CMS boys undefeated through 5 games
The Caribou Middle School moved to 5-0 with two more wins last week.
The Vikings bested Houlton, 9-8, coming back from a 5-0 deficit to do so. Spencer McDuffie came on in relief and pitched a solid game, limiting Houlton while the Caribou bats came to life and erupted for five runs in the fourth inning to tie the game.
Caribou then took a 6-5 lead in the sixth, only to surrender a pair of runs in the bottom of the inning to trail once again. The Vikes rallied for three runs in the top of the seventh and Houlton got to within a run and had the bases loaded, but a popout ended the contest.
McDuffie struck out five batters, walked one and scattered four hits in four strong innings of work. Offensively, Caribou was led by Josh Quist, who had 2 hits with 3 RBI. Noah Hixon and Bailey Griffeth each had two hits and 2 RBI for the winners.
In a 5-3 win over Presque Isle, Caribou’s pitching and defense led the charge. Camden Huck went seven innings on the mound, striking out six batters, walking two and scattering six hits. Caribou batters faced some tough pitching by Presque Isle pitcher Jaren Winger, who struck out 11 Caribou batters, but the Vikings managed enough offense to come out on top.
Huck helped his own cause by getting two hits and knocking in a run. Caribou first baseman Matt Nadeau had a hit and 2 RBI, while Tyler Wright, Noah Frost, Hixon and Quist all had hits.
Aroostook River Fun Run scheduled for Saturday
The Aroostook River Fun Run canoe and kayak race, an eight-mile flatwater event from Washburn to Presque Isle, takes place on Saturday, May 17.
The race starts at Thomas Brewer Park and ends at the PI Fish and Game Club. For those who prefer to pedal or run, an un-timed excursion along the rail trail is also offered this year.
The race day’s activities will begin with registration at Washburn’s Thomas Brewer Park starting at 8 a.m. with the competition set for 10 a.m. and ending 60 to 90 minutes later at the Fish and Game Club in Presque Isle with lunch and awards. A courtesy bus is available to shuttle racers back to Washburn to retrieve their vehicles.
After the award ceremony, paddlers will be offered a barbecue lunch, sponsored by The Aroostook Medical Center.
The entry fee is $10 for participants if pre-registered, $15 on race day. A special $25 family rate is offered to those who pre-register; $30 family fee on race day. The first 75 entrants will receive a Fun Run T-shirt. For more information on the race or to register, contact Mark Putnam at 764-4471 (editor@nepublish.com) or download a registration form directly from the PI Rotary website www.pirotaryclub.org.
Three-Week Triathlete program offered in PI
The “Three-Week Triathlete” is a new program offered by the Presque Isle Recreation Department. Registration fee will be $25 for residents and $30 for non-residents and the dates to sign up are now through May 23.
Practice sessions will begin June 2. This program is for children ages 7-12.
For more information, call 764-2545.
Soccer camps in Limestone
A pair of soccer camps are scheduled for this summer in Limestone through the town’s recreation department.
The Tetra Brazil Soccer Camp will be held June 7-11 at Limestone Community School and is for ages 7-16.
The British Soccer Camp will take place Aug. 4-8, also at LCS. This camp is for ages 3-14.
For information on how to register, call 325-4791.
