Panther athletes cited for success
By Tomi Henderson
Special to The Star-Herald
MARS HILL — Fall and winter sports awards were handed out on Friday, March 25 at Central Aroostook High School. A delicious dessert bar was offered before the awards were presented.
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SKI TEAM HONORED — State Representative Tyler Clark presented a legislative sentiment to the Central Aroostook boys alpine ski team for bringing home the state Class C title. The presentation was made during the school’s sports awards program held March 25. From left are, assistant coach Kyle Larrabee, Josh Cook, Clark, Kaine Kingsbury, coach Dennis Larrabee, Taylor Garrison, Logan Brewer and Spencer Stetson.
State Representative Tyler Clark made special presentations to the three state champion teams: the CAHS boys alpine ski team for winning the Class C title, the CAHS cheerleaders for winning Class D for the fourth year in a row and a record nine times in total, and the boys basketball team for winning the Class D crown.
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LEAGUE ALL-STARS — Named as All-Aroostook athletes for the winter sports season at Central Aroostook High School were, in front from left, Rachael Grew, girls basketball; Spencer Stetson, alpine skiing and Kristen Long, girls basketball. Back, Taylor Garrison, alpine skiing; Josh Cook, alpine skiing; Logan Brewer, alpine skiing; and Mike McClung, boys basketball. Absent when photo was taken were Caleb Kelly and Logan McLaughlin, boys basketball; and Vicky McIntyre, girls basketball.
Varsity girls basketball coach Rod Codrey presented awards to his team: most improved – Kayla Cushman; best point guard and most assists – Rachael Grew; most unselfish, most rebounds and most steals – Kristen Long; best overall player and most valuable – Vicki McIntyre. The Coaches Award was presented to Kayla Cushman for “giving 100 percent at all times.”
Golf coach Adam Metzler presented Coaches Awards to Logan McLaughlin and Kaine Kingsbury. Varsity girls soccer coach Dave Collins presented the Coaches Award to Long.
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HOOP TEAM RECEIVES SENTIMENT — During the fall and winter sports awards program at Central Aroostook High School March 25, State Representative Tyler Clark presented a legislative sentiment to the Panther boys basketball team for winning the Gold Ball in Class D. In front from left are manager Mariah Brewer, Ross Grass, Clark, Dan Brewer and Tyler Rusby. Back, coach Tim Brewer, Brendan York, Mike McClung, Caleb Kelly, Joe Stiles and assistant coach Joe Levesque.
Varsity boys soccer coach Wallace Endy told the audience to “just sit back and relax” as he got ready to talk about his team. He then unfolded his notes, and the stream of paper wasn’t done unfolding when it hit the floor! Those in attendance were relieved when this year he only took 12 minutes to describe his season and present his Coaches Award to Matt Amnott and Spencer Stetson.
Varsity alpine skiing coach Dennis Larrabee presented his Coaches Award to Logan Brewer. Other teams recognized included the junior high girls soccer, junior high boys soccer, junior high cheering, junior high girls basketball, junior high boys basketball, JV boys basketball and varsity cheering.
Players named as All Aroostook included: golf – Kingsbury and McLaughlin, boys soccer – Dan Brewer, Tyler Rusby and Spencer Stetson; girls soccer – Grew, Long and McIntyre.
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FALL ALL-AROOSTOOK — Named as All-Aroostook athletes for the fall sports season at Central Aroostook High School are, from left, Spencer Stetson, boys soccer; Kaine Kingsbury, golf; Kristen Long, girls soccer; Rachael Grew, girls soccer; Dan Brewer, boys soccer and Tyler Rusby, boys soccer. Absent when photo was taken were Logan McLaughlin, golf, and Vicky McIntyre, girls soccer.
Named as All Aroostook for boys basketball were Caleb Kelly, Mike McClung and McLaughlin; girls basketball – Grew, Long and McIntyre; boys alpine skiing – Brewer, Josh Cook, Taylor Garrison and Stetson.
Special thanks were extended to Robert Holmes for running the clock at all the basketball games and to Ethan Pryor for running lines at the soccer games. Athletic Director Ryan Guerrette also extended a big “thank-you” to all those who helped make the sports season the success it is – parents, players, coaches and townspeople.
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CHEERLEADERS RECOGNIZED — State Representative Tyler Clark presented a legislative sentiment to the Panther cheerleaders for winning the Class D state title. In front from left are, Lexi Brewer, Patricia Donovan, Kellie Stitham, Kyle Donahue, Gabrielle Brewer, Whitney Klein and Laken Kingsbury. Back, Megan King, Colby Endy, assistant coach Janice Mosher, Clark, coach Sami Allen and Brittany Durost.