Maine Sports

Over the holidays, I was talking to some relatives about this game and happened to look up ticket prices on the secondary market when one of them said, "oh that would be fun, we should go." I was shocked at what I found.

There's a reason stations like us are now broadcasting Duke basketball games - like tomorrow's contest vs. Virginia Tech - it's because Maine can't get enough of the recently turned 18-year-old during his journey to possibly being the No. 1 pick in next summer's NBA Draft.

Ticket TV brought you much of the action throughout September, October, and into Novemeber on the gridiron and the pitch. Before we turn the page from fall to winter, it's time to recognize a few of the excellent performances from local high school athletes.

Ernesto needs only a 3-3 record this weekend to reach his holy grail of an .800 winning percentage or better for the season.

Last week: 20-5 (.800) Season: 150-35 (.811)   Class A North semifinals - #2 Lewiston 20, #3 Bangor 14 #1 Portland 27, #4 Windham 16 Class A South semifinals -  #2 Bonny Eagle 22, #3 Noble 21 #1 Thornton Academy 28, #4 South Portland 16 Class B North semifinals - #2 Cony 35, #3 Lawrence 28 #1 Falmouth 28, #5 Messalonskee 7 Class B South semifinals - #2 Deering 24, #3 Massabesic 8 #1 Kennebunk 32,

It goes without saying that much of Maine will be following Cooper's freshman season closely, but how many out there plan on jumping on the Duke bandwagon with Flagg?

Ace Flagg speaks for the first time on his decision to return to Maine and play for the Black Bears next fall. Listen to the full interview here!

After correctly picking 90% of last week's games, Ernesto's Surefire Prognostications are once again hitting at the magic mark of .800.

Last week: 15-5 (.750) Season: 94-26 (.783) Friday’s games - Bangor 22, Winnacunnet (Hampton, N.H.) 20 Cony 27, Gardiner 20 Falmouth 28, Lawrence 14 Messalonskee 24, Mt. Blue 23 Hermon 22, Oceanside 20 Foxcroft 32. Old ...

Ahead of this weekend's first test, what would a good season look like for Maine in 2024-25? They've improved by eight wins in each of Barr's three years, from 7 to 15 to 23, and this year's squad looks like it could be the deepest yet.