Sports briefs
Rec basketball
The Little Wildcats grades 1-2 basketball program begins soon at the new community center, located at the intersection of Chapman Street and Riverside Drive.
Registration is being offered through the end of today at the William Haskell Community Center on Main Street. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The fee is $25 for Presque Isle residents and an additional $50 per family for non-residents. Call 764-2545 for more information.
Jewett gains weekly honor
The North Atlantic Conference has named UMPI senior Abby Jewett as the volleyball player of the week for the week ending Oct. 16.
Jewett had an impressive week for the Owls, leading her team to two wins over the weekend. She averaged 4.56 kills per set with a .272 hitting percentage overall and a .304 mark in conference play. She also recorded 3.83 digs per set, 13 service aces and six assists.
The outside hitter tallied three double-doubles after recording 17 kills and 24 digs in a tough five-set loss to UM-Machias, 14 kills and 13 digs in the second of two matches with the Clippers, and then 20 kills and 18 digs in a tough 3-1 loss to conference opponent Lyndon.
Men’s basketball sign-up
The recreation departments from Caribou and Presque Isle are currently registering men’s adult league basketball teams. Registration will remain open until Oct. 31. The league will begin in early November and games will be played in both Caribou and Presque Isle. Game nights are Mondays and Wednesdays between 6-9 p.m.
Please call either Matt Bouchard at the Caribou rec at 493-4224 or Brad Boyles at the Presque Isle rec at 764-2545 for more information or to register a team.
Riding club to hold banquet
The end-of-the-year awards banquet for the Pine and Spurs Riding Club will be held on Sunday, Oct. 23 at the Opportunity Training Center, located at 25 Lombard St. in Presque Isle, beginning at 4 p.m.
This event is potluck and open to any interested parties. If you would like to become a member, membership fees are: $30 for a family (one or two adults, children under 18), $15 for single membership and $10 for youth under 12 years of age.
For more information, contact Chris Robinson at 551-8201.
Hockey registration
Presque Isle Youth Hockey Association will register younger and new players on Monday, Oct. 24 from 5-6:15 p.m. in the front lobby of the Presque Isle Forum. Equipment is available. Contact Bob Davis at bobdavis@mfx.com for more information.
