10 years ago Holmes advances to NE wrestling championship SANFORD — Foxcroft Academy junior Connor Holmes finished third in the 285-pound bracket at the All-State Wrestling Tournament in Sanford on Saturday, punching his ticket to the New England Wrestling Championships in Hanover, Mass, on March 6-7.
10 years ago Pony girls finish sixth at state swim meet Staff report ORONO — Despite a small roster, the Foxcroft Academy girls’ swim team ended up with a big result on Feb.
10 years ago Foxcroft Academy sports news and notes Rich caps career with best performance at state ski championships Foxcroft Academy senior Annie Rich closed out a great career by placing 20th in the giant slalom and 21st in the slalom at the Class C ski championships at Big Rock Mountain in Mars Hill on Feb.
10 years ago PVC all-stars All three of the area’s Class C schools were represented on the Penobscot Valley Conference’s postseason honors lists.
10 years ago SPORTS ON TAP schedule subject to change Thursday, March 5—WRESTLING: Ridge View at Howland 3:30 p.
10 years ago All-conference track honorees DOVER-FOXCROFT — Several Foxcroft Academy athletes received post-season recognition from the Eastern Maine Indoor Track League.
10 years ago Fadley sparks La Salle to solid finish in the pool PHILADELPHIA — The La Salle mens’ swimming and diving had a solid showing at the Atlantic 10 Championships recently at the Spire Institute, finishing the four-day event in 4th place with 449.
10 years ago Houlton halts Dexter girls’ title quest By Pete WarnerBangor Daily News BANGOR — It took only 3-1/2 minutes for the Houlton Shiretowners to generate the momentum they needed to win on Saturday night.
10 years ago PCHS girls’ season ends in East C semifinal By Joseph CyrStaff Writer BANGOR — After coming close in recent years, the Houlton High School girls basketball team has finally cleared the hurdle of making it to a regional championship.
10 years ago Central’s second-half surge beats PCHS By Joseph Cyr Staff Writer BANGOR — Facing a familiar foe in the postseason can often be a basketball coach’s best friend, or worst nightmare, depending on the outcome.
10 years ago DOUBLE TROUBLE BDN photo/Linda Coan O’Kresik Central’s Jordn Smith tries to pass under pressure by PCHS defenders Mitchel Noyes and Cody White (32) in first half action of the boys class C quarterfinal game at the Cross Center on Feb.
10 years ago THREE’S A CROWD BDN photo/Linda Coan O’Kresik PCHS center Delani Bennett, left, Houlton’s Makala Watson, center and Haylee Patterson of PCHS, right, battle for a rebound during their Class C semifinal basketball game Feb.
10 years ago Pro wrestling coming to PCHS GUILFORD — A professional wrestling match featuring Gino Martino will take place on Saturday, March 7 at Piscataquis Community High School in Guilford at 7:30 p.
10 years ago Foxcroft Academy athletics week in review Smith namedBig East Player of the Year Foxcroft Academy basketball player Hunter Smith has been voted the Big East Player of the Year following a terrific junior season that saw him average 18.
10 years ago LEAP OF FAITH BDN photo/Linda Coan O’Kresik Dexter’s Peyton Watson goes up for a shot during the Class C semifinal basketball game against Mattanawcook Academy on Friday at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor.