Even with no Gold Ball to play for, Black Bears are making a statement, Drew Bonifant writes.
Winter sports
Boys hockey: Kennebec holds off late charge from Gardiner
Peter Sack scores twice as RiverHawks win for 2nd time this season against Tigers.
Sidelines: Lawrence parlays a late scoring run into big victory over rival Skowhegan
Runs are going to happen in a basketball game, but how a team stops them can be key to victory, writes Travis Lazarczyk.
Girls basketball: Maranacook’s offensive balance paying off in strong start to season
It’s a different leading scorer each night for the Black Bears, who hold off Erskine in rematch.
Boys basketball: Familiarity fuels longstanding Cony-Lawrence rivalry
Rams and Bulldogs have played each other seven times in three years, and each meeting is a challenge for both teams.
Girls basketball: Gardiner finds its form, rolls past Morse
Tigers push winning streak to 4 games after starting season 0-2.
Remember When: The Waterville girls basketball team turned in 3 consecutive undefeated seasons
The Purple Panthers set the standard in Class B from 2007 through 2009, winning Gold Balls in each season.
Skiing notebook: Mt. Blue Nordic teams trying to make best out of pandemic season
Cougars staying sharp with hopes of squeezing in some more races this winter.
Decision on Maine high school wrestling season delayed
The MPA Wrestling Committee decides to wait until its Feb. 22 meeting to make a final decision on whether a competitive season can be held during the pandemic.
Basketball notes: Motivated Maranacook boys off to scorching start
Thompson takes over a starring role for Waterville girls; freshmen step up for Messalonskee girls.