Bangor 7/8A girls cruise to EMBBL win over Brewer

BREWER - Sunday afternoon, the Bangor 7/8A girls invaded the Brewer Center Street Gym for an Eastern Maine Basketball League travel game with the Brewer Witches and cruised to a 51-21 victory as three Rams scored in double digits to highlight the contest.

Brewer girls take the floor to start the second half. From L to R Sarah Snowdeal, Maddie Shaw, Olivia Gilmore, Gabby Chasse, and Reese McKenney. (Photo by Ron Hawkes/MSR)

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The Rams, who led Brewer by eight points at half time (18-10), turned it up a notch in the second half out scoring Brewer 33-11 behind an 11 point performance from Delaney Horr to lead the way.

Scoring in double digits for Bangor was Horr with a game high 15 points, Gabby Roy with 10 and Avery Clark also with 10 points. Carley Andrews added eight points, Gabby Spreng had four points, and both Parker Mazzel and Clara Oldenburg with two points.

The Rams had two 3-point baskets, both by Horr, and they went 5-for-13 (38 percent) from the free throw line.

Olivia Gilmore topped Brewer in scoring with nine points. Also scoring was Gabby Chasse with five points, Maddie Shaw with four points, and Carmen King with two points. 

The Witches had one 3-point basket by Chasse, and they shot 5-for-12 (42 percent) from the charity stripe.

BANGOR   18 - 33 -- 51

BREWER   10 - 11 -- 21

 

Hermon 3/4 boys pick up win over Brewer

BREWER - The visiting Hermon Hawks, led by River Shields with double digit points, took home a 27-11 win over the Brewer Witches on Sunday afternoon at the Brewer Center Street Gym in a 3rd/4th grade boys Eastern Maine Basketball League travel game.

Hermon's River Shield's brings the ball up the court before attacking the basket. (Photo by Ron Hawkes/MSR)

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The Hawks held just a four point (11-7) lead going into the half time break. They were able to stretch out that lead in the second half thanks to a 10 point effort by Shields as Hermon out scored Brewer 16-4 over the second half.

Shields scored a game high 14 points to top Hermon in scoring. Also scoring for the Hawks was Jordan Lancaster with six points, Thomas Tracy with five points, and William Scroggins had two points.

Providing the scoring for Brewer was Drake Henderson with eight points and Ryan Barnard with three points.

HERMON   11 - 16 -- 27

BREWER    07 - 04 -- 11

Ellsworth 7/8A boys to much for younger Brewer squad

 BREWER – Sunday afternoon at the Brewer Center Street Gym, a bigger, more experienced Ellsworth team cruised to an 81-27 win over a young Brewer team in a 7th/8th grade Eastern Maine Basketball League travel game.

The Brewer boys worked hard against a bigger more experienced team in Sunday's contest. (Photo by Ron Hawkes/MSR)

Bronco 3rd/4th grade to much for Glenburn in EMBBL travel basketball action

GLENBURN - The Broncos Isaac Madden, Asher Coffey, and Jaxson McAlpine each scored in double digits as the Hampden 3rd/4th grade boys defeated the host team Glenburn 51-24 in an Eastern Maine Basketball League travel game at the Glenburn School Saturday morning.

Glenburn's Caleb Campbell (2) and Hampden's Flynn Drisko battle for possessionj of a loose ball during a 3rd/4th grade travel basketball game in Glenburn on Saturday. Hampden won the game 51-24. 

(Photo by Skip Hawkes)

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Glenburn 5/6 boys dominate young, inexperienced OTO - YMCA in EMBBL travel basketball

GLENBURN - Saturday morning at the Glenburn School, the host Chargers breezed to a lopsided victory over the OTO - YMCA in a 5th/6th grade boys Eastern Maine Basketball League travel game. Glenburn was just to strong for the less experienced OTO team, who never stopped battling for a basket until the final buzzer sounded.

Glenburn's Griffin Dunton (right) drives hard to the basket for two points during a 5/6 grade travel basketball game in Glenburn on Saturday. Glenburn defeated OTO - YMCA by a lopsided margin. (Photo by Skip Hawkes)

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A Marathon Sunday of Travel Basketball

 HAMPDEN – Sunday was spent at Reeds Brook School, photographing five games. They had seven, but five was more than enough. Had fun, saw some good basketball, people are nice, fans are nice. 

So I will add a link to each of the games photos as they are completed. Most of the five games I only have first or last names. One game nothing but the final score of the game.

A nice block from the Eastern Elite defender. This is from the 12:30 pm game. (Photo by Ron Hawkes/MSR)

Bangor 5/6A girls knock off Hawks in EMBLL action

HERMON - Saturday morning at the Hermon Middle School, the host team Hermon Hawks fell behind quickly and struggled through the first half and wound up on the losing end of a 26-19 victory by the visiting Bangor Rams in a 5th/6th grade A division Eastern Maine Basketball League travel game.

Hermon's Kaylee Folsom (15) has her path to the basket blocked by Bangor's E. Collins (50) during an EMBBL 5th/6th grade travel game in Hermon on Saturday. Bangor won the game 26-19. 

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Bangor, Hermon 3/4 girls play to overtime tie in EMBBL travel basketball

HERMON - It was a tale of two different teams over the two 16 minute half's, as the host Hermon 3/4 Gold girls played to a 20-20 overtime tie against the visiting Bangor 3/4 girls at the Hermon Middle School on Saturday morning in an Eastern Maine Basketball League game.

Hermon's Ava Deifrederico (with ball) sets to put up a shot during the first half of a game in Hermon on Saturday. Hermon and Bangor played to an overtime 20-20 tie. (Photo by Skip Hawkes)

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KVAC Players recognized for Fall Sports Season

 BANGOR – Here is the recognition for athletes from the Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference schools. First Team All Conference, Second Team and All Academic. See the tabs at bottom of link to change sports.

 

Brewer B 5th-6th-grade girls overpower Hampden B at Reeds Brook School

 HAMPDEN – The Hampden girls hosted Brewer in an Eastern Maine Basketball League game Sunday afternoon. The Witches jumped out quickly and never looked back as they handed the Broncos a 36-11 loss. 

Brewer's Marlaina Roberts (1) goes up for a layup early in the game Sunday. Brewer went on to win the game 36-11. (Photo by Ron Hawkes/MSR)

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Hampden 3/4th Grade Boys run past Hermon 36-27

 HAMPDEN – The Hampden 3/4th grade boys hosted Hermon in an Eastern Maine Basketball League match-up Sunday at Reeds Brook School in Hampden.  The Broncos went on to win this one 36-27.

Scene from the Hampden versus Hermon 3/4 grade boys game played Sunday. Hampden won the game 36-27. Photo by Ron Hawkes/MSR)

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If you have not watched a 3rd and 4th grade boys basketball game I highly recommend you get to one. This is the game played for one reason and one reason only, it's fun. These kids play with all their heart and leave it all on the floor. 

Hampden got off to a quick start and that left Hermon playing catch-up the rest of the way. 

Scoring for the Broncos were, Jaxson McAlpine with a game high 14 points; Isaac Madden had 11; Asher Coffey six; Colt Bradford and Carter Littlefield two each; and Flynn Drisko one.

For Hermon, last names were not provided. Gideon had 13 points; Owen and Cole four each; and Russell, Tyson, and Logan two each. 

HERMON    10    17    27
HAMPDEN 16    20    36

Hampden 7/8 grade boys down Bangor 39-32

 HAMPDEN – The Hampden 7/8 boys A travel team hosted Bangor 7/8 A at Reeds Brook School in Hampden Sunday afternoon taking home a 39-32 win over the Rams.

Scene from the 7/8 boys A teams Bangor and Hampden. The Broncos won the game 39-32. (Photo by Ron Hawkes/MSR)

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Glenburn 7/8B girls open EMBBL season with victory over Broncos

HAMPDEN - The Glenburn 7th/8th grade B Division girls opened their Eastern Maine Basketball League season schedule on a positive note Sunday, traveling to Reeds Brook School in Hampden and coming away with a 38-16 win over the host Broncos. The Chargers begin the season 1-0 with the win, while the Broncos fall to 0-2 with the loss.

Glenburn's Eve Wiles (4) takes a look at the defense as she moves the ball up the court during the second half of an EMBBL travel game in Hampden on Sunday. Glenburn won the game 38-16. 

(Photo by Skip Hawkes)

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EMBBL: Hermon 7-8th A Boys power past Old Town/Orono

 OLD TOWN – The Riots of Old Town/Orono YMCA hosted the Hermon Hawks Saturday morning in an Eastern Maine Basketball League match up. The game started out pretty evenly until the Hawks started to click and it was play catch up the rest of the way for the Riots as they fall 56-31 to Hermon.

Sometimes just when you think you have a good shot the defense comes out of nowhere with a big stuff! It's part of the game. Good work by Hermon's Conner Kelley. (Photo by Ron Hawkes)

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Bangor 7-8th Grade girls slip past Old Town/Orono YMCA

 OLD TOWN – Travel Basketball took us to the Old Town Orono YMCA for a 9 a.m. game between the Bangor 7-8th A girls team and the Old Town/Orono girls. This game changed leads multiple times throughout the game and right down to the last 30 seconds when Bangor took a 40-39 lead and was able to hold off the opponent for the win. 

Trying to clear out a rebound during the Bangor at Old Town/Orono YMCA 7-8th grade girls A teams. Bangor won a close one, 40-39. (Photo by Ron Hawkes)

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MDI cruises to victory over 3/4 Chargers

GLENBURN - Saturday morning at the Glenburn School, the MDI boys had a distinct size advantage as well as a stronger skill set and cruised to a 40-8 win over the inexperienced Glenburn Chargers in an Eastern Maine Basketball League 3rd/4th grade game. 

Glenburn's Peyton Nash (with ball) looks to get off a shot over an MDI defender during the first half of a game in Glenburn on Saturday. MDI won the game 40-8. (Photo by Skip Hawkes)

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Holbrook 7/8A girls second half push leads to win over Hermon

HERMON - The Holbrook 7/8A girls took just a one point lead (16-15) into the second half, but stretched that lead out to a 26-22 second half score to come away with a 42-37 victory over the Hermon Hawks in an opening season game of the Eastern Maine Basketball League at Hermon Middle School on Sunday afternoon.

Holbrook's Hailee Dearborn (10) wrestles the ball away from Hermon's Madilynn Tracy during a 7/8A girls travel basketball game on Sunday afternoon in Hermon. Holbrook won the game 42-37. 

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DEFY doubles up Brewer 7-8th girls

BREWER – The Brewer 7-8th grade girls travel basketball team hosted Down East Family YMCA of Ellsworth in an Easter Maine Basketball League season opener. As good as Brewer appeared, DEFY was that much better beating the young Witches 75-31.

Brewer's Gabby Chase sets for a foul shot during the first half of Sunday's game against Ellsworth. DEFY won the game 75-31. (Photo by Ron Hawkes)

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Hurd leads Orrington to 7-8th boys win over host Brewer

 BREWER – The Brewer 7-8th grade boys of the Brewer Travel Basketball Club hosted Orrington in a season opener for both teams. Led by Brody Hurd, Orrington jumped out to a quick 10 point lead and never looked back as they dominated the boards on both ends of the court on way to a 61-32 win.

Orrington's Brody Hurd (blue) looks to pass the ball as Brewer's Ayden Barnard (1) and Oliver Higgins (Back) are defense ready. Orrington won the game 61-32. (Photo by Ron Hawkes)

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Hermon 3/4 girls hold off surging Broncos for EMBL opening game victory

HAMPDEN - Sunday morning at Reeds Brook school in Hampden, the Hermon Hawks Gold held on against a surging Hampden Broncos team in the final seconds to come away with a 16-15 win on opening day in the Eastern Maine Basketball League for each of the 3rd/4th grade girls teams.

Hermon's Madelyn Johnston takes the ball up court on a fast break during a 3/4 girls travel basketball game in Hampden on Sunday, Hermon Gold defeated Hampden 16-15 in the game. 

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Brewer 5-6 girls open season with solid win over Old Town

 BREWER – The Brewer Travel Basketball Club got its season in the 2021-22 Eastern Maine Basketball League Sunday at Brewer High School with a rock solid 39-6 win over visiting Old Town 5-6.

Brewer's Marlaina Roberts (1) uses her speed to drive past Old Town's Emma Ketch during Sunday's game in Brewer. Brewer won the game 39-6. (Photo by Ron Hawkes)

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Glenburn 7/8A boys handle MDI for opening weekend victory in the EMBL

GLENBURN - At the Glenburn School on Saturday morning, the Chargers Brady Hews scored 16 points to lead the Glenburn 7/8A boys to an opening weekend victory over MDI in an Eastern Maine Basketball League game.

Glenburn's Brady Hews (43) makes a move towards the basket around MDI's James William during an EMBL travel basketball game in Glenburn on Saturday. Glenburn won the game 48-41. 

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Bangor 5/6 boys overpower Glenburn in EMBL season opener

GLENBURN - Saturday morning at the Glenburn School, the Glenburn 5/6A boys hosted the boys from Bangor in one of the season opening games of the Eastern Maine Basketball League travel basketball games. 

Glenburn's Griffin Dunton (left) puts up a shot over Bangor's Jacoby Harvey during the first half of an Eastern Maine Basketball League travel basketball game in Glenburn on Saturday. Bangor won the game 51-17. (Photo by Skip Hawkes)

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