Messalonskee is looking ahead to the playoffs determined not to be distracted by its undefeated campaign.
Bill Stewart
Bill Stewart has been the sports editor at the Morning Sentinel and Kennebec Journal since 2014. During his tenure as sports editor, the papers have received national recognition from the Associated Press Sports Editors. A Massachusetts native, he graduated from the University of Maine in 1999 with a BA in Journalism. He began his journalism career as a sports reporter at the Berkshire (Pittsfield, Massachusetts) Eagle in 1999. He also worked at the Republican-American (Waterbury, Connecticut) and Eagle-Tribune (Lawrence, Massachusetts). In his free time, he enjoys adventures with his family, reading and a good game of cribbage.
CENTER COURT: Maranacook storms past Dirigo
The Black Bears reached the Western C final with an 87-71 win partly built on a 24-point, 11-rebound effort from junior guard Cam Brochu.
CENTER COURT: Carrabec girls fend off Maranacook
The Cobras advanced to the Western C final for the first time in 16 years with a 58-52 win over the Bears.
CENTER COURT: Top-seeded Edward Little cruises past Cony
The Rams got a team-high 17 points from Hayley Quirion but couldn’t top the Red Eddies, falling 61-43 in their semifinal Wednesday.
CENTER COURT: Maranacook girls beat Kents Hill
Christine Miller dropped a game-high 25 points as her team advanced to the regional semifinals 52-39 over the Huskies.
CENTER COURT: Maranacook boys beat Winthrop
Senior guard Taylor Wilbur dropped 34 points, including eight 3-pointers, as the Black Bears won 68-52.
CENTER COURT: Waynflete too much for Monmouth
Senior Serge Nyirikamba scored a game-high 26 for the Flyers as they rolled the Mustangs 66-51.
HIGH SCHOOL HOCKEY NOTEBOOK: Cony holding strong at 7th
The Rams close out their regular season Thursday against Edward Little.
HIGH SCHOOL HOCKEY NOTEBOOK: Winslow gets break before playoffs
The Black Raiders get a week off to rest after a tough loss to end the regular season.
CENTER COURT: Western C boys kick off Monday
Winthrop-Maranacook highlight of bracket