Lewiston, Ellsworth, Dexter, Central Aroostook win regional cheering championship

The Dexter Tigers won the class C Eastern Maine cheering championship.  Front Row: Tiger - M. Stanhope
2nd Row: E Sevey, D. Mower, W. Mower, H. Mower
3rd Row: D Whitten, S. Fogg, A. Williams, H. Ponte, M. Peatfield, T. Goulette, J. Chabot, S. Vigue
4th Row: M. Provost, A. Laughton, D, McKusick, A. Wulf, C. Ronco and Asst. Coach Kristie Veazie, Coach Kacie Ladd Photo by Terry Robichaud/Moments n life photography

The Eastern Maine regional cheering competition took place on Saturday. The Class A competition was held at the Augusta Civic Center. The Class B, C and D competition took place at the Bangor Auditorium.

The top six in each class advanced to the state championship competition that will be held on February 11th. Lewiston won class A. Ellsworth finished ahead of Hermon in class B. Dexter finished first in class C. Central Aroostook won class D.

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Stearns boys defeat PVHS for fifth win of season

 By John Kedderis


MILLINOCKET - The Stearns High School Minutemen hosted the Penobscot Valley Howlers Saturday Afternoon in Millinocket and were looking to avenge a 36-35 loss to the Howlers from back in December . Stearns did just this with a 57-47 win..

Stearns was led by Kyle McVey, who had 16 points, Riley Whitney added 15, Marc Morneault contributed 12, Seth Brown had eight, Lucas McLain 4 and Tysom Girsatwo for the 5-9 Minutemen.

Griffin Libby led PVHS with 17 points, Logan Jipson had 12, Wyatt Foster contributed 10, while Robbie Hallett, Tyler Wood, Tom Millett and Wade Thurlwo had two each for the 4-11 Howlers of Howland.

Stearns next game is Tuesday, January 31st when they host the Dexter Tigers in Millinocket.. Penobscot Valley's next game is also Tuesday, January 31st when they host Deer-Isle Stonington in Howland..

Score By Quarters:
Stearns --- 13 22 40 57
PVHS ------ 12 25 33 47
JV: Stearns 48, PVHS 15