Lincoln Academy and Wiscasset opened their 2008-09 swim season with a four team meet at Morse on Dec. 16.

The Midcoast Ice Cats have named Mike Schroeder as the new head coach for the 2008-09 ice hockey season. Schroeder was introduced at a parent/player meeting Sunday afternoon at the MRC (Midcoast Recreation Center in West Rockport).

The Panthers sharpened their defensive claws in the third quarter and pounced on the offensive end to out score Erskine 19-5 and take a 37-26 lead into the fourth quarter.

The Medomak Valley Holiday Basketball Classic tournament will be held on Fri., Dec. 26 and Sat., Dec 27.

Lincoln Academy boys’ basketball team handled the elder Eagles in the annual Alumni game on Friday, 52-46.

Wiscasset boys’ basketball team swamped the Buccaneers of Georges Valley 73-31 Tuesday night in Thomaston.

Medomak and Lincoln wrestlers locked into a 39-39 tie Wednesday night, forcing a tie breaking procedure.

Wiscasset High School Alumni men’s basketball team defeated the Redskins 62-61 in overtime Saturday night in a fun filled match-up.

Medomak Valley girl’s basketball team defeated Camden 64-34 in a lopsided contest Tuesday night in Waldoboro, and beat Erskine on the road on Monday, 49-32.

Nobleboro 7th grade boys’ basketball team lost 40-27 to undefeated Thomaston in the Busline League championships Saturday in Lincolnville.

The Wiscasset High School announces basketball admission fees for the 2008-09 season, with all Wiscasset school system students allowed to attend for free. However, Wiscasset students must show school identification to get into home games for free.

The Matthew Budrow Memorial basketball tournament will be held on Sat., Nov. 22 in the Bailey Gymnasium at Lincoln Academy.

Black Belt Instructor Hal Pierce has announced the promotion of two area Martial Artists in Defensive Solution’s Tao Martial Arts program.

Medomak Valley cross-country team members Patrick O’Donnell and Gwen Moiles won the MVHS 5K Road Race. “We had a great turnout for the race, and will put the proceeds into our trail fund,” MVHS cross-country coach George Gould said.