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Race Walker Richard Ryckman Preparing For Big Competition Ahead

Fri, 24 May 2013 00:14:59 -0400

The PVC track championships are this weekend.

The small schools will compete Friday at Foxcroft Academy.

Dexter senior Richard Ryckman is one of the top race walkers in Maine this year.

Nick Coit has more. . . .

Bucksport Baseball And Softball Earn Victories Over Dexter

Fri, 24 May 2013 00:13:41 -0400

Cassidy Adams had 19 strikeouts to help Bucksport softball beat Dexter yesterday, 2-0.

The Golden Bucks baseball team also beating the Tigers, 13-2. . . .

UMaine Baseball Wins America East Tournament Opener Over Stony Brook

Wed, 22 May 2013 23:31:51 -0400

The UMaine baseball team beating Stony Brook today, 7-0, in the first game of the America East tournament. . . .

UMaine Baseball Team Understands Tradition Of The Program

Wed, 22 May 2013 23:27:53 -0400

Tradition has been a big motivator this season for the UMaine baseball team.

The funding and the upgrades to the facilities have come from strong alumni support.

The players this year know the history of the program. . . .

Messalonskee Grad Sam Dexter Making Immediate Impact For USM Baseball

Wed, 22 May 2013 23:24:13 -0400

The University of Southern Maine baseball team is heading to the Division Three College World Series this weekend. The Huskies will play in Appleton, Wisconsin for the crown.

First up on the road to the national title is Millsaps College on Friday morning.

One of USM's stars this season has b . . .

Howland Native And Retired Marine Could Have Name On NASCAR Race

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:32:37 -0400

A retired Marine Gunnery Sergeant with ties to Maine has the chance to stamp his name on the sport he loves.

Nick Coit has his story.

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OR

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Haggie Pratt Taking Over As Head Football Coach At Mount View

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:27:44 -0400

Haggie Pratt will take over the Mustang program after five years as football coach at Nokomis.

The former Dexter player also coached the Tigers for 12 years.

This hire for Mt. View gets Pratt back in the Little Ten Conference, though Pratt says it's tough to be leaving Newport. . . .

Maine Baseball Expects Close Game With Stony Brook

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:25:18 -0400

The UMaine baseball team opens up the America East tournament on Wednesday at 4:00 PM against Stony Brook. Two years ago, the Black Bears beat the Seawolves in the title game. Last year, Stony Brook returned the favor. This season, Maine is the team to beat. . . .

UMaine Baseball Heads to the Conference Tournament

Mon, 20 May 2013 21:27:14 -0400

UMaine baseball headed off to Lowell, Massachusetts Monday. The conference tournament is being played at a neutral site where the minor league Lowell Spinners play.

The Black Bears are going in as the team to beat after easily being the best in the conference during the regular season. . . .

Central Track Team Has No Track

Mon, 20 May 2013 21:24:58 -0400

The Central high school track team is pretty good. One of the top three in class "C" in the state right now. But the program has a major hurdle. There is no track at the school, and because there isn't one close to town, they practice behind the school in the grass. . . .

Waldo County YMCA Hosts Family Fun Triathlon

Sat, 18 May 2013 23:26:28 -0400

The Waldo County YMCA had a very successful day running the "Family Fun Triathlon." Nick Coit has more. . . .

Woodland Baseball And Softball Beat Shead

Sat, 18 May 2013 23:25:07 -0400

The Woodland softball team beat Shead today, 16-0.

Shead baseball also fell to Woodland today, 5-3, at Mansfield Stadium in Bangor. . . .

Ten Schools Compete In High School Track Meet At Hampden Academy

Sat, 18 May 2013 23:23:55 -0400

Highlights from today's high school track meet at Hampden Academy. . . .

UMaine Baseball Falls In Regular Season Finale

Sat, 18 May 2013 23:22:39 -0400

The UMaine baseball team losing the final game of the regular season today, 6-5, to UMBC.

The Black Bears head to the America East tournament next week. They'll play Stony Brook on Wednesday at 4:00 PM. . . .

UMaine Baseball Sweeps Doubleheader Away From UMBC

Fri, 17 May 2013 22:27:54 -0400

The UMaine baseball team won Game One of a doubleheader today against UMBC, 1-0.

The Black Bears also won the second game, 18-9. . . .

Medomak Valley Softball Holds Off Nokomis

Fri, 17 May 2013 22:26:44 -0400

The Medomak Valley softball team beat Nokomis today, 8-6. . . .

MMA Fighter Marcus Davis Still Competing At A High Level

Fri, 17 May 2013 22:25:00 -0400

Bangor's own Marcus Davis will step into the ring again in Lewiston this weekend.

He actually just signed a new contract with the fight group Bellator.

Even at age 39, he's competing at a high level. . . .

Renovations Are Underway At The UMaine Field House

Fri, 17 May 2013 00:20:11 -0400

Work has started on the UMaine field house.

It's a $5 million project that includes renovations on the inside and a new entryway. . . .

Central Boys, Orono Girls Track Teams Shine At Alfond Stadium

Fri, 17 May 2013 00:18:07 -0400

In today's high school track meet in Orono, the Central boys finishing first as a team. Orono was second, Foxcroft was third.

For the girls, Orono finishing in first, Old Town second, and Hermon was third. . . .

UMaine Hall Of Fame Class of 2013 Announced

Fri, 17 May 2013 00:15:44 -0400

The UMaine Hall of Fame Class of 2013 was announced this week. "Speed" Merritt, quarterback of the 1924 Black Bear football team, and Gerard LaFlamme, standout track and field star from the 1970s are on the list.

Nick Coit tells us about this year's other honorees.
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UMaine Shortstop Mike Fransoso Says He's Ready To Play This Weekend

Thu, 16 May 2013 23:55:14 -0400

A couple days ago, UMaine shortstop Mike Fransoso was hit in the face by a pitch during the game against Boston College.

But believe it or not, Fransoso says he plans to play this weekend.
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UMaine Hockey Alumni Give Their Take On Coaching Search

Wed, 15 May 2013 23:30:48 -0400

The search continues to find the new UMaine hockey coach. Nick Coit talked with three Black Bear alumni to get their take. . . .

Tyler Brothers To Compete In MMA Event In Lewiston

Wed, 15 May 2013 23:28:36 -0400

Jarrod and Jeremy Tyler are former Bronco athletes.

Jarrod was an all-state linebacker. Jeremy was a standout in track.

This weekend, the brothers will be competing again. They're both on the mixed martial arts card in Lewiston.

Tim Throckmorton visited with the two at work in Winterport . . .

New England Basketball Hall Of Fame To Enshrine Local Legends

Wed, 15 May 2013 23:27:09 -0400

Some of the biggest names you've heard over and over on the hardwood will be recognized next month at the New England Basketball Hall of Fame enshrinement.
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Brewer Softball Stays Unbeaten, Hampden Baseball Picks Up Road Win

Wed, 15 May 2013 23:22:36 -0400

The Brewer softball team holding off Skowhegan today, 6-5.

The Hampden baseball team beating Bangor on the road today, 8-2. . . .

A Look Back: The 1993 UMaine Hockey National Championship Season (Part Two)

Tue, 14 May 2013 21:32:24 -0400

Nick Coit looks back at college hockey's 1993 National Championship game, when UMaine took home the title for the first time. . . .

A Look Back: The 1993 UMaine Hockey National Championship Season (Part One)

Mon, 13 May 2013 21:25:49 -0400

Nick Coit takes us back in time to remember one of the greatest seasons of any UMaine sports team. . . .

Colby Women's Lacrosse Team Has National Championship Hopes

Fri, 10 May 2013 23:26:20 -0400

There's 16 Division Three women's lacrosse teams still playing in the NCAA tournament.

Colby College is one of them. They'll play the College of New Jersey tomorrow.

Tim Throckmorton caught up with the Mules before they left for the Regional in Hartford this afternoon. . . .

Friday's High School Baseball And Softball Highlights

Fri, 10 May 2013 23:20:14 -0400

The Bangor baseball team beat Lewiston today, 9-6.

The Orono baseball team beat Sumner, 6-3.

Orono softball taking down Sumner, 13-4. . . .

Rivals Old Town And Orono Merging Hockey Programs

Thu, 09 May 2013 23:24:11 -0400

The merging of the Old Town and Orono hockey programs received final approval from the Maine Principals Association this afternoon.

The move will save the future of hockey for Orono high skaters as there were only four players returning from last year's team.

Old Town has 13 coming back but th . . .

Husson Golf Preps For NCAA Tournament

Thu, 09 May 2013 23:21:36 -0400

It's becoming par for the course for the Husson golf team to go to the nationals. Tim Throckmorton was with the Eagles today at practice as they gear up for a long road trip.
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Husson Softball Looking To Earn NCAA Win

Wed, 08 May 2013 23:43:13 -0400

The Husson softball team left today for the Regionals in Massachusetts. It's the fifth consecutive trip to the NCAA tournament for the Eagles.

Nick Coit visited the team this week. . . .

Special Olympic Athletes Compete In Regionals

Wed, 08 May 2013 23:41:37 -0400

The Special Olympics Regionals for Penobscot, Piscataquis, and Hancock counties was held today.

420 athletes gave it their all in Brewer. . . .

Professional Boxing Returns To Maine

Tue, 07 May 2013 21:36:30 -0400

There hasn't been a professional boxing match in Maine in a long time. But this weekend the sport returns with an event in Skowhegan.

Tim Throckmorton has more. . . .

Husson Softball and Baseball Moves Into the Post Season

Mon, 06 May 2013 21:03:07 -0400

The Husson Eagles captured their second North Atlantic Conference Championship in three years after defeating the Castleton Spartans 4-2 in the championship game Monday.

Husson improves to 26-17 on the year with the victory. Up next is the East Coast Athletic Conference (ECAC) championships, wit . . .

Cony Softball on a Rampage Again

Mon, 06 May 2013 20:59:26 -0400

In class A high school softball, Cony has picked up right where it left off last season. The Rams have started the season at 6-0, riding their offensive fire power and shut down pitching. . . .

Jeff Cole Game Wraps Up Spring For UMaine Football

Sat, 04 May 2013 21:28:27 -0400

Today fans got their first look at the 2013 UMaine football team.

It's called the Jeff Cole Spring Game, in honor of the late Black Bear coach.

The offensive line will be young this season and they'll have to help make space for offensive weapons like nigel jones. He's one of a few guys fight . . .

Report: Justin Edwards Transferring To Kansas State

Sat, 04 May 2013 21:24:10 -0400

Multiple reports today, including one from CBS Sports, saying UMaine men's basketball player Justin Edwards is heading to Kansas State.

The now former UMaine guard had a list that included Iowa State, Creighton, and Saint Louis, but has decided to become a Wildcat.

The sophomore led the Black . . .

UMaine Softball Splits Doubleheader With Hartford

Sat, 04 May 2013 21:22:55 -0400

The UMaine softball team lost to Hartford, 4-0, in the first game of a doubleheader today.

In Game Two though, the Black Bears returned the favor, beating Hartford, 4-0. . . .

Early Offense Powers John Bapst Baseball Past Ellsworth

Sat, 04 May 2013 21:21:25 -0400

The John Bapst baseball team beat Ellsworth today, 12-3. . . .

Bangor Raceway Opens Up For 130th Season

Sat, 04 May 2013 21:16:59 -0400

Bangor Raceway opening up today for the 130th season.

Post times starting up around 2:30PM, an earlier start, because of the Kentucky Derby.

Everybody watching as Ron Cushing put on a show.

He won four races today, including race number six.

Cushing and "Town Fool" just edging out Shawn . . .

UMaine Shows Off Campus To "Black Bears Of Tomorrow"

Fri, 03 May 2013 23:28:17 -0400

UMaine held its third "Bears of Tomorrow" day today. More than 200 fifth graders had a chance to tour the campus and meet with faculty.

Some Black Bear coaches and athletes also met with the kids.

The group brought together students from as far away as Millinocket and Northeast Harbor.

The . . .

Six Schools Compete At Cameron Stadium In High School Track Meet

Fri, 03 May 2013 23:26:20 -0400

Highlights from today's high school track meet at Cameron Stadium in Bangor. . . .

Husson Baseball Prepares For North Atlantic Conference Tournament

Thu, 02 May 2013 23:29:59 -0400

The playoffs begin tomorrow for the Husson baseball team. Nick Coit was at practice with the Eagles this afternoon.
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Gold Medal Olympian Seth Wescott Sidelined With ACL Injury

Thu, 02 May 2013 23:22:20 -0400

Another tough break for Seth Wescott. The two-time Olympic Snowboard Cross Gold Medal winner just had ACL replacement surgery on his left knee.

The timing isn't great, because now he'll have to try to recover and prep for the next Olympic games at the same time.

Sochi, Russia is hosting the 20 . . .

Central Softball, Bangor Baseball Win Big On The Diamond

Thu, 02 May 2013 23:20:38 -0400

The Central softball team beat Bangor Christian today, 14-4.

The Bangor Christian baseball team beat Central, 14-1. . . .

Dexter Baseball, Orono Softball Earn Victories On The Diamond

Wed, 01 May 2013 23:30:02 -0400

The Orono softball team beat Dexter today, 4-0.

The Dexter baseball team beat Orono today, 10-1. . . .

Special Olympic Athletes Come Together For "Field Day With Friends"

Wed, 01 May 2013 23:27:39 -0400

Some young olympians got together locally today.

It was a perfect day for a little competition and for hanging out with friends.

Tim Throckmorton has the story from Brewer. . . .

UMaine Football And Women's Soccer Team Host Annual Jeff Cole Bone Marrow Drive

Wed, 01 May 2013 23:24:38 -0400

The football and women's soccer teams joining forces today for the annual Jeff Cole Bone Marrow Drive.

Students are asked to come into the Memorial Union and just swab inside the cheek.

The sample will be put on the national registry.

Bone marrow donations can be used to treat serious disea . . .

Old Town High School Upgrades Outdoor Athletic Facilities

Wed, 01 May 2013 00:17:34 -0400

The track program at Old Town High School had been very good for many years, gravel track and all. The training area has needed an upgrade for a long time, and it's about to get that. Tim Throckmorton has more.
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