Three boys emerge from life-threatening birth defects to bond over the game they love.
Travis Barrett
Staff Writer
Travis Barrett covers sports for the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel, including high school soccer, hockey and lacrosse, as well as local auto racing. An award-winning sports writer, he returned to Maine in 2005 after covering professional and college beats in Rhode Island. He has worked in public relations and sports marketing fields during a five-year hiatus from journalism, including a stint as a social media consultant to NASCAR. Travis lives in Oakland with his wife, Sara, and children, Cooper and Samantha. During his off-hours, he openly roots for the Boston Red Sox, Boston Bruins and Liverpool Football Club, while just as openly rooting for anyone playing against the New England Patriots.
Morning Sentinel Girls Basketball Coach of the Year: Lindsey Withee, Winslow
Former standout at Nokomis has now won state titles as both a player and a coach.
Morning Sentinel Girls Basketball Player of the Year: Haley Ward, Winslow
Senior filled many roles for state champion Black Raiders.
Kennebec Journal/Morning Sentinel Hockey Coach of the Year: Alan Veilleux, Winslow/Gardiner
Veilleux’s first season led Black Tigers to regional semifinals.
Kennebec Journal/Morning Sentinel Hockey Player of the Year: Evelyn Hinkley, Winslow/Gardiner
Black Tigers senior finished with 60 points in 20 games.
Kennebec Journal Girls Alpine Skier of the Year: Katie Ide, Maranacook
Sophomore finished fourth in state slalom race.
Kennebec Journal Boys Alpine Skier of the Year: Maguire Anuszewski, Winthrop
MVC slalom champion has come a long way in his career.
Colby’s hockey run ends in Division III semifinals
The Mules fall behind by three goals in the first period, then make a strong comeback but fall to top-ranked St. Norbert, 4-3.
St. Norbert holds off Colby in Frozen Four semifinal
Mules rally, but fast start by top-ranked Green Knights too much to overcome.
Frozen Four notebook: Colby fans make the trek to Lake Placid
Several longtime supporters say they’ve embraced the program’s revival.