Cheverus win streak ends in girls’ hockey

Abby Rutt scores twice as Scarborough earns a 3-1 victory that stops the Stags’ streak at 24 games.

Hockey Notebook: Cheverus girls’ team shuffles lineup, keeps winning

When Cheverus High celebrated an undefeated state championship girls’ hockey season last February, no one was talking dynasty. Six of the 10 regulars were seniors, including four All-State players. Let the rebuilding begin. But the Stags beat Biddeford 6-0 last week and are now 3-0 heading into a key game against Scarborough on Saturday. Cheverus […]

High School Hockey Notebook: Sanford shelves varsity schedule in face of declining numbers

The Sanford High boys’ hockey program is in retreat. But the Redskins don’t know if reinforcements are on the way. Sanford has eliminated varsity hockey this season and will play only a 10-game junior varsity schedule. “We’re trying to save the hockey program,” said Sanford Athletic Director Gordon Salls, adding that a combination of inexperience […]

Wildcats in command in 3-0 win over Tigers

York takes charge from the start, outshooting Biddeford 35-13 in a dominating victory.

Bowdoin vs. USM: For women, another meeting worthy of a great rivalry

A young, undersized USM team gives Bowdoin a battle before the Polar Bears show their poise.

Bowdoin vs. USM: For men, three shotsat the line come in the nick of time

BRUNSWICK — Corteze Isaac sank three free throws with three seconds left to give the University of Southern Maine a 70-68 men’s basketball win over Bowdoin Tuesday night at Morrell Gymnasium.

Isaac’s free throws came after Bowdoin took its only lead of the game with 14 seconds to go, 68-67, on two free throws by Ryan O’Connell.

Isaac then dribbled downcourt, moved to the top of the key and drew a crowd of defenders as he let go an off-balance shot.

Boys’ Cross Country MVPIt’s catch him if you can; Eastman leads the way

Silas Eastman of Fryeburg Academy learned to take an early lead in races, and it paid off with a perfect season in Maine.

Girls’ Hockey Preview: 5 Teams to Watch

Scarborough LAST SEASON: 12-7, West semifinalist OUTLOOK: The Red Storm graduated two dangerous forwards, but Scarborough has a solid core, featuring the region’s best player in Abby Rutt, and a talented freshmen class that could make the Red Storm the team to beat in the West.   York LAST SEASON: 14-6, West semifinalist OUTLOOK: The […]

Girls’ Hockey Preview: Players to Watch

Monica Aaskov, Falmouth, junior defenseman: Will anchor the Yachtsmen defense in a rebuilding year. Raechel Allen, Portland, junior forward: All-West first-team pick, solid two-way player. Courtney Barker, Yarmouth, senior defenseman: All-West first-team pick and the Clippers’ leader. Casey Benner, Greely, senior defenseman: All-West first-team pick will help Rangers’ push to playoffs. Hannah Dineen, Cape Elizabeth-Waynflete, […]

Hockey is in her blood: It’s part of her family

Abby Rutt, the fourth child in a hockey-playing family, will be a force for Scarborough this season.