No. 9 Black Bears focus defense on slowing freshman Jace Bessey and finally pull away from the Phoenix in the final minute.
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Nordic skiing: Emma Charles dominates KVAC, Mt. Blue teammate Henri McCourt wins boys title
Spruce Mountain’s Abrahm Geissinger and Orono’s Ruth White win MVC pursuit titles.
Girls basketball: Winthrop emerges victorious from battle with Spruce Mountain
After the Phoenix rally back in the third, the Ramblers pull back ahead in the the fourth to claim Mountain Valley Conference win.
Cheering: Lisbon wins Class C South title
In their first in-person competition in two years, the Greyhounds hit their routine and win the regional championship. Mountain Valley takes third, Spruce Mountain sixth and Dirigo seventh.
Local roundup: Mt. Blue boys basketball edges Cony for win
Zach Poisson leads Cougars with 18 points.
Spruce Mountain opens up on Dirigo in MVC clash
Boys basketball: The Phoenix treat fans to 65-40 victory, with senior guard Owen Bryant leading the way with his game-high 14 points.
Girls basketball: Hall-Dale looking for experience, mental toughness to pay off this season
Bulldogs return nearly all players from last year’s team, and with that continuity comes more poise in key moments.
Boys hockey: Late goal gives Mt. Ararat/Lisbon/Morse edge over Capital Region
Bryce Poulin’s power play goal the difference for Eagles in win over Hawks.
H.S. basketball notebook: ‘Defensive mindset’ propelling Winthrop girls this season
Also, Mountain Valley’s Autumn Freeman catches fire, Teigan Pelletier providing scoring punch for Oxford Hills, the St. Dom’s boys off to strong start and the young Spruce Mountain girls are undefeated.
Hockey notebook: The Messalonskee boys, a Class B North contender, start season on right track
With a roster full of returners and three solid lines, Eagles roll past Camden Hills.