AUGUSTA — What looked like a runaway midway through the third quarter turned into a pretty tight game as the Cony and Brunswick girls basketball teams squared off in the season opener Friday night.
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HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS BASKETBALL: Cony holds off rally to win
Josie Lee scored 13 points, including six in the final two minutes, to lead Cony to a 53-41 win over Brunswick in the season opener for both teams Friday night. The Rams led by as many as 20 points in the second half, before the Dragons cut the lead to three (42-39) with just over five minutes left.
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GARY HAWKINS: Things to remember as we move inside
The high school basketball season gets under way Friday night when everything athletes, fans and coaches do gets scrutinized more closely than during outdoor fall activities. Remarks that flutter away on autumn breezes find their way to officials’ ears or those of opposing fans and players. With that in mind, here are a few suggestions.
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HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL: For Cooper, all things basketball
Walker Cooper was born in the middle of a run in which his father, Bruce, coached the Lawrence High School girls basketball team to four Class A state championships.
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COLLEGE CONNECTIONS: Leclerc sets example at Bentley
It’s early in the season, but Sam Leclerc already has turned in a couple of big games for the Bentley University men’s basketball team.
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KENNEBEC JOURNAL BOYS SOCCER COACH OF THE YEAR: Haskell brought focus on fitness to Hall-Dale program
Andy Haskell hit the ground running after he was hired to coach the Hall-Dale High School boys soccer team.
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KENNEBEC JOURNAL GIRLS SOCCER COACH OF THE YEAR: Morin steps in and keeps winning tradition going
Maranacook Community High School girls soccer coach Mike Morin grew up playing hockey and football.
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KENNEBEC JOURNAL GIRLS SOCCER PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Competitiveness helps Hurley lead Bobcats to 2 titles
The smile Danica Hurley wears most of the time when she’s away from the court or playing field belies the competitor within. And at 5-foot-4, 115 pounds, she’s not physically intimidating.
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MEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL: UMA has no problem with undermanned Nashua
AUGUSTA — It’s nice to have a breather now and then.
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MORNING SENTINEL GOLFER OF THE YEAR: Madison senior goes low to win 2nd Class C title
Seth Sweet began competing in golf tournaments at age 10. By the time he was 12, he became the youngest player ever to qualify for the Maine Amateur.