Bangor Daily News

BELFAST - Caribou and Ellsworth have literally been chasing each other all over Maine's cross country trails this fall, and Saturday's Eastern Maine Class B regional championship at Troy Howard Middle School was no different. Led by junior Corey DeWitt's first-place finish, in 16 minutes, 32 seconds over 5,000 meters, the Ellsworth Eagles tucked four runners in the top 10 en route to a 48-67 victory over the runner- up Vikings. Leavitt of Turner was third with 85, while Waterville took fourth...

Maine Falls Vs. Umass After 4th-Quarter Woes

ORONO - Despite being blown out in its previous two games, the University of Maine flirted briefly with posting a big upset Saturday afternoon. The Black Bears couldn't make enough plays to get the job done.

Late Surge Leads Bears by Chargers Lundin Records Shutout

ORONO - Sophomore goalie Matt Lundin knew what was at stake when he manned the pipes for the University of Maine in Saturday night's game against Alabama-Huntsville. Six-foot-seven freshman Ben Bishop, thanks to his 3-1 record, 1.73 goals-against average, and .929 save percentage, has emerged as the No. 1 goalie and Lundin needed to show he was worthy of playing time.

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High school Eastern Maine semifinals

Maine Wins Two Games Spencer Ot Goal Sunday Lifts Bears Field Hockey

WASHINGTON, D.C. -Kasey Spencer of Old Town scored an unassisted goal at the 98:54 mark in the second overtime period Sunday, lifting the University of Maine to a 1-0 college field hockey victory over Georgetown. Rebecca Giroux was forced to make only one save while facing eight shots for the 12-5 University of Maine.

Central, Bapst Gain Berths in Regional Finals Orono, Dexter Boys Advance

CORINTH - Beth Dauphinee scored with three minutes left in the second overtime to lift No. 1 Central by No. 5 Hale-Dale 1-0 in Eastern Maine Class C semifinal field hockey action Saturday. The goal was netted off of a penalty corner pass from Tracy Underhill.

Machias, Gsa Win, Advance to Semifinal Round Central Posts Field Hockey Victory

MACHIAS - Chase Ross scored the game-winning goal on a penalty kick in the second half to help lead No. 3 Machias to a 2-1 Class D boys quarterfinal soccer victory over No. 11 Schenck of East Millinocket Saturday. Matt Marshall put 13-1-2 Machias on the board first with an unassisted score in the first half.

Martin Ot Tally Lifts Van Buren Boys by Katahdin No. 1 Presque Isle Blanks Hermon

VAN BUREN - Alex Martin tallied the game-winning goal with 11:35 left in the second overtime Saturday to lead No. 2 Van Buren to a 2- 1 Eastern Maine Class D boys basketball quarterfinal victory over No. 7 Katahdin of Stacyville. Brandon Boulware recorded an assist on Martin's goal. Andrew Taylor made six saves on nine shots for the 13-0-2 Crusaders.

High School Cross Country

EASTERN MAINE CHAMPIONSHIPS At Belfast, 5K

Trombley Lifts Mci by No. 3 'Jammers John Bapst Next for No. 6 Huskies

ROCKPORT - The Maine Central Institute boys soccer team has endured some testing defeats this year. So when host Camden Hills crept within a goal late in their Eastern Maine Class B quarterfinal Saturday at Don Palmer Field, the ghosts of frustrations past could have re-emerged in the Huskies' minds.

Old Town, Lee, Brunswick Champions Laflamme, Glover Win

BELFAST - When Ashleigh Madden and her Old Town High teammates hopped aboard a bus for Troy Howard Middle School and the Eastern Maine Cross Country championships Saturday morning, they knew exactly what they wanted to do: Bring back a championship plaque for the OTHS trophy case. Mission accomplished.

Reed Goals Pace Belfast to Victory Lions Win 34th Consecutive Game

BELFAST - The first half was all about offense. In the second, the emphasis was on defense. Either way, the No. 1 Belfast field hockey team showed why it hasn't lost a game since the 2003 season and is now in line to repeat as the Eastern Maine Class B champion.