Sports

As late as Dec. 2, Lucas Belanger didn’t know he was going to have a team to coach this winter due to a lack of numbers.

Forging a young team into a competitive roster of players is Coach Diana Trams’ goal for the upcoming basketball season.

Easton’s mission last year was to try and build strong interest in the basketball program. Now, the Bears want to be formidable opponents in the league.

Following more than a decade as an assistant under five different coaches, Danny Warren finally gets a chance to be the chief decision-maker for the Easton boys’ varsity basketball team.

In the hands of a new head coach, the Central Aroostook Panthers are aiming to create a solid team dynamic, and come together to fill the void left by last year’s seniors. 

Two years ago, the Panthers were denied a Class C North championship by a controversial last-second shot. But that did not stop the Panthers from having yet another strong season a year ago. 

The following is the second of two articles highlighting some of the top news stories from 2021. This article highlights events from July to December. The first half was published on Dec. 29.

After a successful season, Presque Isle’s girls varsity basketball team is aiming to make it to the Cross Center this February.

The Wildcat boys enter the 2021-22 campaign with plenty of optimism thanks to having a tight-knit group and what Terry Cummings said could be the most depth in his 11 seasons as the head coach.