JUNIOR HIGH SPORTS
Boys Basketball
Medomak 7th 61 – Belfast 38
Medomak 7th boys defeated Troy Howard 61-38 on Dec. 9. Belfast jumped out to a 12-9 lead, before the Riverhawks out scored them 16-8 in the second frame to take the lead for good.
The Riverhawks saw balanced scoring from 10 different players, led by Jacob Ecker with 12 and Austin Anderson 11. Brayson Shorey, Cameron Staples, and Ace Lailer added 7 each. Medomak had strong defensive efforts from Shorey, Nathan Day, Staples, Gavin Burns, and Esa Khan, strong rebounding by Lailer, Khan, Day, and Ecker.
Troy Howard was led by Chase Abbott with 13 points.
Woolwich 57 – Bristol 38
Woolwich boys beat Bristol 57-38 on Dec. 9, led by Calven with 21 points. Scoring for Bristol were Peter Norian 13, AJ Nelson 12, Kendrick Foster 8 and Sterling McKernan 5.
Oceanside 7th 63 – Medomak 7th 61
The Medomak seventh grade boys lost a hard-fought game at Oceanside 63-61 on Dec. 4. Jacob Ecker led the River Hawks with 22 points. Medomak saw strong defensive energy and solid offense from Gavin Burns, Brayson Shorey, and Mason Morrison, and solid rebounding from Ace Lailer. No other scores were reported.
Oceanside 8th 56 – Medomak 8th 46
The Oceanside eighth grade team defended their court for a 56-46 win over Medomak. Top scorers for Medomak were Wes Overlock 10, Jacob McKeller 9 and Bradley Carlson 8.
Nobleboro 62 – Bristol 50
Nobleboro defended their home court for a 62-50 win over Bristol on Dec. 4. The Lions were led by Tyson Brown with 49 points. Aidin O’Donnell chipped in 9, Toby Feltis 3 and Judson Henny 2. Scoring for Bristol were AJ Nelson 19, Jackson Crooker 11, Peter Norian 11, Sterling McKernon 5, Kendrick Foster 2, and Jadin Gilbert 2.
Tyson Brown fires up two of his game high 49 points for Nobleboro. (Paula Roberts photo)
Girls basketball
Belfast 43 – Medomak 8th 11
Troy Howard Middle School defeated Medomak 8th 43-11 on Dec. 9. Scoring for the Riverhawks were Eliza Prock 6, Jenna Davis 4 and Rheanne Simmons 1. Scoring for Belfast were K. Wadsworth 18, A. Adams 16, B. Buzzell 4, J. Noyes 3, and M. Bonin 2.
Belfast 43 – Medomak 29
Belfast defeated Medomak 7th girls 43-29 on Dec. 4. Scoring for Medomak were Jules Blake 17 and Addison Hyler, Liberty Leavitt and Lillyanne Warner 4 each. Scoring for Troy Howard were Raegan Adams 21, Lainey Seakins 12, Bailey Ash 8 and Elana Sommer 2.
Bristol 34 – Woolwich 25
The Lady Blue Devils defeated Woolwich 34-25 on Dec. 9. Scoring for Bristol were Rose Eraklis 12, Anna Brackett 8, Ava Cotz 4, Lola Leeman 4, and Mackenzie McDonald, Dory Westhaver and Maisy Gilbert 2 each. Scoring for Woolwich werer Jocelyn Johnston 10, Olivia Mixon 8, Khloe Murray 4, Riley Piteneun 2 and Gwendolyn LaPointe 1.
GSB 41 – Wiscasset 36
GSB girls rallied in the fourth quarter to pull out a 41-36 win at Wiscasset on Dec. 9. Braelyn Stevens scored 10 straight points to pace the Cougars. Stevens led GSB with 16 points, Rylee Carslick added 8, Ava Weipert 6, Catherine Teele 4, Amilya Warner 4, Shannon Atkins 2 and Leah Lash 1. Scoring for Wiscasset were Reiley Kleinschmidt 25, Natalie Loyola 8, Emmalyn Tarrance 4 and Makyniee Wright 1
Bristol 49 – Nobleboro 12
Bristol raided the Lions den for a 49-12 win on Dec. 4, led by a 14 point performance from Dory Westhaver. Makenzie McDonald added 8, Anna Brackett 5, Lola Leeman 5, Rose Eraklis 4, Maisy Gibert 4, Brailee Longe 3, Audrey Bourne 2, and Olivia McKitrick 2. Scoring for Nobleboro were Autumn Vencille 10 and B. Reichard 2.
Oceanside 54 – Medomak 7th 24
Oceanside robbed the River Hawks nest for a 54-24 win on Dec. 4. Oceanside jumped out to a 10-0 first quarter lead. Scoring for Medomak were Addison Hyler 18 and Jules Blake 8. Scoring for Oceanside were Saylor Maloney 16, Emma Stackpole 14, Lucia Herrick 12, Bella Knight 4, Bella Lindsey 4, Anna Hill 2, and Caroline Tribou 2.
Medomak 8th 37 – Oceanside 8th 27
The Medomak 8th grade girls basketball team rallied from behind in the second half, outscoring visiting Oceanside 25-11 to pull out a 37-27 win in the Busline League opener on Dec. 4. Scoring for Medomak were Jenna Davis 18, Rheanne Simmons 9, Rae Fallin 8, and Andi Winchenbach 2. Scoring for Oceanside were Mariah Gardner 7, Payson Stackpole 6, Autumn Skye Quinn 2, and Abigail Dennison 1.
Bristol 36 – Boothbay 19
The Bristol girls opened their Busline League season with a 36-19 win over Boothbay. Scoring for the Blue Devils were Dory Westhaver with 16 points, Anna Brackett 11, McKenzie Herrick 4, Ava Cotz 2, Olivia McKitrick 2, and Rose Eraklis 2. Scoring for Boothbay were Aryana Gray 6, Polly Nadeau 6, Jimaiah Stetson 3, and Madi Avery and Samantha Cossette 2 each.
Jenna Davis scores two of her team-high 18 points in Medomak Valley Middle School’s 37-27 win over Oceanside on Wednesday, Dec. 4 in Waldoboro. (Mic LeBel photo)
Lola Leeman drives inside for the Blue Devils. (Paula Roberts photo)
Raeanne Fallin hustles to keep the ball in play for the River Hawks in a 37-27 victory against Oceanside Middle School on Wednesday, Dec. 4 in Waldoboro. (Mic LeBel photo)
Rheanne Simmons heads to the basket to score two of her nine points during Medomak Valley Middle School’s 37-27 win against Oceanside on Wednesday, Dec. 4. (Mic LeBel photo)
Caroline Snell bolts past an Oceanside defender during Medomak Valley Middle School’s 37-27 win on Wednesday, Dec. 4. (Mic LeBel photo)
Andi Winchenbach takes a jump shot during Medomak Valley Middle School’s 37-27 win over Oceanside on Wednesday, Dec. 4. (Mic LeBel photo)
