WINSLOW — The Gardiner boys hockey team struggled mightily at the onset of last season, losing its first two games by a combined 13-1 score.
Bill Stewart
Bill Stewart has been the sports editor at the Morning Sentinel and Kennebec Journal since 2014. During his tenure as sports editor, the papers have received national recognition from the Associated Press Sports Editors. A Massachusetts native, he graduated from the University of Maine in 1999 with a BA in Journalism. He began his journalism career as a sports reporter at the Berkshire (Pittsfield, Massachusetts) Eagle in 1999. He also worked at the Republican-American (Waterbury, Connecticut) and Eagle-Tribune (Lawrence, Massachusetts). In his free time, he enjoys adventures with his family, reading and a good game of cribbage.
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HIGH SCHOOL HOCKEY: Dexter, Varney, Cunningham form talented top line for Eagles
WINSLOW — There was a time when Sam Dexter was a wide-eyed youngster on the Messalonskee High School hockey team.
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HIGH SCHOOL HOCKEY NOTEBOOK: Tigers, Rams off to fast start
The Cony and Gardiner hockey teams combined for just nine victories last season. Both missed the playoffs.
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HIGH SCHOOL BOYS HOCKEY: Lawrence hangs on to win opener
WINSLOW — Kyle McLain, the new goalie, played remarkably well, stopping 25 of the 28 shots he faced.
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HIGH SCHOOL HOCKEY: Messalonskee tops Winslow in opener
WINSLOW – It’s early, but the Messalonskee hockey team looks like it will be a player in Eastern B this season.
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HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL: Gardiner overwhelms young Oak Hill
WALES — Members of the Gardiner basketball team called it a good victory but quickly turned their attention to their next foe, rival Maranacook.
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BOYS BASKETBALL: Gardiner rolls in opener
WALES — Jake Palmer scored 19 points and Aaron Toman added 18 to lead the lead the Gardiner boys basketball team past Oak Hill 98-18 in the season opener for both teams Friday night.
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HIGH SCHOOL ICE HOCKEY: Backup goalies ready for their chance
Your presence is felt primarily at practice, where able bodies are at a premium.
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KENNEBEC JOURNAL FOOTBALL PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Emery makes an constant impact for Maranacook
READFIELD — Some players, mostly skill position players, put up hard-to-fathom statistics week in and week out. Others make their presence felt on defense, or even special teams.
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KENNEBEC JOURNAL FOOTBALL COACH OF THE YEAR: Coach Emery helps Black Bears reach new heights
READFIELD — Joe Emery acknowledged he had plenty of learning to do after his first season as Maranacook Community High School football coach in the fall 2009.