Stories by Joseph Cyr

The Katahdin boys basketball team had to overcome a number of hurdles before the new season even began.

It has often been said that defense wins championships. 

A solid mixture of returning veterans and talented newcomers should be the focal point for the Southern Aroostook boys basketball team this season as the Warriors look to build upon last season’s success.

A second-half surge lifted the Hodgdon girls basketball team to a commanding 75-17 victory over Fort Fairfield Tuesday, Jan. 4.

It will be a season of renewed possibilities for the Hodgdon girls basketball team this year.

It is a rare luxury to have almost an entire basketball squad return. But that is precisely the scenario for Hodgdon boys basketball coach Matthew Oliver.   

If all the pieces fall into place, the Houlton boys basketball team should be poised for another strong season on the hardwood.

In his 18 years as Houlton’s girls basketball coach, Shawn Graham has been through the challenges of a rebuilding mode and enjoyed the success that came as part of a dynasty.

There was little time off for the holidays for boys and girls basketball squads as teams stayed busy during the school break.