Jace Bessey leads the Phoenix with 21 points and Austin Armandi sinks four 3-pointers in a 60-49 victory.
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.
Basketball notebook: Depth helps Lincoln Academy boys contend
The Lincoln Academy boys and Cony girls both have several new players stepping into big roles this season.
Mainers, New Yorkers enjoy unfamiliar competition in Holiday Hoops Showcase
The Varsity Maine Holiday Hoops Showcase continued Saturday and offered participants a chance to step out of their comfort zone.
Girls basketball notebook: Addition of KVAC schools to SMAA for basketball makes scheduling easier
The four Class AA teams from the KVAC have been added to the SMAA schedule this season.
What does it take to win a cheerleading state championship? Ask Maine’s coaches
Coaches say building a winning routine starts early and depends on athletes who are coachable and hard-working.
Lisbon’s football season was derailed by hazing allegations. Here’s how it happened.
The team forfeited the second half of its season after officials began investigating. Seven players were removed from the team.
Boys’ Cross Country Runner of the Year: Sam Laverdiere, Lake Region
The senior won the Class B title, running the fastest time across all classes despite a broken collarbone that delayed the start to his season.
Boys’ cross country: 2024 Varsity Maine All-State team
State champions Sam Laverdiere and Aran Johnson highlight this year’s squad.
Mic’d up: Falmouth football players before state championship victory
Eli Bush and Ben Robbins warm up prior to Saturday’s Class B title game.
CMCC men’s soccer team overcomes past disappointments to win first national title
The Mustangs claim the USCAA Division II championship in their fourth consecutive appearance in the national tournament.