Women’s basketball: Jade Smedberg’s move to CMCC was the right choice for her

The Oxford Hills graduate left Franklin Pierce College and gave up lacrosse to play basketball for the Mustangs' women's basketball team.

Junior hockey: Maryland Black Bears outlast Maine Nordiques in shootout

Kareem El Bashir scores the winner in the shootout, which goes 10 rounds.

Boys prep hockey: North Yarmouth Academy downs Hebron Academy in OT

A Lewiston connection creates the game-winner for the Panthers against the Lumberjacks on the first day of the Brooks-Pingree Tournament.

Junior hockey: Twin City Thunder pull away from Islanders Hockey Club in third period

First-year forward Ben Portner tallies a goal and an assist for the Thunder, while goalie Christopher Jackson stops 38 of 39 shots.

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College field hockey: Bates College’s Paige Cote named All-American

The Auburn native and St. Dominic Academy grad garners another honor after her standout junior season.

Junior hockey: Conor Lally’s two goals help Boston Advantage defeat Twin City Thunder

The defenseman from Scarborough tallied a pair of first-period goals. He now has five goals on the season and is tied for third in scoring among defensemen in the NCDC, with 22 points.

Junior hockey: Anthony Galante helps lead Johnstown Tomahawks past Maine Nordiques

Former Maine Nordiques Academy forward Anthony Galante scores twice in the third period as the Tomahawks pull away from the Nordiques.

Junior hockey: Jacob Torgner backstops South Shore Kings past Twin City Thunder

Jacob Torgner makes 48 saves as the Kings defeat the Thunder 3-2.

On Skiing: Tips for maximizing ski demos

Columnist Dave Irons has to admit that playing with new skis is fun, but getting the most out of a demo day takes some preparation.