High school football players and cheerleaders chosen for the Lobster Bowl learn about the importance of their fundraising from patients who have been treated at Shriners Hospitals for Children.
Haley Jones
Staff Writer
Haley has been with the Sun Journal sports department since November 2023. She graduated from Occidental College in Los Angeles in May 2022 with a degree in international relations. Haley also played lacrosse for the Tigers, so naturally, her love of sports led her to pursue a permanent sports journalism role. Before her move to Maine, she previously worked as a general assignment reporter in Lancaster, S.C., covering education, city council, crime and business. Haley is a native southerner, born and raised in Alpharetta, Georgia, so don’t be surprised when she slips the occasional “y’all” into her interview questions.
Nordic skiing: Mt. Blue’s Henri and Nora McCourt claim classical state titles
Twins win Class A races at Titcomb. Freeport’s Teo Steverlynck-Horne, Greely’s Sylvia Harvey, Orono’s Clara White and Fort Kent’s Alder Rearden also earn titles.
Girls basketball: Spruce Mountain wins big over Winthrop on senior night
The Phoenix send out their five seniors by leading the entire game.
Girls basketball: Monmouth downs Dirigo, runs win streak to three
The Mustangs take control early and maintain it throughout their victory over the Cougars. Kaitlyn Frost and Haley DeHahn pace Monmouth with 12 and 10 points, respectively, while Abby Luczynski tallies a game-high 19 for Dirigo.
Girls basketball: Spruce Mountain battles past Cony in fourth
Led by two 3-pointers apiece from Avery Bessey and Jaydn Pingree, the Phoenix outscore the Rams by 10 points in the final quarter.
Girls basketball: Mt. Abram starts fast and takes down Oak Hill
A 7-0 run in the opening minutes sets the tone for the Roadrunners in their road win over the Raiders. Mt. Abram’s Jenna Osgood nets a game-high 19 points.
Girls hockey: Katie Berard’s six goals lead Winslow co-op past Lewiston/Oak Hill
Winslow/Gardiner/Cony/Messalonskee/Lawrence/Erskine/Maranacook ends its three-game skid with a road win over the Blue Devils. Mt. Blue’s Leah Michaud scores a goal for the Black Tigers.
Boys soccer: Monmouth bounces back to beat St. Dom’s and advance to regional final
Brandon Smith’s hat trick after the Mustangs fall behind sends the Mustangs past the Saints and into the Class D South title game.