else,” he said. “We know we are not ‘that’ team who is picked No. 1 and it is unquestionable that the talent will get us there. We’re looking forward to a great season with a lot of interesting games and matchups.”

Two of those will come against arch rival Lewiston, which is on the opposite end of the spectrum.

The Blue Devils were not picked in the top eight despite having 10 seniors and a streak of four consecutive tournament appearances.

“I think we could do something special,” Lewiston coach Tim Farrar. “It isn’t very often you get a senior class like this one.”

Lewiston’s marquee player is 6-foot-4 forward Isaiah Harris, who has received a track and field scholarship to Penn State.

The Blue Devils also have an exciting newcomer, Tykeem Gaines, at point guard, and 6-foot-10 center Trever Irish at the heart of an offense that should have myriad options. Quintarian Brown and Ace Curry have been part-time starters since their sophomore season.

Don’t expect the Devils to be awestruck by the Eddies or anyone else.

“The KVAC does not have a 20-0 super team this

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Kaleb Main of Edward Little pulls down a rebound against Kindle Bonsall, left, and Nate Backus of Mount Blue in Auburn last season.

year,” Farrar said. “However, the talent across the league has never been better.”

Oxford Hills demonstrated that closeness of competition in 2014, rising from a No. 6 seed to knock off Bangor and Brunswick before losing to Hampden in the Class A East final.

Andrew Fleming, the 6-foot-5 forward who carried that team on his back, returns along with 6-3 Tyus Ripley. Both are juniors. The Vikings will surround them primarily

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with players who started in JV a year ago.

“We’re a work in progress. I think we’re a pretty good Class B team right now,” Oxford Hills coach Scott Graffam quipped.

“I’d like to hope we can split the first four games (EL, Mt. Ararat, Lawrence and Bangor). If we do, I think we’ll be fine. If we can get to Christmas without being 0-6, we’ll be alright.”

Messalonskee, led by 6-8, Division I signee Nick Mayo, and Lawrence are

picked fourth and fifth behind EL, Hampden and Oxford Hills in Class A. Kevin Main takes over at Mt. Blue as the fourth different coach in four years.

The Cougars are 3-33 since reaching the 2012 Class A East final under longtime leader Jim Bessey. Sophomore Zach Mittelstadt is a player to watch now and in the future.

On the Class B side, Spruce Mountain arrives from the MVC in hopes of beefing up its schedule and better preparing for the

playoff rigors.

The Phoenix lost to eventual Class B West champion Poland in the 2014 regional quarterfinals. Most of their standouts return, including leading scorer Deonte Ring, Peter Theriault, Tyler Kachnovich, Anthony York, Andrew Darling and James Ouellette. Theriault is a fouryear varsity player; the others are in their third season.

Spruce does have a new coach, although not a new face. Scott Bessey has ascended from the assistant’s role to take over for brother Chris, who moved to the girls’ program.

“We fly under the radar in most people’s opinions and polls,” Scott Bessey said. “It’s fine. It’s our fault for coming up short last year, when expectations were much higher.

We will play and coach with that chip on our shoulder.”

Bessey expects Winslow to be the class of KVAC B and C. He also looks forward to the natural rivalry with Leavitt, although the Hornets may have trouble holding up their end of the bargain in year one.

Due to injuries and other defections, Leavitt starts the season with fewer than 20 players in the program.

Eli Calder is the lone returning starter.

“Ten football players are either out for a while or may not play at all. A couple need surgeries,” Hathaway said “I’d say there is not much that is promising. It’s too bad (fall and winter sports) overlap like this two years in a row.”

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Edward Little Red Eddies Life at the top of the heap suiting EL just fine BOYS’ TEAM SUMMARY

BY KALLE OAKES STAFF WRITER

Coach: Mike Adams (14th year) Last year’s record: 12-8, lost in Eastern A semifinal Returning players: Seniors — Elijah Roe (6-2 forward/center), Kaleb Main (6-2 forward/center), Lew Jensen (6-5 forward), Thomas Cedre (60 guard), Charles Cedre (6-0 guard), Bryce Gibson (6-3 forward), Luke Sterling (5-9 guard), Ian Mileikis (6-1 guard); Juniors — Austin Cox (6-1 forward).

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Key losses: Andrew Middleton (6-5 forward), Salad Shiekh (6-3 center).

Promising newcomers: Sophomores — Samatar Iman (5-9 guard), C.J. Jipson (5-10 guard), Jarod Norcross-Plourde (6-0 guard); Freshman — Tyler Morin (5-8 guard).

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 has been one to use much of his bench, but his talented sophomore class could see significant time and allow the Red Eddies to run 10 or 11 players deep.

With Hampden, Oxford Hills, Messalonskee, Mt. Ararat, Brunswick and Lewiston all showcasing sensational individual talent, that strength in numbers and cohesion could be the key to EL’s regional and state title hopes.

Eddies’ girls among Eastern Class A favorites again

BY KEVIN C. MILLS STAFF WRITER

The Red Eddies only lost one player from a team that was the top seed in Eastern A and lost in the regional final. Jacques (10.7 ppg) and Reynolds (8.9 ppg) return to the paint while Harriman

(10.9 ppg) hit 43 3’s last year.

Add in veterans like the Murray’s and Hammond in the backcourt and Hairston in the post, EL has a veteran lineup with some promising younger players ready to take a step forward. EL should be another force in the KVAC and a threat in Eastern A.

GIRLS’ TEAM SUMMARY Coach: Craig Jipson (10th year) Last year’s record: 19-2, lost in Eastern A final Returning players: Seniors — Molly Murray G. Brooke Reynolds F, Maegan Chartier G, Tianna Harriman G, Calli Murray G, Nicole Ouellette F, Eraleena Hairston F; Juniors — Sarah Hammond G, Emily Jacques C, Karli Stubbs F, Francesca Haines F; Sophomores — Jordyn Reynolds C, Kaylee Jipson G.

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Key losses: Kory Norcross G. Promising newcomers: Freshmen — Piper Norcross G, Grace Beaudet G.

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Leavitt Hornets Boys hope to overcome injuries, low numbers

BY KALLE OAKES STAFF WRITER

Low numbers, an abbreviated preseason and football injuries may hamper the Hornets early in the season.

Leavitt has 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 he gives Leavitt a scorer.

The other players in the regular rotation split time between varsity and JV a year ago. Coach Mike Hathaway hopes they will gain consistency on the fly.

BOYS’ TEAM SUMMARY Coach: Mike Hathaway (seventh year) Last year’s record: 4-14 Returning players: Senior — Korey Caito (6-0 forward), Isiah Trask (5-9 guard); Sophomore — Eli Calder (5-11 guard).

Key losses: Matt Powell (6-8 center), Nate Coombs (5-10 guard), Levi Morin (6-3 forward), Zac Goulette (6-0 guard), Mitchel Davis (6-5 forward), Austin Anderson (6-3 forward).

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Promising newcomers: Senior — Isaiah Calder (5-11 guard); Junior — Levi Craig (6-0 guard/forward), Nathanael Goulette (5-9 guard), Anthony Degone (6-0 guard/forward); Sophomore — D’Andre James (6-1 guard/forward); Freshman — Bryce Hudson (5-10 guard).

GIRLS’ TEAM SUMMARY Coach: Dave Gerrish (second year) Last year’s record: 6-12 Returning players: Juniors —Chantel Eells C, Delanie Strout G; Sophomores — Carlee Long G, Shannon O’Malley G, Allie Bellaire G, Miranda Shannon Coombs F, Molly McCormick F, Abigail Robertson G, O’Malley Kylie Fuller G.

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Key losses: Megan Dow G, Tasha Cloutier G, Sierra Santomango F, Kendra Gilbert F. Promising newcomers: Senior - Maya Boualam F; Sophomore - Ashley Black G; Freshmen — Rebecca Fogg F, Sophia Gilbert F, Kassie Murch G, Zoe Nadeau C, Elizabeth Goulette G, Audrey Varney C, Hannah Chouinard G, De Ja Mango G.

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Youth-filled team looking to make strides in tough KVAC

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The Hornets have just two upperclassmen in Chantel Eells and Delanie Strout.

There’s a solid group of sophomores back, but Leavitt will still

be a young team.

The Hornets hope to focus on the defensive side of the ball and spark the offense with some pressere defense and turnovers.

Leavitt is still in the growing stages but could make progress this year.

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Lewiston Blue Devils New coach, new direction at LHS

BY KEVIN C. MILLS STAFF WRITER

Lynn Girouard returns to the Blue Devils, for whom she was a 1,000-point scorer.

Lewiston made great strides last year, reaching the Eastern A prelims and nearly beating Mt Blue.

Kristina Blais is the only returning starter but the Blue Devils have a number

of players that saw action last year. The Blue Devils return seniors Amanda Swart and Emily Brochu, who missed much of last year to injury.

Alasia Blanche and Morgan Eliasen are young players with promise that saw time last year Lewiston hopes to continue the progression this year and build off last year’s success.

BOYS’ TEAM SUMMARY Coach: Tim Farrar Last year’s record: 8-11, lost in Western A quarterfinal Returning players: Seniors — Isaiah Harris (64 forward), Ryan Bell (5-11 guard), Ace Curry (5-9 Trever guard), Quintarian Brown (6-3 forward), Trever Irish (6- Irish 10 center), Tylon Myers (5-10 guard), Carter Chabot (6-0 guard), Ty Murphy (5-11 guard), Kevin Dillingham (6-3 forward).

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Key losses: Carlos Gonzalez, Mohamed Mohamud.

Promising newcomers: Senior — Tykeem Gaines (6-0 guard); Juniors — Abdinasir Issak (5-6 guard), Salat Hassan (5-10 guard), Tajh Fulgham (6-2 forward), Mohamedsediq Hussein (6-4 forward), Jordan Palmer (5-6 guard).

Coach: Lynn Girouard (first year)

Optimism reigns for Blue Devils

Last year’s record:5-13

BY KALLE OAKES

GIRLS’ TEAM SUMMARY

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Returning players: Seniors - Amanda Morgan Swart F, Gabrielle Eliasen Barrett F, Emily Brochu G; Juniors - Kristina Blais G, Alasia Branche; Sophomore - Morgan Eliasen G Key losses: Jenessa Talarico G, Brie Wilson F, Maegan Mathon F, Laurianne Murphy G.

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Promising newcomers: Senior - Keileigh Belanger F; Sophomores - Dacia Bail G, Kasey Talarico G, Skylar Gaudette G; Freshman Victoria Harris F.

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Lewiston appears to be the forgotten, or at least overlooked team, in KVAC boys’ basketball.

Coaches didn’t put the Blue Devils in the preseason top eight. That’s an odd development, considering that they are coming off another journey to the regional quarterfinals, graduated only two players and welcome back 11 seniors.

It’s an intriguing mix of athletes, too, including Penn State track recruit Isaiah Harris, football standout Quintarian Brown

and 6-foot-10 center Trever Irish. Ace Curry also provides a veteran presence in the backcourt, and transfer Tykeen Gaines has been a great find at point guard.

The Devils have some outside shooting ability in Tylon Myers, Carter Chabot and Ryan Bell, and coach Tim Farrar said that Ty Murphy and Kevin Dillingham bring “a toughness we haven’t had for a couple of years.”

Between Lewiston’s depth, experience and work ethic, it is hard to imagine the Devils not escalating to the upper half of a rugged conference.

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Mt. Blue Cougars New coach again

GIRLS’ TEAM SUMMARY Coach: Gavin Kane (first year) Last year’s record: 9-11, lost in Eastern A quarterfinals Returning players: Seniors —Addie Brinkman C, Sarah Cummings F, Rachele Bator F; Juniors — Moesha Harrington G, Eryn Doiron G, Emilee Eustis G, MacKenzie Harris F, Caitlin Kane G, Lauren Guppy G.

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Key losses: Miranda Niceley F, Kiana Thompson G, Emily Knowles F. Promising newcomers: Sophomore — Leah St. Laurent, Hannah LeClair G, Kasadie Barker F.

Young and feisty

BY KEVIN C. MILLS STAFF WRITER

Coach Gavin Kane makes the jump to the Class A level with the Cougars after coaching at Spruce Mountain.

Mt. Blue beat Lewiston in the prelims last year and nearly toppled the No. 1 seed in Eastern A in the quarterfinals. The Cougars return just two starters, Addie Brinkman and Caitlin Kane.

Sarah Cummings, Rachele Bator and Eryn Doiron saw time off the bench and contributed. Mt. Blue didn’t have a summer season with its new coach, so it will take time for the Cougars to adjust and round into form, but Mt. Blue should be a tourney team and a tough opponent by the end of the year.

Kevin 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. Zach Mittelstadt showed flashes of brilliance as a freshman and will carry a heavier load this season. Winning enough games to get back to Augusta is an ultimate goal for the Cougars.

BOYS’ TEAM SUMMARY Coach: Kevin Main (first year) Last year’s record: 2-16 Kody Returning Vining players: Seniors — Brad Durrell (6-3 forward), Drew Parsons (61 guard); Sophomore — Zach Mittelstadt (6-2 guard).

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Oxford Hills Vikings BOYS’ TEAM SUMMARY Coach: Scott Graffam (16th year) Last year’s record: 13-8, lost in Eastern A final Returning athletes: Senior — Cole Everett (5-9 guard); Juniors — Andrew Fleming (6-5 forward), Tyus Ripley (6-3 guard/forward), Patrick Jake Beauchesne (6-0 guard), Blake Slicer (5-8 guard).

Key losses: Matt Beauchesne (5-8 guard), Dalton Rice (6-4 guard/forward), Luke Davidson (6-4 center), Ben Morton (6-2 guard), Riley Chickering (6-0 guard), Caleb Fillebrown (6-2 guard).

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Promising newcomers: Senior — Patrick Macro (6-3 senior), Jake Yates (6-5 center), Brandon Martinez (60 guard); Sophomore — Cole Verrier (5-10 guard); Freshman — Chris St. Pierre (6-0 guard).

Time to rebuild, and contend

BY KALLE OAKES STAFF WRITER

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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 Ox-

In order to challenge the elite teams in the conference, the Vikings will need less experienced players to emerge, both in the starting five and on the bench. Jake Yates provides another big body to complement Oxford Hills’ one-two punch.

“Defensively we’re not

very good right now,” coach Scott Graffam said.

“That’s an issue.”

Although Edward Little and Hampden are considered a notch above Oxford Hills as the season begins, the Vikings are optimistic that they can close the gap and make another run.

Girls are back for more

GIRLS’ TEAM SUMMARY Coach: Nate Pelletier (10th year)

BY KEVIN C. MILLS

Last year’s record: 17-5, lost in Class A state championship game.

Returning players: Seniors – Mikayla Morin G, Anna Winslow F, Shannon Kriger Shannon Kriger F; Juniors – Tianna Sugars F, Jayden Colby F, Ally Hanley G; Sophomores – Erin Morton G, Erin Eastman G.

ford 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 with an injury, will provide a lift with his athleticism.

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Key losses: Brooke Murch F, Claire Gregory F, Crystal West G Promising newcomers: Sophomores — Anna Piirainen G, Sophia Hanscom F, Krystin Paine F; Freshman — Maighread Laliberte G.

The Vikings return a number of key players from last year’s team that won the regional title. Anna Winslow led the team with

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Spruce Mountain Phoenix Looking to make the leap to KVAC

GIRLS’ TEAM SUMMARY Coach: Chris Bessey (first year) Last year’s record: 19-1, lost in Western B semifinals.

BY KALLE OAKES

(KVAC) with a new head coach and most of its key components returning.

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Returning players: Barnes Hamblin Seniors – Samantha Richards C, Nicole Hamblin G, Kailee Newcomb G, Amanda Castonguay G, Amia Pelletier F, Vanese Samantha Barnes F, Emily Keene Emily Keene Richards F; Juniors – Emily Hogan G, Rylee Moore F; Sophomores – Alex Bessey G, Brooke Tracy C. Key losses: Victoria Ouellette F, Ladesta Tracy G Promising newcomers: Junior – Avery Goding F; Sophomore – Kim Seitz G; Freshman – Hanna St. Pierre F.

Phoenix jump in

BY KEVIN C. MILLS STAFF WRITER

The Phoenix make the jump to the KVAC while Coach Chris Bessey makes the jump from the boys’ program back to coaching girls, where he guided the Jay girls to the state title in 2009. Spruce Mountain won 45 straight games in the MVC and went 18-0 the past two seasons.

The Phoenix return much of last year’s team, which allowed just 27 points per game.

Sam Richards, Nicole

Hamblin, Kaylee Newcomb, Vanese Barnes and Emily Keene have all been starters the past few seasons while Amanda Castonguay, Amia Pelletier, Emily Hogan, Alex Bessey and Rylee Moore saw time last year and could see increased role this season.

Spruce Mountain is a deep team with good defense and experience. It will take an adjustment to the KVAC level of play but this team is certainly seasoned enough to face that challenge.

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assistant to brother Chris, looks to develop depth.

The Phoenix feel that they have been overlooked upon their arrival in what should be a stronger conference, and they will use that as fuel for what they hope will be a deeper tournament run.

BOYS’ TEAM SUMMARY Coach: Scott Bessey (first year) Last year’s record: 16-3, lost in Western B quarterfinal Returning players: Seniors — Peter Theriault (511 guard/forward), Deonte Ring (6-2 guard/forward), Anthony Anthony York (6-4 forward), Tyler Kachnovich (6-2 York forward), Kyle Trask (6-0 guard/forward); Juniors — Andrew Darling (5-9 guard), James Ouellette (6-3 forward).

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Peter Theriault

Deonte Ring

Key losses: Scottie Hall (5-9 guard), John McKenna (5-10 guard), Austin Couture (5-10 forward).

Promising newcomers: Senior — Brandon Walp (6-2 forward); Juniors —Brandon Anctil (6-4 forward), Matt Cornelio (5-10 guard/forward); Sophomores — Austin Darling (5-8 guard), Caulin Parker (6-2 forward), Noah Preble (5-8 guard).

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WMC girls’ preview

Patriots hoping to add to success

BY KEVIN C. MILLS STAFF WRITER

After winning 11 games a year ago, the Gray-New Gloucester girls’ basketball team is poised for another successful season.

The Patriots, who lost in the Western B quarterfinals last year, return veterans from last year as well some young players that showed great promise last winter.

“Altougth four of our top six are sophomores, we consider this to be a relatively experienced team, as all of the sophomores played a key role a year ago,” Gray-NG coach Mike Andreasen said.

Senior forward Maria Valente returns after leading the team in scoring the past three years.

Fellow senior Zoe Adams also returns in the post.

Sophomores Alicia Dumont, Skye Conley, Isabelle DeTroy and Grace Kariotis all saw time as freshmen and contributed to last year’s success.

Dumont is a great ball handler and helped run the offense in the backcourt while Kariotis is an outside shooting threat.

Conley plays well in the post.

Even the players new to the varsity team have some experience. Seniors Sara Carder and Crystal MacLean both saw some action last year and give the Patriots some added depth.

“The team looks to play up-tempo and play pressure defense and hopes to balance the scoring,” Andreasen said.

“A playoff appearance is

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Gray-New Gloucester’s Maria Valente moves in to slap the rebound away from Poland’s Michaella Arsenault in the second quarter of their game in Gray last season.

possible if all players settle in on their roles and the team plays as a cohesive unit.”

Though Lake Region has been a force in recent years and won the state title after going 21-1, the Lakers lost Tiana-Jo

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Carter and have a much younger team.

The Lakers still have a solid supporting cast back.

That could still make them a tough foe.

Wells lost in the regional final and was a senior-

laden team. The Warriors will be rebuilding after going 18-3. Greely went 144 and was ranked fourth before losing in the semifinals.

The Rangers should be a solid team and contend once again

Fryeburg and York were both playoff teams and should also be in the tourney hunt.

Poland finished 10th in Western B at 9-9 before losing to the Raiders in the preliminaries.

The Knights lost some

veteran talent but return senior guard Michaella Arsenault and forward Caroline Littlefield.

“Of our 13 players, five are seniors and five are freshmen,” Poland coach Mike Susi said. “While we have a strong senior class with solid leadership, only three players return with much varsity experience.”

The Knights are still shooting for a tourney berth and could have the talent to make it happen if new players can adjust to the varsity level.

Teams like Freeport (810) and Cape Elizabeth (99) had good records, but missed the postseason last year. They should be in the playoff hunt once again.

In Class C, Old Orchard Beach won 13 games but lost in the first round while Waynflete won 12 before losing to Carrabec in the quarterfinals. Both teams lost a number of seniors.

OOB has a solid senior class back while the Flyers have a young team returning.

Both Traip and Sacopee Valley graduated veteran talent but could have enough back to push for a tourney berth.

Teams from outside the WMC could be factors in the Western B playoff hunt.

Spruce Mountain was second last year and returns most of that team that lost in the regional semifinals.

Lincoln Academy won 15 games last year while Oak Hill won 14 and earned the eighth seed before losing to York in the prelims.

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WMC boys’ preview

Poland no longer an afterthought

BY KALLE OAKES STAFF WRITER

Two things are certain about Western Maine Conference boys’ basketball.

It’s loaded, from top-tobottom. Hopefully nobody went light-headed from shock at that revelation.

Also, Poland won’t be sneaking up on anybody, any longer.

The Knights were a relative afterthought in their decade-and-a-half of WMC participation, even as rivals noted their obvious improvement in Tyler Tracy’s coaching tenure.

On the heels of a 10-8 regular season, Poland became an overnight sensation and the toast of Maine basketball for a week in February 2014, knocking off No. 3 Spruce Mountain and No. 2 Morse in advance of an unthinkable comeback against No. 1 Greely for the regional title.

Judging from two outstanding preseason efforts against Edward Little and Lewiston of the KVAC, that journey benefited the Knights in the long term, not only for the few central figures of the title run who return in 2014-15 but also those who cheered from the bench.

“We’re going to be a lot better than people expect,” Tracy said. “We were so deep last year that some guys just didn’t get a chance to play. They were pretty good, but they had to play behind seniors.

Now it’s their time, their opportunity, and I think they’ll step up.”

Poland has the makings of a strong frontcourt in seniors Alan Young and Zach Lowe and

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Poland reacts to gaining control of the ball late in the Western Class B final in Portland last season.

junior John Fossett.

Derek Michaud, a thirdyear starter, is the only guard who saw substantial time in the playoff run. Adam Mocciola and Pat Kuklinski fall into that category of players who waited their turn and are poised to shine.

“Our defense probably is going to keep us in games early,” Tracy said.

“Offense, we run motion, and it takes time for everybody to get on the same page.”

Poland was on the business end of a regular-season rout against Greely before rallying from a 29-

11 deficit in the regional final.

Cape Elizabeth and Yarmouth supplant Greely as preseason favorites in the WMC this year. Regardless of what the opposing uniform reads, however, Poland believes it has shattered that mystique.

“I think we can play with everybody, and the big thing is that the guys know that now,” Tracy said. “That mental part is such a huge part of the game. Now they’ve been there, and they know what it takes.”

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out of nowhere and make noise in Class B West, perhaps look no farther than a few miles down Route 26 at Gray-New Gloucester.

Third-year Patriots’ coach Ryan Deschenes has been excited about this season since taking the job, because he knew it was when a young but talented group would come of age.

“We have a nice mixture of balance and experience,” Deschenes said.

“Overall this could be my most balanced team since 2009 at St. Dom’s.”

Guard/forward Andreas Kariotis was a

third-team all-conference player as a junior, and he is surrounded by senior classmates Tyler St. Pierre and David Chanlatte as returning starters.

Deschenes projects J.T. Magno as a potential double-digit scorer and rebounder each night, while the 6-foot-3 Zack Haskell and 6-5 Kyle Keenan surround him with muscle in the paint.

“We will play a wellrounded game and look to move up the ladder,” Deschenes said. “Four seniors have played all three seasons for us. We

need to continue to learn how to win and practice at a high level to get where we want to be.”

After the top two or three teams in the league, Deschenes expects the WMC to be a nightly grind for the middle of the pack.

Lake Region, York and Fryeburg all made it to the preliminary round in 2014 and look to be vastly improved.

“I expect we can be in that mix,” Deschenes said. “There should be a lot of parity, which will make for a fun and competitive season.” koakes@sunjournal.com

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Gray-New Gloucester Patriots Playoffs a goal for Patriots

BY KALLE OAKES STAFF WRITER

This was the season coach Ryan 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.

Andreas Kariotis was third team all-WMC last season and has added to his game.

Tyler St. Pierre and David Chanlatte were both starters last season and make up a very quick backcourt.

J.T. Magno has improved his low-post scoring game and could be a double-dou-

ble guy on a nightly basis. Zack Haskell and Kyle Keenan provide length and will be vital to the Gray-NG defense. A playoff berth is the goal and appears to be within reach, although it will require continued improvement in an alwaystough WMC.

BOYS’ TEAM SUMMARY Coach: Ryan Deschenes (third year) Last year’s record: 3-15

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J.T.

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Returning players: St. Pierre Magno Chanlatte Kariotis Seniors — Andreas Kariotis (6-1 guard/forward), Tyler St. Pierre (5-10 guard), J.T. Magno (6-3 forward), David Chanlatte (5-8 guard; Juniors — Zack Haskell (6-3 forward), Kyle Keenan (6-5 forward).

Key losses: Sam Johnson (5-11 guard), Brandon Thibeault (5-10 guard), Justin McKenna (5-11 guard), Spencer Harriman (6-1 forward).

Promising newcomers: Senior — Andrew Ellingson (6-4 center); Juniors — R.J. Chamberlain (5-11 forward), Justice Bowie (5-8 guard); Sophomores — John Henry (5-10 guard), Tanner Mann (5-11 forward).

GIRLS’ TEAM SUMMARY

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Gray-New Gloucester’s Alicia Dumont dribbles between two defenders during a game against Wells last season.

Coach: Mike Andreasen (fourth year) Last year’s record: 11-8, lost in Western B quarterfinals.

Youth + talent Zoe Adams

Sara Carder

Maria Valente

Alicia Dumont

Returning players: Seniors — Maria Valente F, Zoe Adams F; Sophomores — Alicia Dumont G, Skye Conley C, Isabelle DeTroy F, Grace Kariotis G. Key losses: Stephanie Greaton C, Julia Martel G, Grace Ferguson F. Promising newcomers: Seniors — Sara Carder G, Crystal MacLean F, Michaela MacDonald G.

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BY KEVIN C. MILLS STAFF WRITER

The Patriots finished sixth in Western B last year before losing to Wells in the first round. Gray-NG has six players back from that club, including Maria Valente, who was an all-conference player and averaged 14.6

points and 7.8 rebounds.

Zoe Adams is another veteran in the post while Alicia Dumont (9.4 ppg), Skye Conley, Isabelle DeTroy and Grace Kariotis all showed promise as freshmen.

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Poland Knights BOYS’ TEAM SUMMARY Coach: Tyler Tracy (fifth year) Last year’s record: 13-9, Western B champions Returning athletes: Seniors — Alan Young (6-3 forward), Derek Michaud (5-7 guard), Zach Lowe (63 forward), Adam Mocciola (5-10 guard); Juniors — Zachary John Fossett (6-2 forward), Pat Kuklinski (5-7 guard). Lowe

Derek Michaud

Alan Young

Adam Mocciola

Key losses: C.J. Martin (5-10 guard), Josh Gary (6-4 forward), Tyler Michaud (5-10 guard), Shawn Murphy (6-3 forward), Billy Bickford (6-1 forward).

Promising newcomers: Juniors — Jared Martel (5-10 guard), Trevor Saunders (5-10 guard); Sophomores — Caleb Hodgkin (6-1 forward), Quinn Callahan (6-0 forward), Nate Chouinard (5-9 guard).

Title defense won’t be easy

BY KALLE OAKES STAFF WRITER

After making only two previous quarterfinal appearances and never winning, Poland made an unforgettable run through No. 3 Spruce Mountain, No. 2 Morse and No. 1 Greely to reach the

state game in 2014. The Cinderella journey ended with a loss to Old Town in the final.

The Knights are younger this season, but still tall and athletic with Alan Young and John Fossett leading the way. Michaud’s grit and leadership will anchor the backcourt.

Many key players simply had to wait their turn on a senior-dominated team, and now will be their opportunity to shine. Zach Lowe, Adam Mocciola and Pat Kuklinski fall into that category.

The middle of the WMC pack may be even deeper in

2014-15. Coach Tyler Tracy expects local rivals GrayNew Gloucester, Fryeburg and Lake Region all to be much improved. But the Knights showed a year ago that a gaudy regular-season record won’t matter if they are poised to play their best basketball in February.

GIRLS’ TEAM SUMMARY Coach: Mike Susi (first year) Last year’s record: 9-10, lost in Western B preliminary Returning players: Seniors – Michaella Arsenault G, Caroline Littlefield F. Key losses: Emily Bolduc G, Lindsay Theriault G.

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Michaella Arsenault

Caroline Littlefield

Promising newcomers: Seniors – Hope Kohtala G, Emily Gibson F, Marissa Zink G; Freshmen – Natalie Theriault G, Morgan Brousseau F.

Poland’s Alan Young takes a shot over Morse’s Chris Paulus during their Western Class B boys’ semifinal matchup at the Cumberland County Civic Center in Portland last season.

GOOD LUCK New players, new roles for Knights ATHLETES!

BY KEVIN C. MILLS STAFF WRITER

The Knights have five seniors but also five freshmen.

Only three players return with much varsity experience.

Michaella Arsenault was one of Poland’s top play-

ers last year before ending the season sidelined by an injury.

Caroline Littlefield is also a returning starter that contributed in the post and from the outside.

The Knights are still hoping to challenge for a tourney berth but will need new players stepping into larger roles.

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MVC girls’ preview

THE MORE THINGS CHANGE … … the more they stay the same. As the MVC shrinks, competition heats up

BY KEVIN C. MILLS STAFF WRITER

It will be a different looking Mountain Valley Conference this season.

Between an abundance of new coaches, Spruce Mountain moving to the KVAC and Winthrop not fielding a varsity team, the MVC will be transforming this season.

One constant is the fact that Madison and Carrabec should still be among the top teams. The Cobras (14-4) won the regional title while the Bulldogs (12-6) lost in the championship game. Both teams only graduated a few and return teams with good young talent.

Another familiar team in the mix should be Dirigo. The Cougars went 11-7 and won a prelim before knocking off the top seed last year. Dirigo has a new coach in Karen Magnusson, but returns much of that club, including senior forwards Jessica Conant and Kelsey Hutchins and guards Rachel Knight, a senior, and juniors Emma Lueders and Sabrina Daoud.

Oak Hill won 14 games before losing in the Western B prelims. The Raiders have a new coach but a good young nucleus of talent that should make them a team to watch.

St. Dom’s, who was the top seed last year at 15-3, only returns two starters, Faith Grady and Chloe Dwinell. The Saints do have some injured players back and some promising freshmen.

“Our team is very young, with only two returning players who have significant varsity experience and 10 out of 13 players are freshmen or sophomores,” St. Dom’s coach Jon Berry said. “Our goals will include striving to compete and improve every time we take the court. Our players are young but very athletic and coachable. We just want to get better every day.”

Monmouth was another playoff team last year, going 11-7 before losing in the prelims to Dirigo. The Mustangs have a young team, with six freshmen on the roster. Monmouth lost some veteran players but has some experience back in starters Sidney Wilson, Haley West and Jenna Davies, while Mikayla Cameron contributed regularly off the bench.

“We look to continue to improve throughout the season,” Monmouth coach Scott Wing said. “Blending the returning varsity players with several incoming freshmen players will be a major key to our success. We played a very aggressive and competitive summer schedule and that looks like it could help in the maturing and bonding process.”

Hall-Dale won 11 games last year while Boothbay and Wis-

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Dirigo’s Kelsey Wilson, center left and Emma Lueders hug after a last-minute comeback against St. Dominic Academy during the Western Class C quarterfinals at the Augusta Civic Center last season.

casset fell shy of the playoffs. All three teams return young squads. The Bulldogs lost a number or seniors but have a sizable group of upperclassmen back. Boothbay and Wiscasset both return much of their teams and could improve.

Mountain Valley and Lisbon each went 6-12 last year. The Falcons are hoping to improve despite having a young team.

Adelle Oswald and Abby Parent are the only seniors for Mountain Valley while Karen Flaherty and Sydney Petrie are the only juniors.

“We grew up last season and learned some tough lessons and gained some great experience,” Mountain Valley coach Ryan Casey said. “Each season brings new challenges and after a great summer, the big questions will be offensive leadership and a continued commitment to pressure defense.”

Lisbon doesn’t have an abundance of upperclassmen either. Mikayla Yanez and Mia Durgin are the only seniors while Bree Sautter and Katherin George are the juniors.

“Although we lost some height, we will rely on an aggressive style of play to be competitive,” Lisbon coach Julie Petrie said. “We have a few veteran guards in Durgin, Yanez and Sautter, who will provide quality leadership and scoring.”

Mt. Abram and Telstar both went 2-16 and hope to improve this year. The Roadrunners have nine players back, including starters Alora Ross, Sally Stevens and Olivia Ryan. The Rebels have six players that return with varsity experience, led by senior Savanna Pelletier and juniors Becca Howard, Haley Peterson, Blair Stevens and Naomi Carr. Sophomore Natasha Hart is also back.

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MVC boys’ preview

CONFERENCE HEAVY AT THE TOP

BY KALLE OAKES STAFF WRITER

Put the three names in a hat, pick one out, and you’ll have a Mountain Valley Conference boys’ basketball contender on your hands.

Dirigo graduated only one player from a team that was ranked No. 1 in Class C West during the 2013-14 regular season. Boothbay is led by brothers Evan and John Hepburn and ageless coach I.J. Pinkham. And Winthrop is a senior-dominated squad that has awakened the echoes of state championship teams past.

For any local schools looking to crack that iron triangle, this winter figures to be an uphill climb.

“I think the MVC is going to be up this year,” Monmouth coach Lucas Turner said.

“Boothbay, Dirigo, Winthrop and Hall-Dale are bringing back several players. Madison will be right in the mix, as well. I really think night-in, night-out, there is going to be some great basketball.”

Excellence is the expectation at Dirigo, where the Cougars hope to make the state game for the fifth time in seven years after two consecutive semifinal ousters.

Having perhaps the league’s best player (Riley Robinson), top point guard (Tyler Frost), dangerous 3-point shooter (Kaine Hutchins) and lockdown defender (Gavin Arsenault) is a great place to start.

“We have a good mixture of guys that can score in the post, attack the basket, and stretch the defense by making outside shots.

We are athletic and can get up and down the floor quickly,” Dirigo coach Travis Magnusson said. “We will take it one day at a time, but we believe we can win every game we play.

Our goals are to be great defensively, play hard, and care about each other.”

Hopes are similarly through the roof at Winthrop.

Seniors Taylor Morang, Ben Allen, Matt Sekerak and Dakota Carter have rebuilt the program under coach Todd MacArthur, progressing from 3 wins to 11 to 14 and a quarterfinal appearance in Class C West.

“The time is now for this group to reach the apex of their basketball talents,” MacArthur said. “We must continue to work hard each day and put forth the effort and commitment to improve upon our weaknesses and solidify our strengths. If they do that, I am excited for what the season can bring.”

Monmouth has made a habit of reaching the quarterfinals in Turner’s tenure.

With senior Kasey Smith and sophomore

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Dirigo’s Riley Robinson, right, and Madison’t Chase Malloy battle for a rebound during a game last season.

Hunter Richardson leading the way, this may be the year the Mustangs take the next step forward.

“We are going to be much better in February than we are in November,” Turner said.

“We have a young varsity team that is improving with every practice. We are going to rely on fundamentally sound defense and minimizing turnovers on the offensive end.”

Lisbon and St. Dom’s also hope to return to the Class C West playoffs after reaching the

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preliminary round a year ago.

The Greyhounds will have to overcome the loss of senior Kyle Bourget, who is out for the season after surgery to repair a torn ACL suffered at the end of football season. Lisbon will rely heavily on his football linemen — Joe Phlbrick, Darren Ward and Andrew Golino — and freshman Jonah Sautter in his absence.

“The strengths of the team are in our returning players’ experience and leadership,”

Lisbon coach Jake Gentle said. “We have an excellent group of returning upperclassmen that are giver great effort and play as a team.”

Mike Bryant’s all-around game and Becket Wagner’s size under the basket will be hallmarks for the Saints.

“We have some players with varsity experience but will need some fairly inexperienced players to learn fast and on the fly,” St. Dom’s coach Todd Flaherty said. “There are four or five experienced, talented and well-coached teams that will be battling for the top spots, with the balance of the league working to improve to their level.”

Oak Hill hasn’t found the switch from the KVAC to MVC beneficial in the win column yet, but this could be the season that changes for the Raiders.

Kyle Field and Drew Gamage provide strength in the frontcourt, while football state champions Dalton Therrien and Adam Merrill should give Oak Hill’s outside game a lift.

“I think we’re going to surprise a few people,” Oak Hill coach Tom Smith. “The schedule is a bit more favorable. We played Lawrence and Messalonskee in the preseason. It doesn’t get much tougher than that.”

Mountain Valley slipped to two wins, by far the lowest total in school history, but the Falcons are confident that it was a one-year lull.

The Falcons didn’t sustain any graduation losses and should be able to work inside-out, with Caleb Gauvin, Jordan Pilgrim and Brad Marshall tough in the low post and Tom Marshall leading the charge from downtown.

“In order for us to win, we are going to have to share the load of scoring the ball,” Mountain Valley coach Tom Danylik said. “We want our bigs to get touches inside, but we need our guards to get into the lane and create opportunities."

Telstar (Mike Pelletier) and Mt. Abram (Heath Cowan) have new coaches and young teams hoping to climb from 3-15 seasons last winter.

Pelletier is enthusiastic about an influx of talent that includes senior Zach Wheeler and junior Cameron Pike, neither of whom played for the Rebels a year ago, and rangy sophomores Tanner Wheeler and Jeremiah Richardson.

“I know we were average minus-27 point differential last year,” Pelletier said. “I’m not great with math, but I know that’s not real good, so we’re working on that.”

Cowan, who previously coached the Skowhegan and Gardiner girls, turns to Tristen Dyer as the senior with the most significant varsity experience.

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Dirigo Cougars BOYS’ TEAM SUMMARY Coach: Travis Magnusson (fourth year) Last year’s record: 18-2, lost in Western C semifinal Returning players: Seniors — Nick St. Germain (6-3 center), Tyler Frost (5-8 guard), Kaine Hutchins (6-2 forward), Joe Casey (5-10 guard), Cody Dolloff (5-8 guard); Juniors — Riley Robinson (6-2 forward), Gavin Arsenault (6-2 guard), Clay Swett (6-2 center), Seth Child (5-11 guard); Sophomore — Gavin Hebert (6-2 forward).

Tyler Frost

Joe Casey

Cody Dolloff

Kaine Hutchins

Key loss: Dylan Kidder (6-0 forward).

Promising newcomers: Sophomore — Vince Hebert (6-3 forward); Freshmen — Cooper Chiasson (5-11 forward), Cameron Turner (5-10 forward), Luke Lueders (5-7 guard).

Again, a team to watch

BY KALLE OAKES STAFF WRITER

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.

Riley Robinson is one of the best players in the state, regardless of class, having averaged more than 25 points per game as a sophomore. Tyler Frost dished out six assists per game and is a proven floor general. Kaine Hutchins is a dangerous outside shooter, and Gavin Arsenault is one of

the best defensive players in the MVC. Magnusson felt that the team’s overall defense was an area of weakness in 201314 and has made improvement a point of emphasis.

Dirigo will be as athletic as any team in the league and region. Another title run is a possibility.

Heightened expectations

GIRLS’ TEAM SUMMARY Coach: Karen Magnusson (first year)

BY KEVIN C. MILLS

Last year’s record: 13-8, lost in Western C semifinal Returning players: Seniors – Jessica Rachel Conant F, Kelsey Hutchins F, Rachel Knight Knight G; Juniors – Mariah Lafleur G, Kenize Lord G, Lauren Henderson G/F, Emma Lueders G, Sabrina Daoud G; Sophomores – Kaicey Conant F, Olivia Noyes G

STAFF WRITER

Kelsey Hutchins

Key losses: Kelsey Wilson G, Lindsy Crutchfield G Promising newcomers: Senior – Gabby Scott F; Sophomore – Brittney Greig G.

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Dirigo’s Kelsey Hutchins has the ball slip out of her hands as she and Madison’s Emily McKenney vye for a rebound during Thursday afternoon’s girls Western Maine Class C semifinal basketball game between Dirigo and Madison at the Augusta Civic Center.

Jessica Conant

The Cougars won a prelim and then beat the top seed in Western C last year before losing to Madison in the regional semifinals.

Then the program replaced coaches.

Karen Magnusson, the former Cony coach, returns to coaching after a year off.

The Cougars return much of last year’s team including playmaker Emma Lueders in the backcourt, along with Sabrina Daoud

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GIRLS’ TEAM SUMMARY Coach: Julie Petrie (fourth year)

Lisbon’s Johnny Yim drives to the basket during a boys’ basketball game in Lisbon last season.

Last year’s record: 6-12 Returning players: Seniors — Mikayla Yanez G, Mia Durgin G; Juniors — Bree Sautter G, Katherin George G; Sophomores — Kaylin Le G, Jasmin Le F, Kipri Steele G/F, Kate Philbrick G/F.

Mikayla Yanez

Victoria Swan

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Key losses: Katelyn Fowley F, Abby Roy F. Promising newcomers: Senior - Victoria Swan, Dakota Bisson; Junior - Deliah Schreiber; Sophomores — Bree Daigle, Allie Sult.

Greyhounds look to be aggressive

BOYS’ TEAM SUMMARY Coach: Jake Gentle (third year) Last year’s record: 11-8, lost in Western C preliminary Returning athletes: Seniors — Johnny Yim (6-0 guard), Andrew Golino (6-1 forward), Darren Ward Johnny Darren (6-0 forward), Joe Philbrick (5-10 forward), R.J. Yim Ward Sargent (5-7 guard); Juniors — Noah Carter (5-7 guard), Austin Bedford (5-9 guard); Sophomore — Josh Huston (6-1 forward).

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Key losses: Tucker Brannon (5-10 forward), Kendal Roy (5-6 guard), Jake Johnston (6-4 forward/center), Jake Bremmer (6-5 center), Kyle Bourget (5-11 guard, injured).

Promising newcomers: Juniors — Troy Galarneau (6-1 guard), Christian Booker (6-0 forward); Sophomores — Tyrese Joseph (6-1 forward), Blake Berube (5-8 guard); Freshman — Jonah Sautter (5-11 guard).

Boys’ team has some holes to fill

BY KALLE OAKES STAFF WRITER

Lisbon boys’ basketball is coming off its best season in many years with numerous holes to fill.

Leading scorer Tucker

Brannon graduated, and Kyle Bourget, who was likely to step up and help fill that void, was lost to a knee injury in the football playoffs.

Experience and leadership are still strong, however, and Coach Jake Gentle hopes

that will help compensate for a lack of size.

Team rebounding will be an emphasis. The strength of football standouts Joe Philbrick, Darren Ward and Andrew Golino is sure to help in that regard. Jonah Sautter

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may emerge as one of the top freshmen in the state.

It has been a while since the Greyhounds were in contention for back-to-back playoff berths. With continued improvement, Lisbon will have a shot.

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Lisbon lost some size in the post but still have an experienced and scrappy club that won’t be an easy foe.

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Lisbon fell short of a tourney berth last year but hope to compete for the playoffs this winter.

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Monmouth Mustangs BOYS’ TEAM SUMMARY Coach: Lucas Turner (sixth year) Last year’s record: 12-8 lost in Western C quarterfinal Returning players: Senior — Kasey Smith (6Noah 4 forward), Tyler Gosselin (5-9 forward); Juniors Bates — Nick Sanborn (6-1 forward), Nick Menice (5-9 guard), Luke Thombs (5-9 guard); Sophomores — Avery Amero (6-1 forward), Hunter Richardson (5-11 guard).

Key losses: Marcques Houston (6-4 center), Brandon Goff (61 guard), Brett Wilson (6-0 guard), Nick Tozier (6-4 forward); Alex Curtis (6-4 forward).

Promising newcomer: Senior — Noah Bates (5-3 guard).

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GIRLS’ TEAM SUMMARY Coach: Scott Wing (fifth year) Returning players: Seniors —Caroline Bonenfant G, Jenna Davies F; Juniors — Mikayla Cameron G, Bri Gonzalez G/F, Maddie Stevens F, Haley West F, Sidney Wilson G.

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Monmouth has become a regular participant in the regional quarterfinals under coach Lucas Turner’s watch, reaching the Civic

Key losses: Amanda Anair F, Ashley Coulombe G, Krystin Kemp F, Kylie Kemp G, Paxton Lessard G. Promising newcomers: Freshmen — Abbey Allen G/F, Maddie Amero F, Hannah Anderson G/F, Tia Day G, Emily Grandahl G, Megan Knowles F.

Good mix for ’Stangs

BY KEVIN C. MILLS STAFF WRITER

The Mustangs graduated a wealth of experience and scoring from last year’s club. Still, Monmouth has some returning talent.

Sidney Wilson, Haley West and Jenna Davies all

started at times last winter and Mikayla Cameron came off the bench regularly.

The Mustangs have six freshmen on the team. So how those younger players fit in and develop will help determine what this club can do.

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Minimizing offensive TOs key for Monmouth

BY KALLE OAKES

Last year’s record: 11-8 lost in Western C preliminary.

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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. Kasey

Smith is a strong building block in the middle.

Hunter Richardson and Avery Amero could emerge as sophomores. Strong defense and minimizing turnovers on offense will be the emphasis.

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Mt. Abram Roadrunners Still building in Salem

BOYS’ TEAM SUMMARY Coach: Heath Cowan (first year)

BY KEVIN C. MILLS

Last year’s record: 3-15 Returning players: Seniors — Tristen Dyer, Quinton Hanna, Bryson Walker; Juniors — Luke Romanoski; Sophomore — Danny Luce.

Key losses: Arthur Ryan, Sol Fast, Amos Withee.

Promising newcomers: Senior — Logan Boyce; Juniors — Finley Mackay, Seth Thomas, Hunter York; Sophomores — Trevor Chaput, Riley Davenport, Glendon Howard, Carl Trafton.

A change to pressure on defense is in the cards

BY KALLE OAKES STAFF WRITER

The most obvious change in the Mt. Abram boys’ basketball program this season is at the top.

Heath Cowan takes over for Trevis Knapp, bringing experience and a proven track record with him. Cowan led the girls’ programs at Skowhegan and Gardiner prior to a one-year stint as a boys’ assistant at Lawrence.

He inherits a program that hasn’t tasted much success in the past decade, including only a three-win season a year ago.

The first step for Cow-

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an likely will be installing his preferred system, which features the running game and pressure defense.

Those qualities will be of increased importance for the team that doesn’t wield much size in the paint. Dyer and Walker will be counted upon to make up for the loss of Withee’s scoring presence.

The early schedule is a mixed bag, with Carrabec and Telstar out of the gate before Mt. Abram faces MVC powers Boothbay and Dirigo in a span of six days. Gaining some confidence in the early games is crucial.

In an interesting twist, Cowan will be coaching against his son, Ty, who is a senior at Madison. The teams meet on Dec. 18 and Jan. 15.

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The Roadrunners return most of the team from last year but are still young.

Alora Ross, Sally Stevens and Olivia Ryan all were starters last year.

Mt. Abram is still inex-

Coach: Larry Donald (first year) Last year’s results: 2-16 Returning players: Seniors — Brooke Millbury F, Starr Osgood F; Juniors — Danielle Sinclair F, Keely Marble G; Sophomores — Sally Stevens, F, Shania Campbell F, Olivia Ryan F, Alora Ross G, Marya Beedy G. Key losses: Sareenah Lariviere G, Alex Harnden G. Promising newcomers: Freshmen— Lindsay Huff G, Megan Sorel G.

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Mountain Valley A progression of youth

GIRLS’ TEAM SUMMARY Coach: Ryan Casey (second year)

BY KEVIN C. MILLS

Last year’s record: 6-12 Returning players: Seniors —Adelle Oswald G, Abby Parent F; Juniors — Karen Flaherty G, Sydney Petrie F; Sophomores - Liza White F, Ashley Russell F, Emily Laubauskas G.

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Key losses: Katie Puiia G, Shannon Laubauskas G, Jenna Plourde C, Kaitlyn Virgin G. Promising newcomers: Junior - Tori Ryerson G, Sophomores — Emily Billings G, Julia Perry, G, Abby Mazza G, Samantha Shorey G, Chelsea Allison G, Grace Briggs F.

The Falcons went through a transition year last year and hope to build off that experience.

Mountain Valley is still young, with six new sophomores. Developing the backcourt, including a point guard, will be one of the challenges for the Falcons.

Some of these players have seen success recently in soccer and softball.

So the Falcons could benefit from that experience and continue to improve like those teams did.

BOYS’ TEAM SUMMARY Coach: Tom Danylik (third year) Last year’s record: 2-16 Returning athletes: Tom Caleb Brad Ryley Seniors — Caleb Gauvin Marshall Marshall Flynn Gauvin (C), Brad Marshall (F), Tom Marshall (G), Andrew Cote (F), Jordan Pilgrim (C); Juniors — Ryley Flynn (G), Alex Ridley (G), Curtis Steele (G); Sophomores — Kyle Farrar (G), Zach Duguay (F).

Key losses: None.

Promising newcomers: Senior — Jordan Parent (G); Junior — Eduardo Esteban (G); Sophomore — Parker Davis (G).

Bounce-back year on deck

BY KALLE OAKES STAFF WRITER

Mountain Valley had never endured a boys’ basketball season like the one that unfolded in 2013-14.

After winning 13 games and reaching the Class B West semifinals the previous winter, the Falcons sank to 2-16 and last in Class C West Heal Points.

The Falcons should bounce back substantially and look more like their old selves this MVC season.

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Experience should pay dividends this winter. Caleb Gauvin and Brad and Tom Marshall all return for their third varsity campaign.

Mountain Valley needs to establish a consistent scoring presence and improve its defensive communication. While they hope to exploit some advantages inside with Gauvin, Jordan Pilgrim and Brad Marshall, the Falcons also hope their guards can penetrate and become options on

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Oak Hill Raiders Late start, favorable sked should help Raiders along

GIRLS’ TEAM SUMMARY 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.

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Key Losses: Kelsey Collins F, Lauren Beganny G Promising newcomers: Junior — Brooke DePuy G; Sophomores — Charlotte Waterman G, Madison Bennett G/F, Emma Hlister G/F.

Experience and depth abound

BY KEVIN C. MILLS STAFF WRITER

The Raiders return 10 players from a club that reached the prelims in Western B.

The Raiders have a new coach but plenty of depth and experience.

The upperclassmen are all proven at the varsity level while Brianna Mulherin was promising as a

freshman last year.

Oak Hill should be one of the more seasoned teams in the MVC and challenging for another playoff spot in Western Class B.

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For the second consecutive year, the Raiders lost the first week of preseason while the football team stormed to a state title.

Coach Tom Smith said that he learned from the previous experience and tailored the team’s preparation differently this season in hopes of making up for lost time.

Dalton Therrien to Drew Gamage and Kyle Field gives the Raiders a solid in-

side-out game. Adam Merill is a veteran shooting guard, and Oak Hill has a potentially explosive wing in Jonah Martin.

The schedule also is favorable, with Boothbay and Dirigo appearing only once each, and neither until January.

Home-and-home seriess include Carrabec, Mountain Valley, St. Dom’s and HallDale.

Oak Hill should show some improvement in the win column.

Pocketing enough Heal Points for a breakthrough tournament appearance is the ultimate goal.

BOYS’ TEAM SUMMARY Coach: Tom Smith (fourth year) Last year’s record: 4-14 Returning athletes: Kyle Drew Adam Duncan Seniors — Drew Gamage Merrill Field Trotter Gamage (6-4 forward), Kyle Field (6-4 center), Adam Merrill (5-10 guard); Juniors — Dalton Therrien (5-9 guard), Jonah Martin (5-11 guard/forward), Connor Elwell (6-0 forward).

Key losses: Parker Asselin (6-1 guard/forward), Luke Washburn (6-3 center), Ryan Stevens (6-0, guard/forward), Carlton Banton (6-0 guard/forward), Derek Gamage (6-5 center).

Promising newcomers: Senior — Jake Bannister (5-9 guard); Juniors — Duncan Trotter (5-11 guard), Connor Nilsson (6-0 forward); Sophomores — Matt Strout (6-2 forward/center), Evan Boston (5-4 guard).

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St. Dominic Saints GIRLS’ TEAM SUMMARY Coach: Jon Berry (fourth year) Last year’s record: 15-4, lost in Western C quarterfinal Returning players: Seniors — Faith Grady G/F, Olivia Mayo G/F; Junior —Mikayla Pietkiewicz F; Sophomores — Allie Veinote G/F, Emily Dionne F, Hannah Phelan F, Chloe Dwinell F.

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Key losses: Kelly Pomerleau G, Callie Greco G, Alexis Dwinell F Promising newcomers: Sophomore — Patricia Lu F; Freshmen — Riley Stebbins G, Janelle Bryant G/F, Lindsay Cook F, Caroline Gastonguay G, Maddy Leslie G.

New players, greater roles

BY KEVIN C. MILLS STAFF WRITER

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St. Dom’s Cam Raymond fights for the ball with Oak Hill’s Carlton Banton during their game last season.

The Saints earned the No. 1 seed in Western C last year before losing in the first round. St. Dom’s has just two

starters back from that team.

The Saints lost Kelly Pomerleau, the MVC Player of the Year, as well as Callie Greco and Alexis Dwinell, two other seasoned starters.

That leaves just Faith Grady

and Chloe Dwinell back as starters. Olivia Mayo and Mikayla Pietkiewicz return, but missed most of last year to injury. The Saints will be young with 10 out of 13 players being underclassmen.

BOYS’ TEAM SUMMARY Coach: Todd Flaherty (third year) Last year’s record: 6-13, lost in Western C preliminary Returning players: Seniors — Mike Bryant (6-0 guard), Keenan Lynch (6-0 forward), Becket Wagner (6-6 center), Isaac Dean (5-7 guard), Adam Vining (6-1 guard), Luis Allen (6-0 guard).

Key losses: Madison Jalbert (6-0 guard), Eric Ulin (6-2 forward), Matt Dyer (6-4 forward), Cam Raymond (6-1 guard).

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Promising newcomers: Sophomore —Sam Rines (6-0 forward); Freshman — Drew Greco (5-8 guard).

Rebuilding, retooling year

BY KALLE OAKES STAFF WRITER

The Saints graduated four players who keyed consecutive runs to the opening round of the playoffs.

St. Dom’s will need big-

ger contributions from role players as well as immediate input from new faces to keep that streak intact.

Becket Wagner’s size could give MVC opponents trouble. Mike Bryant may emerge as one

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Four or five teams appear to be battling for league supremacy, but Ccoach Todd Flaherty feels that the Saints should be competitive with everyone else.

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Telstar Rebels BOYS’ TEAM SUMMARY Coach: Mike Pelletier (first year) Last year’s record: 3-15 Returning players: Seniors — Maverick Griffin (5-9 guard), Mike Dougherty (6-2 center); Sophomores — Tanner Wheeler (6-2 forward/guard), Brandon Dougherty (5-10 guard).

Key losses: Tyler Cherkis (5-8 guard), Austin Ryerson (5-11 guard/forward), Nick Conrad (5-8 guard), Bronson Dean (6-3 forward).

Promising newcomers: Senior — Zach Wheeler (5-10 forward); Juniors — Cameron Pike (5-9 guard); Sophomores — Avry Griffin (5-10 guard), Tanner Wheeler (6-2 forward/guard), Jeremiah Richardson (6-5 center); Freshman — Jarrett Bean (6-1 forward).

Breathing new life

BY KEVIN C. MILLS STAFF WRITER

After being winless two years ago, the Rebels won two games last season.

Telstar hopes to continue to improve and build a more competitive pro-

gram. The Rebels return six that have been regulars.

Savanna Pelletier, Becca Howard, Haley Peterson, Blair Stevens, Naomi Carr and Natasha Hart have all seen their share of varsity time.

That gives the team a core of experienced players.

That group will have to carry the load. The Rebels have low numbers and not much depth. Martin, Hass and Montagna will contribute off the bench.

GIRLS’ TEAM SUMMARY Coach: Brian Mills (third year) Last year’s record: 2-16 Returning players: Senior — Savanna Pelletier G; Juniors — Becca Howard G, Haley Peterson F/G, Blair Stevens F, Naomi Carr F; Sophomore — Natasha Hart G.

BY KALLE OAKES STAFF WRITER

Mike Pelletier’s name adorns the wall of the Telstar gym as one of the alltime leading scorers in the history of the boys’ basketball program.

The 1991 graduate is back, this time as the Rebels’ coach. He’s making no predictions of banners or hardware at this point. Rather, Pelletier hopes to lead Telstar to respectability after a couple of lean seasons.

Telstar’s athleticism is intriguing, particularly among its underclassmen.

Pelletier considers junior guard Cameron Pike his most talented player, going as far as to say, “we’ll go where he takes us.” Pike transferred back into the program after a year away and has shown flashes of brilliance in the preseason.

Sophomores Tanner Wheeler is an emerging standout on the wing. Jeremiah Richardson, another sophomore, provides size at 6-foot-5, while Jarrett Bean, a 6-1, 200-pound freshman, will help the Rebels bang on the glass.

As for the seniors, Maverick Griffin provides a

Team looking to build on last year’s momentum

Key losses: Casey Blaszczak F, Alyssa Brands F. Promising newcomers: Junior — Kaylee Hass; Sophomore — Anna Montagna; Freshman — Kylee Martin.

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steadying presence at point guard, while Zach Wheeler returns after taking a year off to concentrate on other sports.

Mike Dougherty is an experienced battler in the paint.

The Rebels averaged a minus-27 point differential a year ago. For now, Pelleter said, he is focused on improving that number, hoping that more wins are the result.

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Winthrop Ramblers Is this ‘the’ year?

BY KALLE OAKES STAFF WRITER

It’s just like old times in the MVC and Class C West: Winthrop is one of the favorites in boys’ basketball.

Winthrop has progressed from 3 to 11 to 14 wins in the past three seasons under coach Todd MacArthur and is expected to battle with Dirigo and Boothbay for supremacy.

The Ramblers are athletic and balanced. Taylor Morang is a four-year starter at point guard. Ben Allen, Da-

kota Carter and Anthony Owens comprise a strong, athletic frontcourt. Matt Sekarak is fully recovered from a knee injury suffered just prior to the 2014 tournament.

Winthrop ended a five-year tournament drought with a quarterfinal loss to eventual Class C West finalist Maranacook a year ago. With so many seniors on the squad, 201415 has been considered “the year” for Winthrop since the group was in the lower grades.

Experience and talent should serve the Ramblers well.

BOYS’ TEAM SUMMARY Coach: Todd MacArthur (fourth year) Last year’s record: 14-5, lost in Western C quarterfinal Returning athletes: Seniors — Taylor Morang (5-7 guard), Matt Sekerak (6-0 guard), Ben Allen (6-3 forward), Dakota Carter (6-2 forward), Nick Schlosser (57 guard); Junior — Anthony Owens (6-5 center); Sophomores — Jacob Hickey Ben (5-10 guard), Bennett Brooks (5-8 guard), Garrett Tsouprake (6-3 forward), Allen Nate Scott (5-7 guard).

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Key losses: Zach Steele (5-9 guard), Ethan Squires (5-10 forward).

Promising newcomers: Seniors — Joe Fay (6-0 guard/forward), Jacob Rioux (6-3 forward); Sophomores — Spencer Steele (5-10 guard), Andrew Pazdziorko (5-10 guard).

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Hebron Lumberjacks Much optimism for boys

BOYS’ TEAM SUMMARY Coach: Bill Flynn (eighth year)

BY KALLE OAKES STAFF WRITER

Last year’s record: 3-19 Returning players: Mack Telfer, Dave Enyedy, Maoze Wang, Nick Legare, Damarlee Smith, Naquan Bowline, Linjie Liu, Jack Morton, Mason Henley.

Key losses: Jalen Robinson, Niko Edwards, Danny Davis, Ibrahim Moustapher.

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Promising newcomers: Justin Lee, Kian Chalwell, Christian Quinones, Jeff Adegbe.

Hebron enters the season with high optimism after a difficult 3-19 campaign.

Fortunes are looking up thanks to nine returning players, seven of whom are seniors, and a wealth of talented newcomers who will contribute on the floor immediately.

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Rebuilding and learning

GIRLS’ TEAM SUMMARY Head Coach: Chase Baker (First season )Assistant Coach: Molly Paul 1st season

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Last year’s record: 1-14

After graduating perhaps its best two players, Hebron will have to start building its next crop of standout players. Olivia Brown and Atupele Machika ran most of the Lumberjacks’ offense.

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Returning athletes: Sophie Gibson, Morgan Lurz Megan Long Key losses: Olivia Brown, Atupele Machika Promising newcomer: Alex Loh

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son for Hebron will be depth.

Coach Bill Flynn will count on the entire roster to pick up the slack and see key minutes after the loss of leading scorer Jalen Robinson from last year’s group.

That team concept, as opposed to individual effort, will be the impetus for any improvement in the win column.

Hebron also hopes to improve its defense.

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“Although this is a small group of girls, the team is excited to grow together and to have fun while trying to be as competitive as possible in each contest,” first-year coach Chase Baker said.

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EWC girls’ preview

LAKERS LOOKING TO NEXT LEVEL With a good core back, Rangeley has sights set on Western Class D title

BY KEVIN C. MILLS STAFF WRITER

In recent years, there have been some teams getting in the way of Rangeley’s championship aspirations.

Last winter it was a last-second 3 that lifted top-ranked Forest Hills past the Lakers in the regional final while Richmond had ended Rangeley’s tourney in previous years.

Valley has also been a stumbling block for the Lakers.

This year, the Lakers are a contender once again. Rangeley returns much of last year’s team and could be a favorite to reach an eighth regional title game in the last 10 years.

The Lakers lost veteran guard Tori Letarte from last year’s team. Her leadership and presence in the backcourt will be missed, but Rangeley isn’t lacking for veteran players.

“We will return four of five starters from last season,” Rangeley coach Heidi Deery SUN JOURNAL FILE PHOTO said. “They plan on pressuring the ball on The Rangeley girls’ basketball team reacts to a last-second 3-pointer in the Western Class D fi nal in Augusta last season. the press. Defensive pressure is a key to the game plan, as well as rebounds on both ends of ed just two seniors. They’ll have a team built the team can continue to improve. the court.” around 10 juniors and sophomores. The Bob“Our focus is going to be on getting better The returning start- “They plan on pressuring the ball on the press. cats went 8-10 last year but should improve every time we take the floor, whether it be at ers include post players on that this winter. practice or in a game,” Wilkins said. “HopeBlayke Morin and Tay- Defensive pressure is a key to the game plan, Valley also went 8-10 and is another young fully, that will translate into our team getlor Esty as well as guards as well as rebounds on both ends of the court.” team on the rise. The Cavaliers graduated ting better as the year progresses. At this Maddison Egan and Seve just three from a team made up of 10 under- point, it is foolish to talk wins and losses. We Deery-Deraps. Morin Heidi Deery, Rangeley coach classmen last year. need to learn to compete before we can worry and Esty will be tough to Vinalhaven went 11-7 and graduated four about wins and losses.” matchup against in the seniors. The Vikings return a young team From outside the EWC, there are a numpost and even more of a The rest of the East-West Conference can’t that had six underclassmen and some prom- ber of teams that should compete for tourney challenge on the fastbreak, something the match the size or experience of the Lakers. ising young talent. spots in Western D. Searsport was ranked Lakers like to do in their fast-paced style.

Greenville finished 6-12 but didn’t have third last year after a 17-1 season. The ViPlayers like Michaela Shorey, Valerie Roy- Many of the top teams are regrouping after Lessard, Natasha Haley and Celia Philbrick losing top talent. There are also some young any seniors last year and should be an im- kings lost to Rangeley in the semifinals. Searsport will be younger this season after losare all returning players that make the Lak- promising up- and-coming teams that could proved club. make some noise in the conference and in Buckfield finished 2-15 but hope to iming six seniors. ers a well-seasoned team. prove this year. The Bucks have senior NauPine Tree Academy went 13-3 and lost in Rangeley went 17-1 in the regular season, the Western D tourney.

The regional champs from Forest Hills dia Wesley and juniors Alexis Bennett, Ashthe semifinals. The Breakers had only two losing only to Forest Hills. The Lakers averaged 58.7 points while allowing just 28 graduated four senior starters from a team ley Campbell, Brianna Damon and Alyssa seniors and return some young talent. Islesper game in earning a 15th straight trip to that went 18-0 in the regular season. They’ll Therriault all returning with sophomores boro won 12 games last year and lost in the quarterfinals. The Eagles return most of its Augusta. Only one win was by less than 18 be hard-pressed to match the offensive Kali Litchfield and Abigail Shields. punch the Tigers had last year.

The Bucks are just 13-76 over the past five team while North Yarmouth Academy was points.

Richmond has a new coach and graduat- years. New coach Ryan Wilkins is hoping the ninth seed and graduated four seniors.

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EWC boys’ preview BUCKS BELIEVE, LAKERS HOPEFUL

BY KALLE OAKES STAFF WRITER

Mark Thurlow sounds energized, and the student participation level in the Buckfield boys’ basketball program is beyond healthy.

Now the key is to translate that novelty and excitement into wins on the court and upward movement in the East-West Conference.

Thurlow, who had two tenures at Telstar covering nearly two decades, knows that may take some time.

“They have a tradition, although it has been a while. The past five or six years, they’ve been getting to the preliminary round, maybe the quarterfinals,” Thurlow said. “This is quite a thing for me. It’s a challenge. I’ve coached against some great guys.

Now I have to learn about a whole new group of coaches and teams.”

He has learned about his own team by stacking them against familiar faces from the MVC, Class C tournament hopefuls Mountain Valley and Monmouth.

Buckfield lost both exhibition games by 20 to 30 points but showed steady improvement from the opening tap to the final buzzer.

“I’m playing a lot of people,” Thurlow said. “I think I’m going to be able to go 8, 9 or 10 deep, and I’m hoping we can do some switching up of defenses at some point. That’s what I like to do.”

Thurlow can afford to experiment with combinations and pick up the tempo. He had 33 kids try out for Buckfield’s varsity and junior varsity teams.

“They have a tradition, although it has been a while. The past five or six years, they’ve been getting to the preliminary round, maybe the quarterfinals.”

Mark Thurlow, Buckfield coach

Jared Eastman and Tyler Vallee give the Bucks a steadying senior presence in the backcourt.

Juniors Jon Randolph and Sidney Jackson are new to the squad and will provide an infusion of athleticism. Thurlow called Jackson “maybe one of the best athletes I’ve ever had.”

“He’s big. He’s strong.

Nobody is going to outjump him,” the coach added. “Once he gets an idea how to play offense, he’s going to be difficult to defend.”

Buckfield may struggle out of the gate against 2014 Class D West champion Valley and 2013 Class D champion Forest Hills the first week of the season, but the Bucks expect their depth to be a boon against age-old rivals Richmond and Rangeley.

“I’m excited. The kids are excited. They’re hungry,” Thurlow said. “I would hope we can compete for a playoff spot. That’s the kids’ goal.”

Speaking of Rangeley, the Lakers are younger and thinner than the Bucks, but no less hopeful about using their scrappy quickness to spring a few surprises.

“We won three games last year, and it was kind of a rebuilding year,” Rangeley coach Jeff Larochelle said.

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“But I think we lost four games by eight points or less, and I had one senior, one junior and basically sophomores and eighthgraders after that, so you know what? It’s possible we could turn those around.”

Rangeley has been without lone senior Mason Cavalier in preseason while he recovers from a concussion. Another player underwent surgery for a medical issue and remains out of the lineup, leaving the Lakers with only eight healthy players.

“I don’t like to play zone, but for right now, I need to have kids not get tired and to stay out of foul trouble,” Larochelle said. “Better to play zone with seven kids than finish the game with four kids on the court.”

Wyatt Dellavalle, a 6-foot-3 junior center, and Ricky Thompson, a 6-1 sophomore guard/forward, are the Lakers’ only players taller than 5-10.

Rangeley will compensate by running the floor and playing hard-nosed defense when the numbers and the foul clock allow.

“The kids believe they can do it. That end of it has been an easy sell,” Larochelle said. “We’re going to be undersized, but we play hard, and we think we can pretty good defensively.”

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Rangeley’s Orrin Mitchell drives to the basket for a layup past a Richmond defender during a game in 2013.

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Buckfield Bucks Thurlow takes over, Bucks looking to make a run

BY KALLE OAKES STAFF WRITER

The round trip is about five miles longer in the opposite direction, and the faces are all new to Mark Thurlow, who takes over as coach at Buckfield after a lengthy tenure at Telstar.

And there were plenty of faces waiting to greet him.

Thurlow has 33 total players in the program, which means he will have 15 on his bench any given night.

Jared Eastman gives the Bucks one of the potential top scorers in the EWC, while the athleticism of

Sidney Jackson and soccer star Jon Randolph should be a boost as they grow into basketball players.

Buckfield has gone with a base defense early, but Thurlow hopes the team will be able to switch on the fly as it learns his system. Size is limited, so the Bucks will try to compensate with quickness, pressure, and technique on the boards.

The schedule will be rugged early, with Valley and Forest Hills for openers.

The Bucks should have the talent and numbers to be in the playoff mix.

BOYS’ TEAM SUMMARY Coach: Mark Thurlow (first year) Last year’s record: 5-12, lost in Western D preliminary Returning athletes: Seniors — Jared Eastman (5-11 guard), Tyler Vallee (5-8 guard); Juniors — Alec Brough (6-2 forward), Aaron Rowe (5-9 guard), Hunter Wiley (6-0 forward/guard), Brian Kimball (6-2 forward); Sophomore — Jake Kraske (6-0 guard/forward).

Tyler Vallee

Jared Eastman

Key losses: Micah Madore (5-9 guard), Robert Rowe (6-2 forward), Keenan Stockdale (6-2 forward), Jonah Williams (6-2 guard/forward).

Promising newcomers: Juniors – Jon Randolph (6-2 forward), Sidney Jackson (6-1 forward).

Goal is to improve

GIRLS’ TEAM SUMMARY Coach: Ryan Wilkins (first year)

BY KEVIN C. MILLS

Last year’s record: 2-15 Returning players: Senior — Naudia Wesley F/C; Juniors — Alexis Bennett G/F, Ashley Campbell F, Brianna Damon F, Alyssa Therriault G, Sophomores — Kali Litchfield G, Abigail Shields F/C. Key losses: Gabby Therriault F, Abby Campbell G, Arrabine Dunn F, Sami Zak G, Hannah Gallant.

STAFF WRITER

Naudia Wesley

Kerseyanne Goyette

Promising newcomers: Senior — Kerseyanne Goyette G; Freshmen — Seneca Jacobs G, Sarah MacDonald C, Thea Quick G, Mackenzie Richardson F, Marie Robertson F/C.

The Bucks return a young team that hopes to continue to improve. Buckfield is just 13-76 over the last five years.

There are players that have succeeded in other sports with the soccer and softball teams, so despite the youth, there are some

veteran upperclassmen that are accustomed to the varsity level and can help the team learn how to compete.

Wilkins coached at the varsity level at Livermore Falls and recently was at the middle school level. He hopes the Bucks can make some strides in rebuilding a once-proud program.

Rangeley Lakers BOYS’ TEAM SUMMARY Coach: Jeff Larochelle (second year)

Young and scrappy the name of the game

BY KALLE OAKES

Last year’s record: 3-15

STAFF WRITER

Returning players: Senior — Mason Cavalier (5-9 guard); Juniors — Timmy White (57 guard), Wyatt Delvalle (6-3 center), Orrin Mitchell (5-10 forward); Sophomores — Ricky Thompson (6-1 guard/forward), Devin Clark (5-6 guard); Freshmen — Kyle Larochelle (59 guard/forward), Hunter Lowell (5-10 forward), Tristan Dresser (5-4 guard).

Rangeley faces a numbers game every year in boys’ basketball. Coach Jeff Larochelle said he believes that there are only 24 boys in the entire high school, and 10 are on his team.

With two out of the lineup

Key losses: Mike Haley (6-0 forward), David Bachelder (6-1 forward).

Promising newcomer: Freshman — Bo Beaulieu (5-7 guard/forward).

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in preseason due to medical issues, the Lakers haven’t been able to play the pressure defense and quick pace that the coach prefers. Rangeley is using a zone to avoid fatigue and foul trouble.

At full strength, the Lakers will be young and scrappy.

Mason Cavalier is the lone senior. Junior Wyatt Dellavalle

and sophomore wing Ricky Thompson are the only players 6-foot-1 or taller.

Three of the four freshmen on the roster played on the varsity as eighth-graders.

That experience should help against a EWC Class D schedule that features challenging opponents and lengthy road trips.

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Rangeley Lakers

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Rangeley’s Natasha Haley, right, guards Richmond’s Emily Douin as she brings the ball up the court during their game in Richmond last season.

Their time is now

BY KEVIN C. MILLS STAFF WRITER

The Lakers lost in the regional final on the final shot of the game, but return almost all of that team.

Morin and Esty should dominate in the paint against EWC foes. Seve Deery-De-

raps, Michaela Shorey and Maddison Egan lead a group of guards that have experience and can play pressure defense.

Rangeley will miss Tori Letarte’s talents and leadership, SUN JOURNAL FILE PHOTO but the Lakers are a veterRangeley’s Seve Derry-Deraps fights with Forest Hill’s Linda Riley over the ball in the Western Class D final in Augusta last an team that should be a conseason. Forest Hills upended Rangeley on a last-second 3-pointer. tender in Western D again.

GIRLS’ TEAM SUMMARY Coach: Heidi Deery (21st year) Last year’s record: 19-2, lost in Western D final.

Returning players: Seniors — Seve Deery-Deraps G, Valerie Roy-Lessard F, Taylor Esty F/C; Juniors — Michaela Shorey G, Maddison Egan G, Blayke Morin F/C; Sophomore — Celia Philbrick G/F; Freshman — Natasha Haley G/F. Key loss: Tori Letarte G Promising newcomers: Freshman — Sydney Royce G/F; Eighth-graders — Brooke Egan G, Vanessa Bisson F, Mary-Page Swiney.

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2014-15 Local Schedule FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5

Girls

Girls

Boys

Monmouth at Carrabec, 7 p.m.; Madison at St. Dominic, 7 p.m.; Spruce Mountain at MCI, 6 p.m.; Lisbon at Dirigo, 7 p.m.; Hall-Dale at Oak Hill, 7 p.m.; Boothbay Region at Mt. Abram, 7 p.m.

Mt. Blue at Mt. Ararat, 7 p.m.; Brunswick at Oxford Hills, 7 p.m.; Gray-New Gloucester at Wells, 7 p.m.; Messalonskee at Edward Little, 7 p.m.; KHS at Rangeley, 5 p.m.; Richmond at Pine Tree, 5 p.m.; Forest Hills at Buckfield, 5 p.m.

Poland at Freeport, 7 p.m.; Rangeley at Richmond, 7 p.m.; Oxford Hills at Edward Little, 7 p.m.; St. Dominic at Oak Hill, 7 p.m.; Spruce Mountain at Nokomis, 6 p.m.; Greely at Gray-New Gloucester, 7 p.m.; Mountain Valley at Wiscasset, 7 p.m.; Gardiner at Leavitt, 6 p.m.; Lisbon at Monmouth, 7 p.m.; Hall-Dale at Winthrop, 7 p.m.; Mt. Abram at Carrabec, 7 p.m.; Dirigo at Boothbay Region, 7 p.m.; Madison at Telstar, 7 p.m.; Lewiston at Bangor, 7 p.m.

Girls Rangeley at Richmond, 5 p.m.; Madison at Telstar, 5 p.m.; Bangor at Lewiston, 7 p.m.; Nokomis at Spruce Mountain, 6 p.m.; Leavitt at Gardiner, 6 p.m.; Gray-New Gloucester at Greely, 6 p.m.; Edward Little at Oxford Hills, 7 p.m.; Freeport at Poland, 7 p.m.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6 Boys Valley at Buckfield, 7 p.m.

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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12 Boys Dirigo at Telstar, 7 p.m.; Oak Hill at Winthrop, 7 p.m.; Lewiston at Skowhegan, 7 p.m.; Edward Little at Bangor, 7 p.m.; Messalonskee at Mt. Blue, 7 p.m.; Cape Elizabeth at Gray-New Gloucester, 7 p.m.; Poland at Yarmouth, 7 p.m.; Rangeley at North Haven, 6 p.m.; Greenville at Richmond, 6 p.m.; Mountain Valley at Monmouth, 7 p.m.; St. Dominic at Lisbon, 7 p.m.; Leavitt at Nokomis, 6 p.m.

Girls Yarmouth at Poland, 6 p.m.; Bangor at Edward Little, 6 p.m.; Rangeley at North Haven, 5 p.m.; Greenville at Richmond, 5 p.m.; Nokomis at Leavitt, 6 p.m.; Mt. Blue at Messalonskee, 6 p.m.; Skowhegan at Lewiston, 7 p.m.; Gray-New Gloucester at Cape Elizabeth, 7 p.m.

St. Dominic at Oak Hill, 2 p.m.; Valley at Buckfield, 5 p.m.; Lisbon at Monmouth, 7 p.m.; Mt. Abram at Carrabec, 7 p.m.; Dirigo at Boothbay Region, 7 p.m.; Mountain Valley at Wiscasset, 7 p.m.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13

MONDAY, DECEMBER 8

Buckfield at Seacoast Christian, 7 p.m.; Hall-Dale at Mt. Abram, 2 p.m.; Rangeley at North Haven, 10 a.m.

Boys

Girls

Monmouth at Winthrop, 7 p.m.; Telstar at Mt. Abram, 7 p.m.; HallDale at St. Dominic, 7 p.m.; Dirigo at Mountain Valley, 7 p.m.; Oak Hill at Lisbon, 7 p.m.

Mt. Abram at Hall-Dale, 2 p.m.; Rangeley at North Haven, 8 a.m.; Dirigo at Telstar, 7 p.m.; Buckfield at Seacoast Christian, 5 p.m.; Mountain Valley at Monmouth, 7 p.m.

Girls

MONDAY, DECEMBER 15

St. Dominic at Hall-Dale, 6 p.m.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9 Boys Mt. Blue at Skowhegan, 7 p.m.; Edward Little at Brunswick, 7 p.m.; Cony at Lewiston, 7 p.m.; Leavitt at Waterville, 6 p.m.; Mt. Ararat at Oxford Hills, 7 p.m.; Gray-New Gloucester at Fryeburg, 6 p.m.; Kennebunk at Poland, 6 p.m.; Winslow at Spruce Mountain, 6 p.m.; Buckfield at Rangeley, 6 p.m.

Boys

Boys Mountain Valley at Oak Hill, 7 p.m.; Winthrop at Lisbon, 7 p.m.; Boothbay Region at Telstar, 7 p.m.; Mt. Abram at Dirigo, 7 p.m.; Spruce Mountain at Leavitt, 6 p.m.; Monmouth at Madison, 7 p.m.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19 Boys Winthrop at St. Dominic, 7 p.m.; Richmond at Valley, 7 p.m.; Leavitt at MCHS, 6 p.m.; Carrabec at Mountain Valley, 5 p.m.; Spruce Mountain at Gardiner, 6 p.m.; Rangeley at Greenville, 6 p.m.

Girls Carrabec at Mountain Valley, 7 p.m.; Monmouth at Dirigo, 7 p.m.; Madison at Mt. Abram, 7 p.m.; Oak Hill at Telstar, 7 p.m.; Richmond at Valley, 5 p.m.; Lisbon at Wiscasset, 7 p.m.; Gardiner at Spruce Mountain, 6 p.m.; MCHS at Leavitt, 6 p.m.; Rangeley at Greenville, 5 p.m.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20 Boys Lawrence at Edward Little, 2 p.m.; Skowhegan at Oxford Hills, 2 p.m.; Buckfield at Greenville, 2 p.m.; Wiscasset at Mt. Abram, 6 p.m.; Fryeburg at Poland, 5 p.m.; Gray-New Gloucester at Lake Region, 5 p.m.; Lewiston at Mt. Ararat, 4 p.m.; Mt. Blue at Brewer, 1 p.m.

Girls Mt. Ararat at Lewiston, 12 p.m.; Fryeburg at Poland, 7 p.m.; Gray-New Gloucester at Lake Region, 7 p.m.; Edward Little at Lawrence, 7 p.m.; Oxford Hills at Skowhegan, 2 p.m.; Buckfield at Greenville, 12 p.m.; Brewer at Mt. Blue, 1 p.m.; Wiscasset at Mt. Abram, 5 p.m.; Dirigo at St. Dominic, 1 p.m.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 22 Boys

Leavitt at Spruce Mountain, 6 p.m.

St. Dominic at Monmouth, 7 p.m.; Telstar at Lisbon, 7 p.m.; Mountain Valley at Boothbay Region, 7 p.m.; MCHS at Spruce Mountain, 6 p.m.; MCI at Leavitt, 6 p.m.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16

Girls

Girls

Boys

Spruce Mountain at MCHS, 6 p.m.; Leavitt at MCI, 6 p.m.

Winslow at Spruce Mountain, 5 p.m.; Buckfield at Rangeley, 5 p.m.; Oak Hill at Lisbon, 7 p.m.; Telstar at Mt. Abram, 7 p.m.; Skowhegan at Mt. Blue, 7 p.m.; Waterville at Leavitt, 6 p.m.; Fryeburg at Gray-New Gloucester, 6 p.m.; Poland at Kennebunk, 6 p.m.; Dirigo at Mountain Valley, 7 p.m.; Brunswick at Edward Little, 7 p.m.; Lewiston at Cony, 7 p.m.; Oxford Hills at Mt. Ararat, 7 p.m.

Brunswick at Lewiston, 7 p.m.; Gray-New Gloucester at York, 7 p.m.; Falmouth at Poland, 7 p.m.; Richmond at Buckfield, 7 p.m.; Lawrence at Oxford Hills, 7 p.m.; Edward Little at Mt. Blue, 7 p.m.; Islesboro Central at Rangeley, 5 p.m.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10 Boys Monmouth at Carrabec, 7 p.m.; Winthrop at Mountain Valley, 7 p.m.; Madison at St. Dominic, 7 p.m.; Boothbay Region at Mt. Abram, 7 p.m.; Lisbon at Dirigo, 7 p.m.; Telstar at Wiscasset, 5 p.m.

Girls

Girls Mt. Blue at Edward Little, 7 p.m.; Poland at Falmouth, 7 p.m.; Mountain Valley at Oak Hill, 7 p.m.; Monmouth at Madison, 7 p.m.; Richmond at Buckfield, 5 p.m.; Islesboro Central at Rangeley, 6 p.m.; Oxford Hills at Lawrence, 7 p.m.; York at GrayNew Gloucester, 6 p.m.; Boothbay Region at Telstar, 7 p.m.; Mt. Abram at Dirigo, 7 p.m.; Lewiston at Brunswick, 7 p.m.

Girls

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18

Richmond at KHS, 6 p.m.; Telstar at Wiscasset, 6 p.m.

Boys

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11

Edward Little at Messalonskee, 7 p.m.; Oxford Hills at Brunswick, 7 p.m.; Mt. Ararat at Mt. Blue, 7 p.m.; Richmond at Pine Tree, 7 p.m.; Oak Hill at Telstar, 7 p.m.; Madison at Mt. Abram, 7 p.m.; Wells at Gray-New Gloucester, 7 p.m.; Lisbon at Wiscasset, 7 p.m.; Monmouth at Dirigo, 7 p.m.; Forest Hills at Buckfield, 6 p.m.

Boys MCI at Spruce Mountain, 6 p.m.; Oak Hill at Hall-Dale, 7 p.m.

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Boys Edward Little at Mt. Ararat, 7 p.m.; Oxford Hills at Lewiston, 7 p.m.; Mt. Blue at Lawrence, 7 p.m.; Carrabec at Oak Hill, 5 p.m.

Girls Mt. Ararat at Edward Little, 7 p.m.; Carrabec at Oak Hill, 7 p.m.; Lawrence at Mt. Blue, 7 p.m.; Telstar at Lisbon, 7 p.m.; Mountain Valley at Boothbay Region, 7 p.m.; Oxford Hills at Lewiston, 5 p.m.; St. Dominic at Monmouth, 7 p.m.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 27 Boys Oxford Hills at Cony, 2 p.m.; Leavitt at Morse, 1 p.m.; Medomak Valley at Spruce Mountain, 1 p.m.; Dirigo at Winthrop, 11 a.m.

Girls Spruce Mountain at Medomak Valley, 2 p.m.; Morse at Leavitt, 1 p.m.; Oxford Hills at Cony, 1 p.m.

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2014-15 Local Schedule MONDAY, DECEMBER 29 Boys Telstar at Carrabec, 4 p.m.

Girls Madison at Mountain Valley, 7 p.m.; Wiscasset at Oak Hill, 7 p.m.; Boothbay Region at Lisbon, 7 p.m.; Telstar at Carrabec, 5 p.m.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 30 Boys Greenville at Rangeley, 5 p.m.; Lincoln at Leavitt, 6 p.m.; Bangor at Mt. Blue, 7 p.m.; Richmond at Seacoast Christian, 6 p.m.; Morse at Spruce Mountain, 6 p.m.; St. Dominic at Hall-Dale, 6 p.m.; Lewiston at Hampden, 6 p.m.; Wiscasset at Oak Hill, 7 p.m.; Poland at Greely, 7 p.m.; Brunswick at Edward Little, 7 p.m.; Mt. Abram at Monmouth, 7 p.m.; Madison at Mountain Valley, 7 p.m.; Boothbay Region at Lisbon, 7 p.m.

Girls Mt. Blue at Bangor, 7 p.m.; Greely at Poland, 7 p.m.; Edward Little at Brunswick, 7 p.m.; Hall-Dale at St. Dominic, 7 p.m.; Mt. Abram at Monmouth, 4 p.m.; Richmond at Seacoast Christian, 5 p.m.; Hampden at Lewiston, 6 p.m.; Leavitt at Lincoln, 6 p.m.; Greenville at Rangeley, 6 p.m.; Spruce Mountain at Morse, 6 p.m.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 2 Boys Leavitt at Erskine, 6 p.m.; Buckfield at Vinalhaven, 7 p.m.; Spruce Mountain at Mount View, 6 p.m.; Dirigo at Carrabec, 2 p.m.; Rangeley at Islesboro Central, 12 p.m.

7 p.m.; Edward Little at Oxford Hills, 7 p.m.; Monmouth at St. Dominic, 7 p.m.; Temple at Buckfield, 7 p.m.; Valley at Rangeley, 7 p.m.; Mt. Blue at Lewiston, 7 p.m.; Boothbay Region at Oak Hill, 7 p.m.; Gray-New Gloucester at Traip, 7 p.m.; Lisbon at Telstar, 7 p.m.; Dirigo at Wiscasset, 7 p.m.; Waterville at Spruce Mountain, 6 p.m.; Richmond at North Yarmouth, 5 p.m.; Freeport at Poland, 6 p.m.; Leavitt at Winslow, 6 p.m.

Girls Oxford Hills at Edward Little, 7 p.m.; Poland at Freeport, 7 p.m.; Traip at Gray-New Gloucester, 6 p.m.; Winslow at Leavitt, 6 p.m.; Spruce Mountain at Waterville, 6 p.m.; Richmond at Old Orchard Beach, 6 p.m.; Lewiston at Mt. Blue, 6 p.m.; Valley at Rangeley, 5 p.m.; Temple at Buckfield, 5 p.m.

Boys Lewiston at Lawrence, 7 p.m.; Oxford Hills at Mt. Ararat, 7 p.m.; Gray-New Gloucester at Cape Elizabeth, 7 p.m.; Skowhegan at Mt. Blue, 7 p.m.; Buckfield at Pine Tree, 6 p.m.; Old Orchard Beach at Poland, 6 p.m.

Buckfield at Vinalhaven, 9 a.m.; Edward Little at Hampden, 6 p.m.; Oak Hill at Hall-Dale, 2 p.m.; Lewiston at Messalonskee, 2 p.m.; Mt. Blue at Cony, 1 p.m.; Poland at Lake Region, 5 p.m.; Oxford Hills at Brewer, 5 p.m.; Yarmouth at Gray-New Gloucester, 5 p.m.

MONDAY, JANUARY 5 Girls Boothbay Region at Oak Hill, 7 p.m.; Lisbon at Telstar, 7 p.m.; Monmouth at St. Dominic, 7 p.m.; Dirigo at Wiscasset, 7 p.m.; Mt. Abram at Mountain Valley, 7 p.m.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 6 Boys Mt. Abram at Mountain Valley, 7 p.m.; Winthrop at Hall-Dale,

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Spruce Mountain at Nokomis, 6 p.m.; Gardiner at Leavitt, 6 p.m.; Gray-New Gloucester at Fryeburg, 6 p.m.; Rangeley at Buckfield, 5 p.m.; Kennebunk at Poland, 6 p.m.; Lewiston at Oxford Hills, 7 p.m.; Mt. Blue at Brunswick, 7 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14

Hall-Dale at Mt. Abram, 7 p.m.; Mt. Ararat at Oxford Hills, 7 p.m.; Lisbon at Mountain Valley, 7 p.m.; Telstar at St. Dominic, 7 p.m.; Lawrence at Lewiston, 7 p.m.; Madison at Oak Hill, 7 p.m.; Boothbay Region at Dirigo, 7 p.m.; Mt. Blue at Skowhegan, 7 p.m.; Poland at Old Orchard Beach, 7 p.m.; Buckfield at Pine Tree, 4 p.m.; Cape Elizabeth at Gray-New Gloucester, 6 p.m.

Pine Tree at Richmond, 6 p.m.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 9

Boys

Spruce Mountain at Lincoln, 6 p.m.; Richmond at Forest Hills, 6 p.m.; Mount View at Leavitt, 6 p.m.; Mt. Abram at Hall-Dale, 7 p.m.; Madison at Oak Hill, 7 p.m.; Boothbay Region at Dirigo, 7 p.m.; Winthrop at Monmouth, 7 p.m.; Vinalhaven at Rangeley, 7 p.m.; Telstar at St. Dominic, 7 p.m.; Lisbon at Mountain Valley, 7 p.m.

Girls

Dirigo at Madison, 7 p.m.; Wiscasset at Lisbon, 7 p.m.; Telstar at Winthrop, 7 p.m.; Mountain Valley at Hall-Dale, 7 p.m.; Brunswick at Mt. Blue, 7 p.m.; Mt. Ararat at Edward Little, 7 p.m.; Carrabec at Mt. Abram, 7 p.m.; Rangeley at Buckfield, 6 p.m.; Nokomis at Spruce Mountain, 6 p.m.; Lewiston at Oxford Hills, 5 p.m.; Monmouth at Boothbay Region, 7 p.m.; Fryeburg at Gray-New Gloucester, 7 p.m.; Leavitt at Gardiner, 6 p.m.; Oak Hill at St. Dominic, 7 p.m.; Poland at Kennebunk, 6 p.m.

Boys

Lisbon at Madison, 7 p.m.; Monmouth at Wiscasset, 7 p.m.; Mountain Valley at Telstar, 7 p.m.; St. Dominic at Boothbay Region, 7 p.m.; Buckfield at Vinalhaven, 5 p.m.; Rangeley at Islesboro Central, 2 p.m.; Dirigo at Carrabec, 1 p.m.; Erskine at Leavitt, 6 p.m.; Mount View at Spruce Mountain, 6 p.m.

Messalonskee at Lewiston, 2 p.m.; Hall-Dale at Oak Hill, 3 p.m.; Mountain Valley at Telstar, 7 p.m.; Mt. Abram at Winthrop, 7 p.m.; Lisbon at Madison, 7 p.m.; Monmouth at Wiscasset, 7 p.m.; Cony at Mt. Blue, 1 p.m.; Poland at Lake Region, 7 p.m.; Oxford Hills at Brewer, 4 p.m.; Hampden at Edward Little, 6 p.m.; St. Dominic at Boothbay Region, 7 p.m.; Yarmouth at Gray-New Gloucester, 6 p.m.; Buckfield at Vinalhaven, 10 a.m.

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p.m.; Oak Hill at St. Dominic, 7 p.m.; Mountain Valley at Hall-Dale, 7 p.m.; Seacoast Christian at Richmond, 5 p.m.

Girls Telstar at Monmouth, 7 p.m.; Edward Little at Mt. Ararat, 7 p.m.; Pine Tree at Richmond, 5 p.m.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 15 Poland at Waynflete, 7 p.m.; Monmouth at Lisbon, 7 p.m.; Telstar at Hall-Dale, 6 p.m.; Oak Hill at Carrabec, 7 p.m.; Mt. Abram at Madison, 7 p.m.; Mountain Valley at Dirigo, 7 p.m.; Boothbay Region at Winthrop, 7 p.m.; St. Dominic at Wiscasset, 7 p.m.

Girls Telstar at Hall-Dale, 5 p.m.

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FRIDAY, JANUARY 16

Leavitt at Mount View, 6 p.m.; Vinalhaven at Rangeley, 5 p.m.; Richmond at Forest Hills, 5 p.m.; Lincoln at Spruce Mountain, 6 p.m.

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SATURDAY, JANUARY 10 Boys Poland at Fryeburg, 7 p.m.; Lewiston at Edward Little, 7 p.m.; Lake Region at Gray-New Gloucester, 7 p.m.; Greenville at Buckfield, 2 p.m.; Vinalhaven at Rangeley, 10 a.m.; Mt. Blue at Oxford Hills, 2 p.m.

Skowhegan at Edward Little, 7 p.m.; Old Orchard Beach at GrayNew Gloucester, 7 p.m.; Oxford Hills at Messalonskee, 7 p.m.; Vinalhaven at Richmond, 7 p.m.; Bangor at Lewiston, 7 p.m.; Buckfield at Valley, 6 p.m.; Waterville at Leavitt, 6 p.m.; Spruce Mountain at Winslow, 5 p.m.; Rangeley at Forest Hills, 6 p.m.

Girls

Lewiston at Edward Little, 6 p.m.; Vinalhaven at Rangeley, 9 a.m.; Greenville at Buckfield, 12 p.m.; St. Dominic at Lisbon, 2 p.m.; Lake Region at Gray-New Gloucester, 5 p.m.; Oxford Hills at Mt. Blue, 2 p.m.; Poland at Fryeburg, 5 p.m.

Oak Hill at Carrabec, 7 p.m.; Mt. Abram at Madison, 7 p.m.; Lewiston at Bangor, 7 p.m.; St. Dominic at Wiscasset, 7 p.m.; Monmouth at Lisbon, 7 p.m.; Mountain Valley at Dirigo, 7 p.m.; Messalonskee at Oxford Hills, 7 p.m.; Gray-New Gloucester at Old Orchard Beach, 7 p.m.; Edward Little at Skowhegan, 7 p.m.; Vinalhaven at Richmond, 5 p.m.; Rangeley at Forest Hills, 5 p.m.; Buckfield at Valley, 5 p.m.; Spruce Mountain at Winslow, 6 p.m.; Leavitt at Waterville, 6 p.m.; Waynflete at Poland, 6 p.m.

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SATURDAY, JANUARY 17

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Seacoast Christian at Richmond, 7 p.m.

Vinalhaven at Richmond, 10 a.m.

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Dirigo at Madison, 7 p.m.; Carrabec at Mt. Abram, 7 p.m.; Boothbay Region at Monmouth, 7 p.m.; Wiscasset at Lisbon, 7

Vinalhaven at Richmond, 9 a.m.; Mt. Abram at Boothbay Region, 7 p.m.

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2014-15 Local Schedule MONDAY, JANUARY 19 Boys Gray-New Gloucester at Poland, 5 p.m.; Lewiston at Cony, 5 p.m.; Winthrop at Dirigo, 7 p.m.; Mt. Blue at Messalonskee, 4 p.m.; Oxford Hills at Bangor, 2 p.m.; Edward Little at Hampden, 1 p.m.; Carrabec at St. Dominic, 1 p.m.

Girls Lisbon at Boothbay Region, 3 p.m.; Gray-New Gloucester at Poland, 6 p.m.; Cony at Lewiston, 5 p.m.; Hampden at Edward Little, 1 p.m.; Bangor at Oxford Hills, 2 p.m.; Carrabec at St. Dominic, 12 p.m.; Messalonskee at Mt. Blue, 12 p.m.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 20 Boys Buckfield at Richmond, 7 p.m.; Rangeley at Hyde, 5 p.m.

Girls Oak Hill at Dirigo, 7 p.m.; Buckfield at Richmond, 5 p.m.; Monmouth at Hall-Dale, 7 p.m.; Rangeley at Hyde, 6 p.m.

at Gray-New Gloucester, 6 p.m.; Mountain Valley at Madison, 7 p.m.; Mt. Abram at Telstar, 7 p.m.; Hall-Dale at Lisbon, 2 p.m.; St. Dominic at Dirigo, 2 p.m.

7 p.m.; Oak Hill at Mountain Valley, 7 p.m.; Wells at Poland, 7 p.m.; Mt. Abram at Lisbon, 5 p.m.; Leavitt at MCHS, 6 p.m.; Spruce Mountain at Gardiner, 6 p.m.

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SATURDAY, JANUARY 31

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Lisbon at Carrabec, 7 p.m.; Telstar at Mountain Valley, 7 p.m.; Madison at Winthrop, 7 p.m.; Dirigo at Oak Hill, 7 p.m.; St. Dominic at Mt. Abram, 7 p.m.; Hall-Dale at Monmouth, 7 p.m.

Seacoast Christian at Buckfield, 7 p.m.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 27 Boys Lawrence at Mt. Blue, 7 p.m.; Valley at Richmond, 7 p.m.; GrayNew Gloucester at Falmouth, 7 p.m.; Cape Elizabeth at Poland, 7 p.m.; Brewer at Lewiston, 6 p.m.; Buckfield at Sacopee Valley, 6 p.m.; Leavitt at Spruce Mountain, 6 p.m.; Gould at Rangeley, 6 p.m.

Girls

Girls Seacoast Christian at Buckfield, 6 p.m.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2 Boys St. Dominic at Mountain Valley, 7 p.m.; Monmouth at Telstar, 7 p.m.; Dirigo at Mt. Abram, 7 p.m.; Lisbon at Oak Hill, 7 p.m.; Winthrop at Boothbay Region, 7 p.m.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3 Boys

Carrabec at Telstar, 7 p.m.

Falmouth at Gray-New Gloucester, 6 p.m.; Brewer at Lewiston, 5 p.m.; Valley at Richmond, 5 p.m.; Poland at Cape Elizabeth, 7 p.m.; Telstar at Mountain Valley, 7 p.m.; St. Dominic at Mt. Abram, 7 p.m.; Lisbon at Carrabec, 7 p.m.; Hall-Dale at Monmouth, 7 p.m.; Mt. Blue at Lawrence, 7 p.m.; Buckfield at Sacopee Valley, 5 p.m.; Dirigo at Oak Hill, 7 p.m.; Spruce Mountain at Leavitt, 6 p.m.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 22

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28

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Hall-Dale at Mountain Valley, 7 p.m.

Buckfield at Old Orchard Beach, 7 p.m.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 23

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Buckfield at Old Orchard Beach, 5 p.m.

Cony at Edward Little, 7 p.m.; St. Dominic at Mountain Valley, 7 p.m.; Lewiston at Mt. Ararat, 7 p.m.; Monmouth at Telstar, 7 p.m.; Dirigo at Mt. Abram, 7 p.m.; Oxford Hills at Brunswick, 7 p.m.; Gray-New Gloucester at Yarmouth, 5 p.m.; MCI at Leavitt, 6 p.m.; Lake Region at Poland, 5 p.m.; MCHS at Spruce Mountain, 6 p.m.; Hampden at Mt. Blue, 6 p.m.; Lisbon at Oak Hill, 7 p.m.

Winthrop at Wiscasset, 7 p.m.; Hall-Dale at Lisbon, 7 p.m.; Mountain Valley at Madison, 7 p.m.; Lewiston at Brunswick, 7 p.m.; Cony at Oxford Hills, 7 p.m.; Mt. Blue at Bangor, 7 p.m.; Mt. Abram at Telstar, 7 p.m.; Edward Little at Brewer, 6 p.m.; Spruce Mountain at MCI, 6 p.m.; Nokomis at Leavitt, 6 p.m.; Buckfield at Forest Hills, 6 p.m.; Richmond at Greenville, 6 p.m.; Oak Hill at Monmouth, 7 p.m.; Rangeley at Valley, 7 p.m.; St. Dominic at Dirigo, 7 p.m.

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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4

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Oak Hill at Mountain Valley, 7 p.m.; Carrabec at Winthrop, 7 p.m.; Wiscasset at St. Dominic, 7 p.m.; Telstar at Dirigo, 7 p.m.; Madison at Monmouth, 7 p.m.; MCHS at Leavitt, 6 p.m.

Lisbon at St. Dominic, 7 p.m.; Mountain Valley at Carrabec, 7 p.m.; Hall-Dale at Dirigo, 7 p.m.; Oak Hill at Mt. Abram, 7 p.m.; Winthrop at Telstar, 7 p.m.; Wiscasset at Monmouth, 7 p.m.

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Edward Little at Mt. Blue, 7 p.m.

Richmond at Greenville, 5 p.m.; Rangeley at Valley, 5 p.m.; Edward Little at Brewer, 5 p.m.; Brunswick at Lewiston, 7 p.m.; Bangor at Mt. Blue, 7 p.m.; Buckfield at Forest Hills, 5 p.m.; MCI at Spruce Mountain, 6 p.m.; Leavitt at Nokomis, 6 p.m.; Cony at Oxford Hills, 5 p.m.

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Oxford Hills at Mt. Blue, 7 p.m.; Edward Little at Lewiston, 7 p.m.; Poland at Gray-New Gloucester, 6 p.m.; Winslow at Leavitt, 6 p.m.; Old Orchard Beach at Richmond, 6 p.m.; Spruce Mountain at Waterville, 6 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21 Girls

SATURDAY, JANUARY 24 Boys York at Poland, 5 p.m.; Gray-New Gloucester at Freeport, 2 p.m.

Girls Poland at York, 5 p.m.; Oak Hill at Monmouth, 7 p.m.; Freeport

Boys Hampden at Oxford Hills, 7 p.m.; Poland at Wells, 7 p.m.; Mt. Blue at Edward Little, 7 p.m.; Gardiner at Spruce Mountain, 6 p.m.; Richmond at Rangeley, 6 p.m.; Kennebunk at Gray-New Gloucester, 7 p.m.; Mt. Abram at Lisbon, 7 p.m.

Girls Gray-New Gloucester at Kennebunk, 7 p.m.; Richmond at Rangeley, 5 p.m.; Telstar at Dirigo, 7 p.m.; Madison at Monmouth, 7 p.m.; Wiscasset at St. Dominic, 7 p.m.; Oxford Hills at Hampden,

Gray-New Gloucester at Yarmouth, 6 p.m.; Edward Little at Cony, 7 p.m.; Leavitt at MCI, 6 p.m.; Spruce Mountain at MCHS, 6 p.m.; Hampden at Mt. Blue, 5 p.m.; Brunswick at Oxford Hills, 7 p.m.; Mt. Ararat at Lewiston, 7 p.m.; North Yarmouth at Richmond, 5 p.m.; Lake Region at Poland, 7 p.m.

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Girls Old Orchard Beach at Richmond, 5 p.m.; Leavitt at Winslow, 6 p.m.; Hall-Dale at Dirigo, 7 p.m.; Poland at Gray-New Gloucester, 5 p.m.; Waterville at Spruce Mountain, 6 p.m.; Edward Little at Lewiston, 6 p.m.; Oak Hill at Mt. Abram, 7 p.m.; Mountain Valley at Carrabec, 7 p.m.; Lisbon at St. Dominic, 7 p.m.; Wiscasset at Monmouth, 7 p.m.; Mt. Blue at Oxford Hills, 7 p.m.

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Rewind to 2013-14

Caleb Martin celebrates Poland’s victory over Greely in the Western Class B final in February.

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The Oxford Hills Vikings celebrate with the championship plaque after winning the Eastern Class A final against Edward Little at the Augusta Civic Center last February.

Scenes from 2013-14

Rangeley’s Natasha Haley, right, guards Richmond’s Emily Wiscasset’s Tylan Onorato tangles herself with Lisbon’s Douin as she brings the ball up the court during a game in Adrianna White in an attempt to steal the ball in the second Spruce Mountain’s Alex Bessey drives to the basket for a Richmond last season. quarter of their game in Lisbon last season. layup during a game in Jay last season.

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