2013 – Page 6759 – The Portland Press Herald

Girls’ roundup: South Portland survives a test against Gorham

by From staff reports January 19, 2013

SOUTH PORTLAND – Danica Gleason and Brianne Maloney each scored 16 points, and South Portland held on for a 49-47 win over Gorham in an SMAA girls’ basketball game Friday night. South Portland (10-2) never trailed in the second half, but also never led by more than seven. Kristin Ross scored 16 points and Ashley […]

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Scoring woes leave Bears tied up

by Glenn Jordan January 19, 2013

One goal is all Maine can muster in a deadlock with another struggling Hockey East team, Merrimack.

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Girls’ basketball: Wildcats overwhelm Rangers

by GREG REID Special to the Press Herald January 19, 2013

York takes control with big runs in the second and third quarters, and beats Greely for the second time.

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Boys’ roundup: Trojans spring upset; Cole gets 50 for Scots

by From staff reports January 19, 2013

SACO – Reuben Moses scored 17 points Friday night, and Thornton Academy pulled away in the fourth quarter to send Portland to its first loss, earning a 64-52 victory in an SMAA schoolboy basketball game at Linnell Gymnasium. Thornton (7-5) trailed 47-44 through three quarters before taking charge, grabbing its final lead midway through the […]

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Pirates secure shootout victory

by MIKE SCANDURA Special to the Press Herald January 19, 2013

Jordan Szwarz’s goal in the seventh round of the shootout gives Portland a 3-2 win at Providence.

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NHL Notebook: Blues rescue Redden from AHL’s Whale

by The Associated Press January 19, 2013

ST. LOUIS – The St. Louis Blues agreed to terms with defenseman Wade Redden on Friday on a one-year, $800,000 deal. The 35-year-old Redden was placed on waivers this week by the New York Rangers, who bought out the final two years of his contract Thursday. Also on Friday, the Blues released 35-year-old defenseman Colin […]

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Girls’ basketball: Strong bench sustains McAuley’s streak

by MARK JEANNERET Special to the Press Herald January 19, 2013

The top-ranked Lions rely on secondary players to improve to 12-0.

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NFL Notebook: Jets choose Idzik as new GM

by The Associated Press January 19, 2013

NEW YORK – The New York Jets hired Seattle Seahawks executive John Idzik to be their general manager Friday, completing an interview process that began two weeks ago and included 10 candidates. Idzik, the Seahawks’ vice president of football administration, was selected by owner Woody Johnson and team president Neil Glat and beat out Pittsburgh […]