Proud Grandmother, Carol Pelletier had two grandsons to cheer for last night (Feb 3) when Fort Kent and Wisdom played. Mason is a Warrior and Camden is a Pioneer. Nothing like Family!!!
Proud Grandmother
1983 Flashback Caribou’s Missy Belanger
1983 Flashback
Caribou’s Missy Belanger led the number 6 Viking to an upset over top-ranked Bangor in The Eastern Maine Championship game,
The Vikings went on to beat Portland and bring the Gold Ball back to The County.
Many Viking fans met the bus as they exited the Interstate in Houlton and followed the team back to Caribou!!
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Fort Fairfield Tigers Upset Fort Kent Boys
The Tigers jumped out to a 14-6 first quarter lead and controlled the tempo the rest of the way and picked up a big pointworthy win,
Fort Kent managed to cut into the lead in the forth period, but Ethan Walsh had two thunderous dunks for the Tigers to close the deal!
The Warriors drop to 9-8 but still cling to fourth place and will host Wisdomin their final game on Monday.’
The Tigers picked up their third win in a row to improve to 9-7 and jumped to seventh place. They have two Big games left, on Monday against Class B Houlton and a HUGE Final game on Thursday when they will host Madawaska,
Fort Fairfield 58
Walsh 18, Ala 13, Griffeths 9, O’Neal 9, Cormier 5, Gardner 2, Edgecomb 1, Gorneault 1
Fort Kent 44
A. Jeffes 16, Pelletier 8, Naranja 7,Severe 5. J. Jeffers 3, Mornault 3 , Kelley 2
Tigers 14 9 17 18 58
Warriors 6 10 14 14 44
Camden Pelletier wins Clyde “Butch” Shaw Soccer Award
Long time Soccer oficial Dave DeMerchent presented Wisdom’s Camden Pelletier with his Clyde “Butch” Shaw Soccer Award tonight.
Congratulations Camden!!!
Olivia McNally Starts Coaching Career
Olivia McNally, always was a personal favorite of mine.
She Graduated from Katahdin High School and UMPI. She played basketball in both places.
She works as a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) in Southern Maine.
This year she stepped into the coaching ranks as the 8th grade girls coach at Loranger Memorial School in RSU 23 in Old Orchaard Beach.
She is shown here, proudly standing by a banner of her team which recently completed a perfect 11- 0 season.
Congratulations Olivia and here is to many more years of continued success.
New Sports Guy at WAGM TV
Have you seen Joseph Lemelin in your gym this season.? He is the new Sports Guy at WAGM TV. He started working with Rene Cloukey – Wagmtv, but has kind of had a lot to learn on the fly after Rene’s retirement. Gray Media decided that our area only need one sports reporter instead of two and Joseph has a lot of people to meet between the St John Valley and the Katahdin Region.
When you see him in your gym, take a minute to welcome him to The County! He is working hard to bring our athletes the best coverage that he can.
At the very least, share some popcorn with him, so he can tell us who has the best Popcorn in The County.
He;s not hard to spot. He is the guy with the fancy camera capturing highlights our your atheletes
(Tyler Turner Photography)
Coach Corrigan Reaches 100th Win
Congratulations to Coach Kyle Corrigan who reached his 100th career victory with last night’s victory over Houlton.
Coach Corrigan is in his sixth season at Caribou, His teams have won two State Championships and currently sit atop the Class B standings.
Now on to the next 100!!!
Congratulations and Good Luck the rest of the way!
WARRIORS REBUILDING
Injured Team Captains Ally Shields and Hanna McGary (Photo by Candy Nevers)
WARRIORS REBUILDING
by Ken Holck
Coach Cliff Urquhart knew he would have to replace three starters from last season from the State Championship team. Cami Shields, Maddie Shields and Emma Landry all graduated and each had started for the past three seasons.
However, injuries have forced the Warriors into an entirely new starting unit this season.
Junior Ally Shields was lost with a season-ending knee injury in the preseason and more recently returning point guard Hannah McGary has found herself in need a walking boot which will keep her out of action for the foreseeable future.
The Warriors started off with a pretty tough schedule and currently find themself with a three-and-five record and in 7th place in Class D.
Coach Urquhart sees a light at the end of the tunnel. This current group is gaining experience quickly and have been competitive on most nights. His two captains remain with the team and offer leadership qualities and encouragement to their teammates.
Senior Libby Anderson is the team’s post-presence. Last year she served as the first person off the bench in most games. This year she has been counted on to do most of the rebounding and a lot of the inside scoring Libby sets the tone with her hard work and her big smile every day
Sophomore Alexis Hersey is starting to realize her potential as she has emerged as the team’s high scorer in most games. One opposing coach recently called her the most underrated player in the County, and definitely one of the most improved.
Sophomore Jazmyn Ellingwood has taken over the point responsibilities. She is a hard-nosed defensive player who is on the front of the press She is a steady scorer as well
Her sister Olivia, a senior, has been holding down one of the inside positions in the team and has shown the ability to mix it up with the other teams’ post players and provide some scoring.
Freshman Emma Stubbs, has been the 5th starter in most games has been counted on to rebound and score a little bit from the inside.
Freshman Haley McGary has played major minutes as the first person off the bench the hard-working little lefty has gained confidence in each game and has a knack for picking up key baskets with her fearless drives to the hoop.
Kendall Lawler, Neveah Keyes, Savanah Anderson, and Grace Anderson have been steady contributors when called upon.
Coach Urquhart and his assistant Wendall Harvey are both pleased with the effort of this young team.
By the time post-season arrives, this team should be ready to make some noise.
Elks Hoop Shoot foul shooting competition
PHOTO:
Top Row: Isabella Edgecomb, Nick Hopkins, Jayce Clockedile, Evangeline Chalou
Bottom Row: Alivia Deprey, Aaron Cloukey, Adaline Cheney , Jackson Brooks-Buck
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Six youth emerged out of a field of 46 competitors to advance in the Elks Hoop Shoot foul shooting competition held December 14 at Presque Isle Middle School. The event was sponsored by Presque Isle Elks Lodge #1954.
Isabella Edgecomb of Limestone made 15 out of 25 free throws to take the top spot in the 8-9 year-old girls category. Placing second was Adaline Cheney of Mapleton.
Nick Hopkins of Easton topped eight other competitors by sinking 21 shots and taking the 8-9 boys division. The runner-up was Jayce Clockedile of Mars Hill.
For 10-11 girls, Evangeline Chalou of Easton claimed the win by netting 16 of her attempts. Alivia Deprey of Caribou took second place.
Aaron Cloukey of Presque Isle Middle School was victorious in the very competitive 10-11 boys division. Cloukey’s 22 successful attempts put him ahead of runner-up Collin Robertson, also of Presque Isle and representing Zippel Elementary.
Taking top honors in the 12-13 girls category was Annalise Griffeth of Caribou Middle School with a total of 16 makes. Claiming second was Sophie Blackstone, representing Easton.
Jackson Brooks-Buck of Presque Isle Middle School won in the 12-13 boys division by totaling 21. The runner-up was Colby Browning of Easton.
All six first-place winners earned the right to advance to the next round, which is the district competition. That event will take place Sunday, January 5 at the James F. Doughty School in Bangor.
Capturing the William Sewall Outstanding Shooter awards, which go to the boy and girl with the highest totals among all the age divisions, were Cloukey for the boys and Chalou for the girls, She outlasted Griffeth in a shootout that went two rounds before being decided.
The awards are presented in honor of Sewall, who directed the Presque Isle lodge Hoop Shoot program for nearly 40 years. He passed away in 2023.
A total of 829 youth participated in preliminary contests held at Ashland, Caribou, Easton, Limestone, Mapleton, Mars Hill, Presque Isle (PIMS and Zippel), Washburn and Woodland. The winners of those preliminaries qualified for the lodge competition.
Chandler Guerrette recently inducted into the Husson Hall of Fame 2024
CONGRAUTULATIONS to former Preque Isle Wildcat, Chandler Guerrette who was recently inducted into the Husson Hall of Fame 2024
Chandler Guerrette the first player to ever be selected Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year in the same season.
She is pictured here with her brother Griffen, before the ceremony started.
For those who don’t know, Griffen is the new boys coach for Central Aroostook this season.
A whole lot of good basketball genes in their family!!!!
Happy Birthday Wayne Quint.
Happy Birthday Wayne Quint. At 88, he still golfs as much as he can. He finally retired a few years ago, but I saw him in Bangor during the tournament in Feb, cheering on his Hawks!
Hope you have a great day!!!!
Madelynn Duprey commits to Southern New Hampshire University
Congratulations Madelynn Duprey on your commitment to Southern New Hampshire University
“So unbelievably blessed to announce my commitment to continue my athletic and academic career at Southern New Hampshire University. Huge thank you to Coach Pinkos for this amazing opportunity.
Most importantly thank you to my mom and dad. You both have sacrificed countless hours driving me up and down the interstate, rebounding for me in the gym, and teaching me valuable lessons on and off the court. Without the unlimited support from the both of you none of this would be possible. Go Penmen
OWEN SWEENEY SETS NEW SCORING RECORD AT EASTON
Owen Sweeney poured in 56 points last night against Ashland, in his bid to reach 1000 points before the Tournament starts. ( He fell just short last night- but should easily reach the milestone in the quarterfinals)
In the process, he set a new single-game scoring record for Easton High School. The previous record was 46 points, held by Mark Page which was set 43 years ago.
Page set the record on January 11, 1981, when Easton played. Southern Aroostook. The Bears won that game 85-61.
(File photo shared from Glenny Mahan earlier this year.)
Lily Oliver scores 1000
CONGRATULATIONS Junior LILY OLIVER of Fort Kent on your 1000th Point tonight. Lily poured in 35 points tonight, leading the Warriors to a win over Easton. …… Lily joins the following girls on the 1000-point club at Fort Kent :
Stephanie Caron 1985
Kristin Violette 2006
Marissa Albert 2008
Emily Pelletier 2009
Taylor Boucher 2010
Cassidy Lovely 2018
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