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Thornton Academy hockey standout accomplishes mission with team’s second straight title

Posted on March 15, 2012 by Dan Hickling

LEWISTON — There wasn’t any one-hour prime time ESPN special when he revealed his own “Decision”. Still for sheer impact — at least on the Maine high school hockey landscape — Thornton Academy’s C.J. Maksut had it all over LeBron … Continue reading →

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Historical hockey powerhouse St. Dom’s seeking first state title since 2000

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Dan Hickling

LEWISTON – When historical high school hockey powerhouses in Maine are discussed, St. Dominic is always on the tip of the tongue. With 24 state titles to point to, it would have to be. However, the last of those crowns … Continue reading →

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Marshwood wrestling victory provides some closure for coach after death of son

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Dan Hickling

WINDHAM – Day after grueling day for 29 years, Matt Rix has poured his life into those of countless young wrestlers as the varsity coach at Marshwood. And hour after tormented hour for the past three years, Rix has grieved … Continue reading →

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Massabesic wrestler seeks to become his family’s first ‘three-peater’ at state meet

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Dan Hickling

WATERBORO – Come wrestling tournament time, it’s all about the bragging rights. There are those that are earned at regionals for being the “Best in the West”, and there are those that come at states with being crowned Maine’s “Main … Continue reading →

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Leonardi is best girls distance runner in Maine since Benoit

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Dan Hickling

KENNEBUNK – Here’s a no brainer: Abbey Leonardi of Kennebunk is the most dominant girls distance runner to come out of Maine in years. Want proof? Here’s plenty. How about 10 individual Class A state titles. Or state records in … Continue reading →

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Despite snow, thoughts turn to Portland Sea Dogs, Maine’s collegiate summer teams

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Dan Hickling

So what if we’re in the dead of winter? Snowdrifts? So long as the fenders stay clear of them, who cares? And let the mercury sink below zero if it wants. None of that means that you can’t think about … Continue reading →

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Parity presents nightly challenge for Western Maine ‘A’ hockey teams

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Dan Hickling

PORTLAND — It could be considered high school hockey’s version of a whirl-a-gig. Picture this: Unbeaten at the time (just before the Christmas break), Thornton Academy was beaten by Falmouth, quite soundly. Falmouth then is handed its first blemish by … Continue reading →

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Worrell’s Florida team relishes chance to compete at Maine High School Hockey Invitational

Posted on January 2, 2012 by Dan Hickling

PORTLAND – The last light has been turned out on the 2011 sports calendar, but not without the staging of perennial highlight, the 11th Annual Maine High School Hockey Invitational. Three dozen teams — roughly half of them from Maine … Continue reading →

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Young coach Bourassa brings intensity to Bonny Eagle boys basketball team

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Dan Hickling

STANDISH – Behind every good team is a good team is a good coach. Or at least that’s the way it usually works. Squads that really stand out are ones who take on the character of its coach. Play the … Continue reading →

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Thornton Academy makes strong statement for Class A hockey state-title defense

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Dan Hickling

BIDDEFORD – Is two games too few? Or is it a large enough sample size with which to properly peg the strength of defending Class A hockey champions, Thornton Academy. If you saw how handily the Golden Trojans dispatched their … Continue reading →

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