FREEPORT — Caroline Smith scored 21 points to power the Freeport High School girls basketball team to a 45-24 Western Maine Conference win over Sacopee Valley on Friday. The 1-0 Falcons, who visit Yarmouth on Tuesday at 5:30 p.m., led 13-4, 21-8 and 35-15 at the quarter breaks. Rachel Wall chipped in 10 points in the […]
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UMaine Football: Black Bears heading to semifinals
OGDEN, Utah — The University of Maine football team earned a berth in the national semifinals for the first time in program history with a tense 23-18 victory at Weber State University on Friday night. The Black Bears (10-3) came up with four second-half interceptions after building an 11-point lead early in the third quarter to […]
Dolphins-Patriots Sunday Stunner: Miami Miracle!
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — The celebratory mob scene in the corner of the end zone broke out far from Ryan Tannehill, leaving him in the open field, running and screaming as he waved his arms. Since he couldn’t find anyone to hug, he flopped to the grass on his back, the job done and the game […]
NFL Sunday Roundups: Kansas City Chiefs survive Ravens in overtime
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Harrison Butker atoned for a 43-yard miss as time expired with a 36-yard field goal in overtime, and the Kansas City Chiefs stopped the Baltimore Ravens on fourth down to clinch a playoff spot with a 27-24 victory on Sunday. The Chiefs (10-2) twice converted on fourth down before Patrick Mahomes threw […]
Sunday Night NFL: Goff, Rams shut down by Bears in 15-6 loss
CHICAGO — Jared Goff was born in California and played his college ball for California before beginning his pro career in Southern California with the Los Angeles Rams. The Golden State kid looked a little lost in the Windy City. Harassed by Chicago’s fierce pass rush all night long, Goff threw a career-high four interceptions in […]
Allaire produced strong season for Warriors
WELLS — The Wells High School boys cross country team enjoyed a successful 2018 season — including a ninth-place finish at the Class B state championships. A major part of the Warriors’ success was junior Griffin Allaire, who has been named the Journal Tribune’s boys cross country Most Valuable Player for the 2018 campaign. Allaire’s […]
Rams roll past Tigers
BIDDEFORD — Despite trailing by one point at the end of the first quarter, the hosting Biddeford boys basketball team could not match Kennebunk, as the Rams won 84-60 on opening night. Maxwell Murray had a big performance for Kennebunk, racking up a game-high 24 points. Alex McAlevey led the Tigers with 15 points while […]
Preview: Girls hoops season … Here we go
BRUNSWICK — The 2017/18 girls high school basketball season provided plenty of excitement for fans of area teams. Brunswick and Freeport made deep postseason runs, Morse lost a close preliminary game, while Richmond once again made the trip to Augusta. Mt. Ararat, Lisbon and Wiscasset each had seasons where each team improved and will look to […]
Preview: Indoor track teams are ready to begin
BRUNSWICK — Some of the state’s best indoor track athletes are on area high school teams and as the season is about to begin, they and their teammates are ready to compete this winter. Mt. Ararat’s Lisandro Berry-Gaviria returns as Class A’s top runner in both the one- and two-mile events. Brunswick’s Sam Cenescar will look […]
Polar Bears Undefeated: Top-ranked Bowdoin women’s basketball rallies for 75-67 win
DARTMOUTH, Mass. — The Bowdoin College women’s basketball team dominated the fourth quarter to fend off UMass-Dartmouth, 75-67, on Thursday evening. The top-ranked Polar Bears (7-0) outscored the Corsairs (6-1) 18-7 in the final period to put the hosts away and deal them their first loss of the campaign. The game was tight for the first […]
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