Junior hockey: Maine Nordiques extend winning streak to eight games

Jake Bernadet puts in a pair of goals for the Nordiques while Ryan Panico tallies a goal and two assists and Thomas Heaney makes 32 saves.

Top sports stories of 2023: No. 1 — Sports return in memorable ways after Lewiston shooting

The Battle of the Bridge football game and the Lewiston boys soccer team's state title helped begin the healing process after mass shooting.

Top sports stories of 2023: No. 2 — Leavitt’s perfect and historic football season

The Hornets' second consecutive championship season includes wins over some of the state's biggest and best programs.

Hockey notebook: Red Hornets on a roll

The Edward Little/Leavitt/Poland girls hockey team is on a three-game winning streak. Plus, St. Dom's boys team relying on the sophomores; Local players all over the Class A leaderboard; Edward Little trying to find its scoring touch. Also, Maine Nordiques and Twin City Thunder notes.

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Top sports stories of 2023: No. 3 — Gray-New Gloucester/Raymond’s magical run to Little League World Series

The program of 50 players took 14 to Williamsport after never previously making it out of the district tournament.

Top sports stories of 2023: No. 4 — 50th running of the Oxford 250 won by race’s new villain

Cole Butcher bullies his way to win in 50th Oxford 250.

Top sports stories of 2023: No. 5 — Four soccer state title runs for area teams a rare feat

This year saw just the seventh instance of four teams from the Sun Journal coverage area making it to soccer state championship games.

Top sports stories of 2023: No. 6 — Trio of area baseball teams play their way to state championship games

St. Dominic Academy won its second straight Class D state championship, while Monmouth Academy came away with the Class C title. Edward Little won the Class A North championship and advanced to the state final.

Top sports stories of 2023: No. 7 — Three hoops teams make thrilling runs to state finals

The Oxford Hills girls and Dirigo boys each win another goal ball, while the Spruce Mountain girls blaze a trail and earn their school's regional title.