Ramblers fell to Central Aroostook in battle for Class C Gold Ball.
Travis Barrett
Staff Writer
Travis Barrett covers sports for the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel, including high school soccer, hockey and lacrosse, as well as local auto racing. An award-winning sports writer, he returned to Maine in 2005 after covering professional and college beats in Rhode Island. He has worked in public relations and sports marketing fields during a five-year hiatus from journalism, including a stint as a social media consultant to NASCAR. Travis lives in Oakland with his wife, Sara, and children, Cooper and Samantha. During his off-hours, he openly roots for the Boston Red Sox, Boston Bruins and Liverpool Football Club, while just as openly rooting for anyone playing against the New England Patriots.
Video: Maci Beals of Central Aroostook talks about winning the Class C title
Junior guard led all scorers with 20 points in win over Winthrop.
Women’s college hockey: Colby blanks Bowdoin in NESCAC quarterfinals
Mules shut out rival Polar Bears in Alfond Rink’s final game.
Boys hockey: In its own universe, Presque Isle among Class B North’s best
Often overlooked, the Wildcats remain regional contenders year after year.
Class C girls basketball: Winthrop, Central Aroostook set for title game
With run-and-gun offenses, expect a high-scoring affair in Saturday’s championship tilt.
Girls basketball: Winthrop builds into state title contender from scratch
After being a junior varsity program in 2013-14, Ramblers on verge of first state title in 30 years.
College hockey: Colby College women prepare to host rival Bowdoin in playoffs
Alfond Rink’s potential last game pits Mules and Polar Bears against one another in NESCAC quarterfinals.
Class B North hockey: Hampden powers past Kennebec in quarterfinals
Cooper Leland’s six-point night carries Broncos into regional semifinals.
Sidelines: Three years later, Winthrop boys basketball team learned from its past
To win Class C South title, Ramblers had to do something they weren’t able to do three years ago — overcome the loss of a star player, Travis Barrett writes.
Podcast: Center Court, Day 8
Staff writers Travis Barrett, Drew Bonifant and Bill Stewart recap Saturday’s regional championships from the Augusta Civic Center.