Midcoast Warriors Basketball Club

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Warriors win two in Hampden

2009-05-30T20:28:00.002-04:00

It may be getting close to summer, but with the weather we have been having one would think it was early spring, still a good time for some exciting hoops action.

Saturday was the opening day of the MBR.ORG 'Extend the Season' basketball tourney for AAU, YBOA and Travel teams at Reeds Brook Middle School in Hampden.

Photo by Ron Hawkes

The tourney was promoted by MBR.ORG and Mark Leclerc and was a fundraiser for the MBR 15U girls basketball team coached by Kenrick Liburd.

Photo by Ron Hawkes

Saturday featured the following teams; Midcoast Warriors, County PT, Triple Threat Devils 12U, Triple Threat Devils 13Uand Jr. Warriors.

Photo by Ron Hawkes

Sunday's teams will be, Midcoast Warriors, Triple Threat (Gerrish), 100 Broadway, MBR 15U, Custom Embroidery and Snowbears.

Sunday's games will start at 10:45 and conclude with a 6:20 start time for the last game.

Photo by Ron Hawkes

Saturday the Midcoast Warriors team of seven won a pair of games defeating County PT and Triple Threat 13U.

Courtney Drinkwater and Casey Carroll came up from the 13U team to help out Alanna, Laura, Hannah S., Brighde and Kennadi fill out the team.

Great effort by all the girls. Sunday all of the girls plus Taylor P. and Jackay along with Katrina Lapham will be on hand as we have games at 3:05 and 5:15 p.m.

Photo by Ron Hawkes

Click for more photos from Saturday's game action

Hello all you Warriors

2009-05-21T09:31:00.001-04:00

I just want to start with it's been a great year for Warrior basketball. I want to thank every player on both teams, all the coaches who have given so unselfishly to the program, Tim Carroll, Amy Dyer-Kelley, Sharyl Porter and Missy Dean. Without all of you Midcoast Warriors would not succeed.

I also want to thank a great group of parents from both teams. The work and sacrifices you have all made to benefit your children in this venture did not go un-noticed. Myself and all the coaches are grateful for all you do to help make this all possible.

This year I found that working 70-80 hours a week, running my own photography business and running a basketball club while trying to coach as well was just too much for one person. Maybe it's my age, but I refuse to believe that.

Something had to change and I have spent the last couple of months putting that plan of action into effect. I left VillageSoup, my 70-80 hour a week job last week and have restarted my former business Maine Sports Report. I am very happy to be back doing this as it better suits me.

My hours have been reduced dramatically, my health is getting better every day and my desire to continue coaching is coming back and next year I will take on one of the three teams we will have.

We have one more tournament for the 14U team with a three of the 13U girls that have expressed interest in continuing coming up to help them out. That will be May 30, 31 at Hampden. That will be it for this spring.

We will be doing fundraisers for both teams during the summer. The 14U team wants new uniforms and will be doing a variety of events this summer to raise the money to do so. The 13U team is also encouraged to do some fundraisers this summer. Car wash, bake sales, those kinds of things will bring in some good money. Try to plan one fundraiser per month in June, July and Aug.

One event we could all do together that is a good time and raises quiet a bit of money is a bowl-athon. Each girl gets pledges for so much per pin fall in their best string. We bowl two or three strings each, have some lunch and make a fun day of it.

We also can have a foul shooting fundraiser, as I have gym time at Rockland District Middle School this summer.

Lastly for now, but very important. The current AAU season ends Aug. 31 and players, teams and coaches have to sign up for the 2009-2010 season in Sept. Last year we did tryouts and I think that is not the way I want to do things in the future. I want to talk with the players that we are looking to bring on and be sure they are committed to playing and that they fit into our teams.

With that in mind, I need a list of players that at this time plan on coming back next year. I understand that things change, but if you are planning on coming back next year e-mail me and tell me so. That way I will have the fall and early spring to talk to people about filling any holes.

Any questions call me at 975-2311 or e-mail me at: ron@mainesportsreport.com

Thanks for a great year
Ron

Warriors 14U compete at Maine Maniacs high school tournament

2009-05-07T10:51:00.000-04:00

The Midcoast Warriors 14U girls team was one of 12 teams to compete May 3 at the Augusta Civic Center in the first tournament sponsored by the Maine Maniacs Basketball Club from Brunswick.

Midcoast Warriors 14U team members, front row from left, Brighde Curtin (Rockland), Taylor Porter (Camden Hills), Alanna Vose (Medomak Valley), Taylor Mazurek (Georges Valley); back row, assistant coach Sharyl Porter, Hanna Plourde (Rockland), Jackay Richards (Camden Hills), Laura Johanson (Camden Hills), Hannah Sirois (Rockland), Sarah Steele (Camden Hills), and coach Missy Dean. Not pictured, Jessica Veilleux, Jill Bradbury and Kennadi Grover (Georges Valley). Photo by Ron Hawkes

The Warriors are a second year team that finished second in their age bracket in the State AAU Championships held in April at the Sports Zone in Saco.

Here is a link to the game with the Lady Shipbuilders 15U team from Bath and some individuals of the Midcoast Warriors.

Click for photo gallery of Midcoast Warriors and Lady Shipbuilders

Midcoast Warrior's Alanna Vose takes a jump shot over Lady Shipbuilders Allyson Skillings. Photo by Ron Hawkes

Midcoast Warrior's Hannah Plourde, center, makes a nice play to intercept a pass from Lady Shipbuiler Sarah Fitzgerald, left, and Kate Thibodeau. Photo by Ron Hawkes

14U Warriors on the war path

2009-04-22T09:30:00.003-04:00

The Warrior 14U team had a good weekend in Saco going 2-1 with a number of girls out for the weekend. As is usual with this team, everybody that was present stepped up their game.

In the first game the Warriors defeated Storm 40-25 led by Kennadi Grover with 14 points and Hannah Plourde with 13. Also scoring were Hannah Sirois with six, Taylor Porter five, and Laura Johanson two.

In the second game which was a back-to-back game for the Warriors they defeated the Icebreakers in a close game 46-43. Grover again led the team with 1 points followed by Sirois with 11, Plourde seven, Porter six and Taylor Mazurek five.

In Sunday's game the Warriors fell to Fusion in a two point battle 44-42. Sirois had an outstanding game pouring in a game high 22 points. Other scorers were Grover with nine, Porter eight, Sarah Steele two and Plourde one.

Congrats to the girls and to coach Missy Dean for bringing this team to the forefront this season.

April 18-19 schedule for both Warrior teams

2009-04-15T21:09:00.001-04:00

Here is the schedule for this weekend as of today. Could change, will let you know if it does.

13U Warriors
Saturday
9 am at the Sports Zone in Saco, Court 3
11:20 a.m. at the Sports Zone in Saco , Court 3
Sunday
9 am at the Sports Zone in Saco, 9 am

14U Warriors
Saturday
9 am at Saco Community Center, Directions below
10:10 am at the Saco Community Center,
Sunday
5:10 p.m. at Sports Zone, court 2

Directions to Saco Community Center:

Saco Community Center
Maine Turnpike take Exit 36. Saco/Old Orchard Beach. After going through toll, take first exit - Industrial Park. At first light take a left, next light take a left. Travel short distance go past school and fields, take a right onto Franklin St. The Community Center will be on your left, less then 1/2 mile.

Good luck to both teams and have fun.

Thanks

Ron

2009-04-08T09:52:00.004-04:00

The Midcoast Warriors 14U team finished the AAU state championship tournament just three points shy of the title. They fell to the MB Nation - Blue team with just seconds left in the championship game to finish in second place in the state in just their second year in AAU basketball.

In the opening game of the tournament the Warriors lost to that same MB Nation team 63-44.

Hannah Sirois paced the Warriors with 13 points followed by Jessica Veilleux with 10; Taylor Porter and Kennadi Grover with seven each; Jackay Richards four; and Alanna Vose two.

The Warriors picked up a big win in game two defeating The Flash 47-45 with a three from Porter to give them the lead with seconds left on the clock.

Grover tallied 12 points for the Warriors including 6-of-6 from the foul line; Porter 10; Vose eight; Veilleux six; Sirois five; Richards and Hannah Plourde three each.

Sunday's first game was against The Sparks and the Warriors controlled the game from the start winning 47-23.

Scoring foe the Warriors were Vose with 14 points; Sirois and Grover with eight each; Porter and Taylor Mazurek three each; and Laura Johanson, Veilleux and Plourde two points each.

In the final regular game the Warriors held on against a very tough Maniacs team for a 48-47 win.

Scoring for the Warriors were Grover with 14 points; Vose 10; Porter and Veilleux nine each;and Richards, Mazurek and Plourde two points each.

In the championship game the Nation came out strong and built a 14 point lead before Kennadi Grover took over the game for the Warriors and put them right back in the game trailing just 32-28 at the half. The Nation took advantage of a couple of turnovers late in the game and made their foul shots down the stretch when they needed to to capture the 55-53 win.

Scoring for the Warriors were Grover with 23 points; Vose 14 (two 3-pointers; Richards nine (three 3-pointers; Veilleux four; and Sirois three.

This was seen on the web site of the MB Nation posted by Mike Woodbury, director of MB Nation Basketball and co-owner of Southern Maine Sports Zone.
"Ron Hawkes' Midcoast Warriors staff and players, not only played very well finishing second, but also showed respect and good sportsmanship throughout the tournament. His girls played tough all weekend and lost in a very close game to MBNation- Holmes by just a couple points. It was one of those games that it was sad to see a team lose! Congrats on a great weekend, you played very well!"

New coach Missy Dean did an outstanding job, despite a sickness that would have put many out of commission. Her leadership and direction is just what the Midcoast Warriors Basketball Club needs to provide the best opportunities for the girls involved in the club.

Great job ladies, you should be very proud of your accomplishments in AAU basketball in such a short time. Keep up the great work.

Click for more photos

13U finishes second at Maine Open

2009-04-07T20:24:00.005-04:00

The Midcoast Warriors 13U team finished with a 3-2 record at the Maine Open in Orono over the weekend of April 4-5.

The Warriors opened with a 43-33 loss to Central Maine Jammers. Lexi Nelligan led all scorers with 12 points while Bailee Cox added nine. Also scoring were Phoebe Ferraiolo and Ashley Littlefield, four each; and Katrina Lapham and Emma Davis, two each.

In the second game Saturday the Warriors pulled out a 42-36 win over Twin City Magic. Nelligan again led all scorers with 13 while Littlefield added 10. Also scoring were Brooke Dugan with six; Cox, four; Davis, three; and Courtney Drinkwater, Lapham and McKenzie Thibodeau, two each.

Sunday morning the Warriors opened up the day with a 41-30 win over The County. Cox paced the Warriors with 12 points and Littlefield added 10; Lapham, six; Dugan and Nelligan, four each; Ferraiolo, three; and Davis, two.

In the last regular game the Warriors pulled off a 38-33 win over Central Maine Jammers who had beat them in the opener. Nelligan poured in 17 points while Dugan had 12; Lapham added four; Littlefield and Cox, two each; and Davis, chipped in one.

In the championship game the Warriors played tough, but came up short against The County losing 41-35. Nelligan had 12 points to pace the Warriors; Drinkwater and Davis had four each; Casey Carroll, Lapham and Littlefield had three each; and Dugan, Cox and Thibodeau added two each.

The Warriors are 11-6 on the AAU season thus far with states and two more weekend tournaments to come. With about 12 more game to play the team will compete in probably 29 to 30 games this season.

Upcoming tournament schedule and questions for everyone

2009-03-27T11:57:00.003-04:00

Just a brief update on upcoming tournaments for both teams.

April 3-4-5 - U14 at AAU States in Saco
April 4-5 - U13 at Maine Open in Bangor Area

April 10-11-12 - U13 at AAU States in Saco
April 11 only MBR "Play on" Series Hampden/Bangor, Maine

April 18-19 - U13 and U14 - Saco- Southern Maine Sports Zone Tournament

April 25-26 - U13 and U14 - Saco- Southern Maine Sports Zone Tournament

May 3 - U14 at Augusta Civic Center - 2 games - Maine Maineiacs Tournament

That is it for now.

So the question is how much further does anyone want to go with this season.
Games are available all year. Some are Saturday and Sunday, some are just Sunday We can pick and choose, no practice, practice, it's up to you.

So I need everyone to e-mail me, including coaches as to their availability, and tell me what you want to do.

1. Continue playing, w/ practice
2. Continue playing, without practice
3. Stop playing at the end of the current schedule until next year after school season.
4. Other idea's and suggestions

Thanks
Ron

Warriors weekend schedule

2009-03-27T11:53:00.002-04:00

For Saturday only the Midcoast Warriors 13U and 14U teams will be playing at Thomas College in Waterville:

Midcoast Warriors 13U - Saturday Only - 2 games in Waterville
12:30 vs. Carrabec
1:30 vs AOB

Midcoast Warriors 14U - Saturday Only - 2 games in Waterville
3:30 vs Snowbears
5:30 vs Eagles

Amy Dyer-Kelley will be coaching the 13U and Ron Hawkes will be coaching the 14U team.

Good luck ladies, show them why you are Warriors.

Warrior 13U team captures first tournament championship

2009-03-23T20:31:00.009-04:00

The 13U Warriors had an outstanding weekend in Waldoboro winning the championship of the first annual Medomak March Madness basketball tournament for seventh and eighth grade girls and boys with a perfect 4-0 record.

In the opening game the Warriors came out strong and never stopped as they defeated the Medomak 7th team 44-10.

Midcoast Warrior Casey Carroll goes up over Medomak's Amanda Hendrickson for two quick points to start Saturday's second game for the Warriors. Photo by Ron Hawkes

Scoring for the Warriors were, Brooke Dugan with 15 points; Casey Carroll and Bailee Cox with eight each; Ashley Littlefield six; Brianna Bodman three and Paige Proffitt and Madison Cummings two each.

Thanks to 14U Warrior team members Jessica Veilleux and Jill Bradbury for helping with the coaching duties and showing their support for their sister team.

Next the Warriors took on a tough Medomak 8th grade team and won 33-24 in a hard fought battle.

Again the Warriors benefited from another strong effort by Brook with 10 points and great hustle on defense; Cox added eight; Littlefield seven; Bodman four and Carroll and Courtney Drinkwater two each.

"Cox did a great job on the boards," said coach Tim Carroll. "Second efforts on offensive boards got her scores. Although no points, Emma Davis was tenacious on defense forcing many turnovers."

In a must win game to advance to the championship the Warriors defeated Lincoln 36-26.

McKenzie Thibodeau paded the Warriors in this game with 12 points; Littlefield 10;Drinkwater five; Dugan four; Carroll three and Cox two.

"McKenzie really stepped up this game," said Carroll. "I think she showed her true potential of being a very good basketball player. She played both ends of the court very well. Ashley was beaten, battered, abused and did a fantastic job holding it together. Offensively and defensively, Ashley was the key to this win. A true "warrior" in this respect. Courtney has a way of setting the pace of the game when needed as the point guard. She pushes when necessary and has the ability to slow things down as well."

In the championship game against a much larger more physical team in Boothbay the Warriors showed their true for battling back from a one point deficit at the half to capture a 35-29 win.

"Very hard fought game," said Carroll. "At half-time, down by one, our girls looked exhausted. Looks are deceiving. Our girls fought to the very end and showed they were true champions in a day of hard fought, physically challenging games."

Scoring for the Warriors were Dugan with 10 points; Littlefield seven; Cox and Davis six each; Drinkwater four and Thibodeau two.

Carroll played in the post this game and showed her potential as a strong forward. Coach Hawkes put her on Boothbay's tallest player (had Casey by about 6 inches) and did an outstanding job shutting her down. Another true "Warrior" as far as taking on somebody twice your size, taking a beating and still fighting to the end. Job well done Casey, that's the kind of player we have been waiting to see from you.

"I am very pleased with Brooke who showed her potential as well," said coach Hawkes. "Very consistent ball player on both ends. Brooke has the ability to break open a game and did so consistently this tournament. Strong ball handling, good shooting and able to outrun just about anyone."

Emma lived up to her nickname as Coach Hawkes calls her, PITBULL! All over the court and very frustrating to the opposite team. She is wherever the ball is, fighting, kicking (no biting.....I don't think) her way to get the ball. I think she drove Boothbay's offense crazy by being wherever the ball was....usually stealing it.

"Overall, players came into their own showing their potential as ballplayers this weekend, and really stepped up as a team and fought together to deserve the title of champions," said coach Carroll. "I think I can speak for coach Hawkes, as I know I was as well, very proud of this T-E-A-M this weekend and their efforts."

Click here to view photos from the tournament

13U squad to compete in local tournament

2009-03-16T19:29:00.004-04:00

The 13U Midcoast Warriors will be competing in a local tournament at Medomak Valley High School and Medomak Middle School that is being hosted by the Medomak Valley All Sports Boosters.

The tournament may start Friday night but with the lack of teams will most likely be all day Saturday.

With four or five of our players gone this weekend, this is an opportunity for some players to really step up.

I will send out a schedule as soon as I receive it along with the rules for the games. As of today the girls teams are Medomak 7, Medomak 8, Lincoln 7/8, Boothbay 7/8 and Midcoast Warriors 7/8.

See you all Wednesday at practice
Ron

13U Warriors split weekend games

2009-03-16T19:05:00.005-04:00

The Midcoast Warrior 13U team competed in two weekend round robins where they split their six games going 3-3.

They opened their weekend at St. Joseph's College of Maine in Standish with a 36-7 win over the Poland 12U team.

"The team came out strong and came together quick for the first time together as a team according to coach Tim Carroll.

"Ashley Littlefield did an outstanding job with 12 points," said Carroll. "Very strong underneath."

Other scorers were Lexi Nelligan and Brook Dugan with eight points each; Emma Davis three; Baille Cox and Coutney Drinkwater had two each; and Katrina Lapham one.

The second game Saturday was against the Poland 13U team and the Warriors defeated them 25-8.

"Again, the team played well together," said Carroll. "Tough full court defense. The team really hustled and put good pressure on a much bigger team."

Dugan and Nelligan worked well together on steals, pushing the ball up the court on fast breaks. Dugan fed Nelligan five times on fast breaks to net her 10 points.

Also scoring were Cox, who did a nice job underneath, with four points; Phoebe Ferriaolo and Littlefield had three each; Drinkwater and Mckenzie Thibodeau each added two; and Lapham one.

After winning the first two the Warriors suffered their first loss 34-25 to the Gardiner 13U team.

The team lost steam down the stretch, running out of gas. Gardiner moved the ball well and controlled the boards with some very quick players. The full court pressure was hard for the Warriors to contend with.

Lapham had a very good game. She took it to the hoop and had some key outside shots near the end to keep the game close, one being a three pointer. Her effort brought the game to within five at one point. Lapham ended with 10 points; Nelligan five; Cox four' and Drinkwater, Ferriaolo and Littlefield two each.

On Sunday the action moved to the University of Southern Maine in Gorham where AOB 13U handed the Warriors their second loss 27-24 in a close game.

"Rebounds and getting back on defense really hurt us," said Carroll. "Again, forwards showed strong moves underneath, good positioning and staying with it kept us in the game."

Scoring for the Warriors were, Nelligan with nine points; Littlefield seven; Thibodeau four; Madison Cummings two; and Casey Carroll and Brook Dugan one each.

Up next were the Jr. Eddies who defeated the Warriors in another close game 29-25.

"Hard fought game back and forth," said Carroll. "The Eddies put good full court pressure on our guards. With two minutes to go we were up by one, but pressure by Eddies with two quick steals for layups put us behind and we couldn't recover."

Nelligan paced the Warriors with 10 points; Littlefield nine; Drinkwater five; and Davis one.

The final game, which was a back to back game for the Warriors was against the Poland 13u team and the Warriors outlasted them for a 16-11 win.

"We worked on controlling the pace of this game," said Carroll. "We ran our offense well and got the ball inside to our forwards. Forwards kicking it back out spread the scoring out."

Littlefield had four points to lead the Warriors in this low scoring match up. Nelligan, Carroll and Lapham had three each; Cummings two; and Thibodeau one.

"Good weekend overall for the girls," said Carroll. "Came away with knowing what we need to work on and had a good feeling of the team coming together. They all showed compassion and heart in the game."

Warriors split Sunday's games

2009-03-15T17:28:00.007-04:00

The 14U Midcoast Warriors split their games Sunday at the MB Nation Invitational No.1 tournament in Portland and So. Portland. Saturday's games were played at Lincoln Middle School while Sunday the games were at Southern Maine Community College.

For the weekend the Warriors were 3-1 and stand at 5-2 on the season.

In the first game the Warriors played the 14U Sparks and easily defeated them 59-27.

Jill Bradbury, playing an outstanding game paced the Warriors with 20 points; Kennadi Grover, 11; Hannah Plourde and Taylor Mazurek, five each; Alanna Vose and Jessica Veilleux, four each; Taylor Porter, three; Brighde Curtin, Sarah Steele and Rebecca Picard, two each; and Hannah Sirois, one. 11 of the 14 Warrior players scored in this balanced attack. The Warriors were 12-of-23 (52 percent)from the foul line.

In the second game the Warriors faced their toughest competition on the season thus far in the Mb Nation 14U Blue team. The Nation passed the ball well, ran the floor and their overall conditioning wore down the Warriors.

The first half saw the Nation take a 24-21 lead as the Warriors gave them more then they were used to seeing from another 14U team this year.

The second half was belonged more to the Nation as the Warriors ran out of gas and the depth of the Nation team just outplayed the Warriors.

Scoring for the Warriors in the loss were Vose with 12 points in an all out effort; Veilleux, 11; Sirois, seven; Bradbury, three; Grover, two; and Plourde, one.

The 14U team will take next weekend off from tournaments as many of the players are heading to Bar Harbor for the annual Harbor House tournament. They will return to action on Saturday March 28 and Sunday March 29 in Waterville at an MBR.ORG Round Robin at Thomas College.

Scoring wise from the tournaments the Warriors really picked up their game this weekend. They outscored their opponents 225-143 averaging 56.25 points per game while holding the opponents to 35.75 ppg.

For the season thus far the Warriors are averaging 44 ppg while allowing 27.71 ppg. Solid pressure defense has been the key for the Warriors.

Warriors have a good day

2009-03-15T06:52:00.004-04:00

The 14U Midcoast Warriors went 2-0 Saturday in their first tournament day winning 59-26 and 71-35 against a couple of good 13U teams.

Due to the lack of 14U teams one team, the Warriors, had to play down to fill out the schedule. We didn't really have to, that was just the way the schedule was done for unknown reasons.

However the important part is the team got to play and improve. Ball movement was exceptional, shooting was good and foul shots continued to improve, 8-of-15 the first game and 12-of-19 the second.

Game one against MB-Nation Blue Kennadi Grover led the scoring with 15 points; Jackie Richards added 11; Alanna Vose nine; Hannah Sirois eight; Jessica Veilleux six; Jill Bradbury four; and Taylor Porter, Hannah Plourde and Taylor Mazurek chipped in two each.

In the second game against The 13U Maniacs, Sirois had 15 points including 5-of-5 from the foul line; Grover 13; Richards nine; Veilleux eight; Mazurek five; Sarah Steele four; Porter three; and Laura Johanson added two.

14U game schedule for March 8 (Updated)

2009-03-06T07:51:00.002-05:00

Here are the results for the three games Sunday, March 8 at Colby College.

9 a.m. - Court 1 vs. Purple Reign — Lost 18-15 in a low scoring game. Warriors could not buy a basket and foul shots could have changed the game.

2:15 p.m. - Court 3 vs Matrix — Won 38-15, Kennadi Grover had a big game with 15 points while Hannah Sirois added 10. Both were strong on the boards giving the Warriors extra opportunities while limiting Matrix.

4:30 p.m. - Court 1 vs. Sparks Saunders. — Won the final game 30-18. This game was much closer until the final 10 minutes when the Warriors full court press and double team in the back court wore down the Sparks. Sirois had 12 points to lead the Warriors.

14U Warrior practice schedule

2009-02-28T15:49:00.002-05:00

Here is your schedule for practice for March and April.

All at Rockland Recreation.
March 3, 7:30-9 p.m.
March 5, 7:30-9 p.m.
March 10, 7-9 p.m.
March 12, 7:30-9 p.m.
March 17. 7-9 p.m.
March 19, 7:30-9 p.m.
March 24, 7-9 p.m.
March 26, 7:30-9 p.m.
March 31, 7-9 p.m.
April 1,6,8,13,15,20,22,27,29 Every Monday and Wednesday 7-9 p.m.

Midcoast Warriors tournament schedule to date

2009-02-23T17:48:00.002-05:00

I have secured some dates for both teams, the 13U and 14U. More will be added soon.

March 8 - 14U at Colby College, Waterville (3 game round robin)
March 14 - 13U at St. Joseph's College, Standish (3 game round robin)
March 15 - 13U at USM, Gorham (3 game round robin)
March 21 - 13U at Waterville - Pool Play (2 games)
March 22 - 14U at Waterville - Pool Play (2 games)
March 28 - 13U at Waterville - States (2 games)
March 29 - 14U at Waterville - States (2 games)
April 5 - 13U & 14U at Colby College, Waterville (3 games each round robin).

I will update when more are added. I know a few of the 13U will not be available March 21 and 28, but the rest of the girls are, looks like 9 for the 21st and 10 for the 28th which is plenty.

Midcoast Warriors 13U practice schedule (Updated)

2009-02-21T07:14:00.005-05:00

13u Midcoast Warriors practice schedule through March updated to include the new dates on Monday's.
March 5 - 7:30-9 pm - Rockland District Middle School
March 9 – 7:30-9 pm – Rockland District Middle School
March 10- 6:30-8 pm - Belfast Area High School
March 12- 6:30-8 pm - Belfast Area High School
March 16 – 7:30-9 pm – Rockland District Middle School
March 17- 6:30-8:30 - Rockland District Middle School
March 18- 6:30-8:30 - Rockland District Middle School
March 23 – 7:30- 9 pm - Rockland District Middle School
March 24- 6:30-8:30 - Rockland District Middle School
March 30 – 7-9 pm - Rockland District Middle School
March 31- 6:30-8:30 - Rockland District Middle School

April is the tough month, I think we will need to do some fund raising so that we can rent the Point Lookout gym a couple of hours a week during April. I will look into that.

I will be posting a tournament schedule soon. If you have a weekend you are not going to be available in March or April, please let me know now so I can be sure we have enough players to go to a tournament before I spend the money. Tournament fees are non refundable.

Thanks
Coach Hawkes

Practice is on

2009-02-19T15:58:00.001-05:00

The AAU 13U practice scheduled for today Feb. 19 is on as scheduled. It has stopped snowing here so I think we will be OK by practice time.

Hope to see you all there.

Thanks
Ron

13U practices and info on payment

2009-02-13T07:18:00.003-05:00

Here is the practice schedule for the 13U team at Rockland District Middle School. We are looking into more dates in Belfast (Tuesday's) if that does not work out we will look elsewhere.

8th grade practice at Rockland District Middle School.
Feb. 19 7:30 - 9 pm
March 5, 7:30 - 9 p.m.
March 17, 6:30 - 7:30 pm
March 19, 7:30 - 9 pm
March 24, 6:30 - 7:30 pm
March 26, 7:30 - 9 pm
March 31, 6:30 - 7:30 pm

Payment needs to be sent:
Please send your check made payable to Midcoast Warriors to
Ron Hawkes
12 Littlefield St
Rockland, Me. 04841

I need to get uniforms ordered asap.

Game schedule coming soon, again this depends on people paying their fees as soon as possible.

Any questions call,

Midcoast Warriors 14U AAU team tryouts

2009-02-13T07:11:00.002-05:00

The Midcoast Warriors will hold tryouts for their 14U girls team on Feb. 26 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the Rockland District Middle School.

We will be putting 12 players on the team maximum.

Age requirements:
14U/9th grade Born January 1, 1994 or after, or in the 9th Grade born January 1, 1993 or after.

Any questions please call Ron Hawkes at 975-2311 or 594-8418
You can also e-mail ron@ronhhawkes.com

Information for membership

2009-02-09T14:17:00.005-05:00

Ok here is what needs to be e-mailed to me in the next day or two.
Full Name:
First:
Middle:
Last:
Street Address:
City: Zip:
Home Phone Number:
Parents Names:
Date of Birth:

I also need Jersey and shorts sizes:
Jersey - S M L XL (womens sizes)
Shorts - S M L XL (womens sizes)

COACHES:
I need you Social Security numbers as well.

Also everyone send me an e-mail address they want to receive updates, schedules etc in and I will make a bulk e-mail address to everyone. Players and parents.

Thanks
Coach Hawkes
e:mail: ron@ronhawkes.com

Let's get ready to play

2009-02-09T04:55:00.002-05:00

The Midcoast Warriors 13U team is assembled and now the fun begins. We will be contacting everyone in the next couple of days to get the information we need to get you registered.

Practices will start this week if gym time is available. Coach Carroll and Dyer-Kelly will be handling the 13U team practices and I will be helping.

I will post a practice schedule as soon as I get confirmation.

Check back often for updates.

Thanks
Coach Hawkes

AAU 12u and 13u tryouts continue tonight

2009-02-08T14:12:00.002-05:00

Tryouts for the Midcoast Warriors 12U and 13U AAU teams will continue tonight at Rockland District Middle School from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

If you did not make the tryouts last night you need to be there tonight.

Teams will be posted Monday, Feb. 9

AAU Tryouts

2009-01-28T19:33:00.002-05:00

The Midcoast Warriors U12 and U13 teams will hold tryouts at the Rockland District Middle School on Feb. 7 from 7 - 8:30 p.m. and on Sunday from 5:30 - 7 p.m.

To be eligible for the individual teams look at the age requirement below:
12U/7th grade Born January 1, 1996 or after, or in the 7th Grade born January 1, 1995 or after.

13U/8th grade Born January 1, 1995 or after, or in the 8th Grade born January 1, 1994 or after.

14U/9th grade Born January 1, 1994 or after, or in the 9th Grade born January 1, 1993 or after.

The Midcoast Warriors were formed last year as a 13U team and featured players from Camden, Rockland, Medomak Valley and Georges Valley. The team in just it's first year finished in fourth place at the state tournament for U13 teams.

This year we hope to open up the AAU experience to a team of 12U players, a new 13U team and many of last years team moving up to a 14U team.

Tryouts are open for the 12U and 13U teams to any age eligible player from Knox, Waldo and Lincoln County. If the numbers are more than expected we will look into two teams.

The AAU experience is a great opportunity for girls to meet players from all over the state. It is not for everyone, as it is not a social club, it is about playing the game of basketball, improving your skills and meeting new people that can open up opportunities for you as you progress through high school.

It takes a commitment to play on an AAU team, practice at least twice a week and games and or tournaments almost every weekend.

The main season runs from Feb. 7 until the last weekend of April. AAU tournaments and games are available year round and if interest is there the season can be extended.

The Midcoast Warriors AAU Club charges each new player $300 and that covers all tournaments, AAU registration and a uniform to wear. Returning players are charged $250.00 per year. All team members will be required to fund raise, we will plan a foul shooting fund raiser to help provide basketball, gym rental when we need it and allow us to play in more tournaments and games.

The coaching staff at this time consists of Ron Hawkes and Tim Carroll. We obviously will be looking for a third coach if we end up with three teams.

For parents, AAU can be exhausting as there is a lot of travel, but car pooling and taking turns traveling can save wear and tear. What we expect of the parents is to help organize the fund raisers, team dinners, overnight accommodations from time to time (the girls favorite part) and media relations. Parents can also help in getting sponsors to help off set the cost. We can place small banners and links to their web sites on our links page.

If you love basketball the AAU experience can be very rewarding. The time and energy you as a player and or a parent put forth will be well spent.

For any questions and or more information feel free to call Ron Hawkes at 975-2311 or e-mail: ron@ronhawkes.com. You can also e-mail coach Carroll at thcarroll@adelphia.net

U14 team tryouts will be held following the close of the regular high school season pending local teams playoff positions. Check back here for times and dates.

Open gym continues

2008-10-26T12:58:00.004-04:00

Open gym for all seventh and eighth grade Rockland District Middle School girls will be held today Oct. 26 from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Next Sunday, Nov. 2 will be the final open gym night as tryouts will start on Nov. 3 at 3:30 p.m. Tryouts will run from Nov. 3-5.

Open gym starts Oct. 12

2008-10-11T06:27:00.003-04:00

Open gym for Rockland District Middle School seventh and eighth grade girls starts Sunday Oct. 12 and runs every Sunday until tryouts for the school teams.

The open gym runs from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. and is for all girls interested in Basketball.

Doors will open at 4:15 p.m. for those that want to come in and stretch before you hit the floor.

As the season approaches

2008-08-11T22:10:00.002-04:00

Well, school is just around the corner and that means that it will not be long before basketball season is here.

In order to help get everyone ready we are in the process of setting up an open gym starting the first week of October at the middle school for seventh and eighth grade girls. If we get the times we want it will be from 5-7 p.m. every Sunday evening.

The Rockland Travel Team Club will be holding tryouts this year for another seventh and eighth grade AAU team that will run from the end of the Busline League season until the AAU state championships in the end of April. Those tryout will be before the Busline season is over or just afterwards.

We will also be having tryouts for a !4U team that will play hopefully into the summer. Obviously this is for girls that are dedicated to basketball and are able to play in tournaments Friday's Saturday's and Sunday's.

Any parents with any questions can contact me at 975-2311 or e-mail me at ron.hawkes@yahoo.com

Keep checking back here for more updates as we have them available for you.

Season update

2008-04-02T09:49:00.002-04:00

Well the travel team season is over and it was by my account a very successful season that I think everybody got a lot from.

All the pledge money from the Foul Shooting is in and after paying all our bills we have a balance to start next year with of $1085.00.

We will look at uniforms for the team next year and raising more money with another foul shooting fund raiser so that we can keep this travel team free to every player that wants to participate.

I will be looking for basketball opportunities this summer for the incoming eighth graders. The incoming ninth graders, be on the lookout for the naming of the new varsity girls coaches at Rockland and Georges Valley high schools. Those coaches will be having summer basketball that they will want you involved in.

For most of you if you are playing a spring sport I'm sure I will see you around.

Thanks again for a great season and parents we could not have done this without the continued support you showed the players and the coaches the whole season.

Coaches Hawkes

Thank you

2008-03-23T07:39:00.002-04:00

The Rockland Travel Team Club was started to give some girls an opportunity to continue their basketball beyond the season against some other area schools and beyond and that was accomplished.

The girls on this team almost doubled the number of games they normally play in a school season. These girls have now played between 30 and 35 games this season. Watching them on Saturday against Camden and Medomak, one saw the results of that schedule. This group has gelled as a team, has respect for each other, and plays and practices with one purpose in mind, so that every girls improves her game which in turn helps the team succeed.

I am very proud of this team and am going to miss these girls. I will miss spending time every week with them. They have enriched my life as a coach and as an adult trying to help them grow as individuals. I have seen these girls grow in ability, in confidence, in self esteem and mature into a group that understands its not just about them, it's about the team.

I also have enjoyed the parents of these girls, they let me coach, they let me take time with their children away from the home and listened as I tried to make a difference in their growth as individuals. Thank you parents for allowing me this time with your kids, I think we can all walk away knowing we like your children have grown and made some new friendships that will be lasting.

To all of the players, thanks for having me as your coach. It has been an honor to be part of your team. You are all amazing young ladies that were a blast to coach and even more fun just to be around. Such personalities with all of you and yet we managed to walk onto a court and play like you were all old friends that have been together for ever. It takes a special group to do that and girls, you are all very special.

Thanks again and hope to see some of you playing AAU basketball. There is still a lot to be played.

Rockland concludes travel team season

2008-03-23T07:24:00.002-04:00

The Rockland Travel Team Club concluded its first season with a 16-4 record after competing in the HAL tournament at the Lincolnville School Friday and Saturday going 3-1.

Three teams finished 3-1, Rockland, Medomak 8 and Camden 8.

For Rockland they defeated Boothbay Friday night after opening the game with a 12-0 run and using solid defense to put the game away early.

Saturday morning Rockland defeated Belfast in a good game where everyone contributed to the win.

In Rockland's third game they trailed Camden the whole game, sometimes by as many as 12 points before fighting their way back in the second half to finally fall by one point to the cross-town rival in a heated game.

In the final game Rockland was able to hold onto a slim led heading into the final two minutes before putting away a very tough Medomak 8 team. This was one of the best played games by both teams of the tournament.

Rockland continues its winning ways

2008-03-20T12:26:00.003-04:00

The Rockland Travel Team Club girls basketball team hosted HAL (Hope, Appleton, Linconville) Wednesday beating them 50-15.

Rockland led after each quarter, 17-6, 29-11, and 37-13.

Scoring for Rockland were Jessica Veilleux with 17 points; Hannah Plourde, 12; Kennadi Grover, 10; Jill Bradbury, five; Brighde Curtin and Becky Wellman, two each; and Casey Carroll and Mackenzie Tucker, one each.

For HAL, Amelia Mank had four points; Sam Hilt, three; and Hannah Uhl, Courtney Mank, Megan LeGage, and Hayley Downs, two each.

Rockland will take on Camden 8th. Thursday night at 6:30 p.m. at the Rockland Middle School.

Lincolnville tournament schedule and directions

2008-03-16T21:31:00.004-04:00

The Lincolnville Girls 7-8 Invitational tournament is next on the agenda and here is the schedule for Friday and Saturday.

This is a four game round robin, so there is not a championship, but we are going to play to win every game and will play accordingly to try and accomplish that. We have four games, one Friday night and three on Saturday, 10 am, 2 pm and 5 pm.

Friday March 21
4 pm Hal vs Medomak 7
5 pm Medomak 8 vs Camden 8
6 pm Belfast vs Lawrence B
7 pm Boothbay vs Rockland 7/8
8 pm Hal vs Lawrence B
Saturday March 22
8 am Camden 8 vs Belfast
9 am Boothbay vs Medomak 8
10 am Rockland vs Belfast
11 am Boothbay vs Hal
12 pm Law B vs Medomak 7
1 pm Hal vs Belfast
2 pm Camden 8 vs Rockland
3 pm Medomak 8 vs Law B
4 pm Boothbay vs Medomak 7
5 pm Medomak 8 vs Rockland
6 pm Camdan 8 vs Medomak 7

Here is the map, click on the View Larger Map for written directions.

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Rockland completes sweep

2008-03-16T21:13:00.004-04:00

After a solid day Saturday for the Rockland Travel Team Club the girls came back Sunday with two more wins defeating Mount View 8 40-18 and ending the Waterville Tournament with a perfect 5-0 record with a 47-27 win over a quality Gardiner team.

The first game was played mostly by the seventh grade girls along with eighth graders Mackenzie Tucker and Brighde Curtin showed they were not to be taken lightly. Casey Carroll, Zoey Proctor, Danessa MacDonald and Kennadi Grover provided more scoring power and tough defense than the Mount View 8th could handle.

In the second game the score was 17-16 at the half with Rockland holding the one point lead. Jessica Veilleux, Jill Bradbury, Curtin, Taylor Mazurek and Grover out scored Gardiner 30-11 in the second half as they dominated play.

Bradbury had an outstanding game, not coming off the floor the entire game as girls were rotated in and out around her. Her passion for the game was obvious as she played tremendous defense and had numerous assists through out the game.

Mazurek proved that Saturday's performance was not a fluke as she played outstanding basketball with great defense, a bundle of steals and a few points to boot. Mazurek matured into a confident, hard working basketball player this weekend and other teams had better get ready for her to fully explode in the next year or two. This young lady is going to be an outstanding player at the high school level.

From a coaching standpoint, this is simply an amazing team. I am so proud that I get to call you my team. I know coach Carroll is very excited to be part of this team and his help was greatly appreciated this weekend and always.

The Rockland Travel Team Club now stands at 12-2 on the season with about six more games to play.

Rockland shines in three games at Waterville

2008-03-15T22:40:00.001-04:00

The Rockland Travel Team Club played outstanding basketball for thee games Saturday during the Waterville tournament at the Alfond Boys and Girls Club winning all three games.

The Eagles started the day with an exciting game against the Purple Reign of Augusta winning 49-41 in a battle from start to finish. The Purple Reign is an AAU type team with kids from four different schools.

This was a game that was important to the Eagles to get back on track after losing back-to-back games the previous weekend in Boothbay.

Thomaston's Jessica Veilleux led all scorers with 16 points followed by Jill Bradbury with 12 and Kennadi Grover with 11.

While the three Thomaston girls led the way offensively it was the play of Taylor Mazurek that sparked the team to the win. Outstanding passing, great defense, and solid ball handling helped to give the entire team a shot of confidence.

In the second game of the day the Eagles got the seventh graders a lot of playing time playing against the Messalonskee (Dostie) team winning 40-31. Veilleux led the scoring again with 13 while Grover had 11.

Hannah Plourde, Casey Carroll, Danessa MacDonald and Zoey Proctor all played exceptional defense and had numerous assists in the game.

The Third game of the day was against Messalonskee (Bourgoin). They picked up a few players from the first Messalonskee team and a couple of ninth graders to take the Eagles on. Rockland would have nothing to do with it and went out to a 15-4 lead and sailed to a 51-15 win with everybody contributing.

Grover led the scoring with 19 points and a solid game on the boards. Veilleux added 14 points.

Mackenzie Tucker joined into the game with some amazing play on both sides of the ball. Tucker had five points, numerous rebounds, and a couple of steals while playing strong defense.

The Eagles have two more games Sunday, 12 p.m. against Mount View 8 and 2 p.m. against Gardiner.

After the games the team went back to the hotel for a swim and a pizza party where I was able to get them not to turn away every time I pointed a camera at them.

Waterville tournament schedule

2008-03-11T16:53:00.004-04:00

Here is the Waterville schedule for the Rockland Travel Team Club for March 15-16. We have been given five games, which I think is great. The Tournament promoter thought that where we were staying up in Waterville we wouldn't mind some extra games. He was right.

The schedule is perfect for our weekend. We have three games on Saturday, all over by 5 p.m. so we have the night to do something. On Sunday our first game is 11 am so we can sleep in a little play two game with our last game over by 3 pm and we can be home by 4:30. I was very pleased with the schedule and I think we will be playing some good teams.

The tournament is at the
ALFOND YOUTH CENTER-WATERVILLE AREA BOYS/GIRLS CLUB-YMCA 126 NORTH STREET IN WATERVILLE.

Here it is:
SATURDAY MARCH 15
11:00 VS PURPLE REIGN
2:00 VS MESSALONSKEE (DOSTIE)
4:00 VS MESSALONSKEE (BOURGOIN)
SUNDAY MARCH 16
12:00 VS MT VIEW 8
2:00 VS GARDINER

I will get the full schedule on Wednesday for the other teams so maybe we can find a game of two that we can all sit and watch.

Directions:Click on the Larger Map link below for complete directions:

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Camden 8th ends Boothbay tournament for Rockland

2008-03-10T06:44:00.001-04:00

The Rockland Travel Team Club (7-2) ran into a tough second opponent Saturday at the Boothbay tournament falling to Camden 8th grade 45-22.

Camden took an early lead in this one and never looked back. They led 13-6, 25-10 and 37-21 before putting the game away in the fourth quarter as their full court pressure defense never let up from start to finish.

Scoring for Rockland were Kennadi Grover and Hannah Sirois with seven points each; Jill Bradbury, three; Casey Carroll and Mackenzie Tucker, two each; and Danessa MacDonald, one.

For Camden, Sam Miller led all scorers with 14 points; Taylor Porter, 13; Laura Johanson, seven; Jackie Richards, three; and Mia Maddox, Mallory Farley, Sarah Steele and Elizabeth Belair, two each.

Jill Bradbury was the player of the game for Rockland while Sam Miller took that honor for Camden.

Camden 7th gets revenge for previous loss

2008-03-07T22:17:00.002-05:00

Brighde Curtin, right, Becky Wellman and Taylor Mazurek prior to the game
Photo by Ron Hawkes

The Camden 7th grade travel team was looking to even the score Friay night at the Boothbay Tournament after falling to the Rockland Travel Team Club Thursday and got the job done as they defeated Rockland 21-19 in a hard fought battle.

Mackenzie Tucker prior to the game
Photo by Ron Hawkes

Foul shooting was the difference in this game. Either team could have won by a much larger margin had they made their foul shots. Rockland was 9-of-26 while Camden was 3-of-14 from the foul line.

Emma Mason prior to the game
Photo by Ron Hawkes

Rockland lead after the first quarter 5-1 and led at the half 10-6. After the third the Eagles still had the lead by a slim margin, 16-11. The fourth quarter was the difference as Camden out scored the Eagles 10-3 to capture the win. Rockland was 3-of-8 in the fourth quarter from the foul line.

Hannah Sirois prior to the game
Photo by Ron Hawkes

Scoring for Rockland was Jill Bradbury with six points; Hanna Sirois, five; Kennadi Grover, three; Brighde Curtin and Zoey Proctor, two each; and Becky Wellman, one.

For Camden, Jordan Knowlton had 11 points; Megan LeGage, nine; and Libby Simpkins, one.

Hannah Plourde prior to the game
Photo by Ron Hawkes

Hannah Plourde was the game MVP for Rockland for her outstanding defense while Knowlton was the game MVP for Camden as she led her team to victory.

Rockland slips past Camden 7

2008-03-07T07:07:00.002-05:00

The Rockland Travel Team Club (7-0) 7th and 8th grade basketball team managed to come from behind once again and pull of the 42-38 win over Camden 7 in Rockland Thursday night.

Rockland took a 12-8 lead in the first quarter only to fall behind 20-15 at the half. Camden held on to a 31-30 lead after three quarters, but a 12-7 fourth quarter gave Rockland the win.

Kennadi Grover (seen here from an earlier game)led Rockland past Camden 7 Thursday night with a strong performance on the boards and 13 points.
Photo courtesy of Maine Sports Report

Scoring for Rockland were Kennadi Grover with 13 points; Jill Bradbury and Jessica Veilleux, with eight each; Hannah Sirois, five; Taylor Mazurek, four; and Hannah Plourde and Mackenzie Tucker, two each.

Rockland was 6-12 from the foul line (50 percent).

For Camden 7, Meghan Lagase had 13 points; Libby Simpkins; eight; Jordan Knowlton, seven; Sarah Mayberry, six; and Cailand Sweeting, four.

Camden was 6-17 from the foul line (35 percent).

Rockland will take on Camden 7 again Friday March 7, at the Boothbay Tournament. There will be a 5:15 tip off.

Boothbay and directions

2008-03-06T21:33:00.002-05:00

Here is a map to the school:

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Here is Friday and Saturday's schedule:
Friday, March 7, 5:15 pm we play Camden 7
If we win we play again on Saturday, at 9:15 against Belfast; if we lose Friday we play Saturday at 10:30 am against the loser of the Camden 8 and Medomak 8 teams.

Please be at the school by 4:30 p.m.

Thanks
Coach

Practice is on

2008-03-05T14:34:00.001-05:00

While schools were closed today for some of you, the roads at this time are fine and we will be having practice from 6-8 p.m. at the Rockland District Middle School.
Thanks
Coach

Rockland Travel Team Club remains undefeated

2008-03-02T20:50:00.002-05:00

In a hard fought battle Sunday night, the Rockland Travel Team Club managed a fourth quarter come from behind win to edge Belfast 41-37 at the Rockland District Middle School gym.

With the win the Eagles are now 6-0 on the travel team season.

Belfast took a 19-14 first quarter lead, but the Eagles fought back to tkae a 26-23 half time lead. Outstanding defense from the Lions held the Eagles to one point in the third quarter as they recaptured the lead 35-27. The eagles returned the favor in the final stanza to edge out the hard fought victory.

Jessica Veilleux led the Eagles with 19 points against Belfast Sunday

Scoring for Rockland were, Jessica Veilleux with 19 points; Jill Bradbury, Taylor Mazurek and Kennadi Grover, six each; and Becky Wellman and Hannah Sirois had two points each.

For Belfast (some first names only), Lexi had 10 points; Kali Doolan, six; Emily Blood, five; Katrina, Courtney and Makayla Cummings, four each; and Makenzie and Ashley, two each.

The Rockland Travel Team Club will host Camden 7th on Thursday March 6, at 6 p.m. at the RDMS.

Upcoming schedule, new additions and Boothbay Tournament

2008-03-01T09:24:00.006-05:00

I am pleased to announce that Tim Carroll will be joining us as a new coach of the team. Tim's daughter Casey gave me her approval Thursday night, and that is important to me. Tim is a knowledgeable coach that will bring a lot of positives to the team and the coaching staff. We are lucky to have him and I appreciate his help.

Here is the upcoming schedule for the RTTC starting with Sunday March 2 we have a home game at 6 p.m. with Belfast. They are a talented 7th and 8th grade team and should provide us with a solid game.

On Wednesday, March 5 we have practice from 6 - 8 p.m. at Rockland District Middle School. I will need coaches Sirois and Carroll if you are both available, to do this practice. I need to work, (wrestling meet at Lincolnville school) starts at 5 p.m. and I will not be done before 8.

On Thursday, March 6, we have a home game against the Camden 7th grade team. Do not take them lightly, they recently beat the Camden 8th grade team. They are talented and are well coached. Come prepared to play.

Boothbay
Here is the schedule for Boothbay March 7-8-9

Friday, March 7, 5:15 pm we play Camden 7
If we win we play again on Saturday, at 9:15 against Belfast; if we lose Friday we play Saturday at 10:30 am against the loser of the Camden 8 and Medomak 8 teams.

On Saturday March 8, if we play at 9:15 and win again we would play again at 4:45 pm.
If we play at 10:30 we are in the losers bracket and would play again until we lose at 1 p.m. and 7:15 pm.

If we make it to Sunday, March 9, If we are in the winners bracket we would play at 8 am and if we win that the championship is at 3 pm.
If we are in the losers bracket on March 9 we would play until we lost at 10:30 am, 1 pm and at 3 pm for the championship. The Championship game is not double elimination.

There will be a Hot Shot Contest on Friday night before our first game. I have designated Taylor and Jill as the shooters. I will give you instructions on it so that on Wednesday you two can practice.

All Friday and Saturday games will be at the Boothbay Elementary School located across the street from the Boothbay YMCA. All Sunday games, boys and girls will be held at the YMCA.

Admittance to the games is $3.00 for adults and $2.00 for students not playing. Admission is good for both locations. There is an admission for each day.

For anyone interested in staying overnight there are two motels, The Lion's Den (633-7367) and the Flagship Inn (633-05094) both are short distances from the YMCA and School.

Directions:

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Any other questions give me a call or see me Sunday night at the game.
Thanks
Coach Hawkes

Waterville tournament

2008-02-29T09:02:00.003-05:00

We are now registered in the Waterville tournament on March 15 and 16.

I would recommend that we look into motels and spend the night Saturday, but that is up to each individual. I (Ron) will be spending the night.

Here is some information for everyone to contemplate:
HOTELS IF YOU WANT EVERYTHING AVAILABLE IN ONE PLACE (ROOM, FOOD, POOL,LOUNGE,PUB,WEIGHT ROOM,SAUNA,ETC) THE BEST SPOT IS HOLIDAY INN - 873-0111 1-800-785-0111 PLUS IT IS WALKING DISTANCE TO FRIENDLY'S- GOVENORS-RUBY TUESDAY- SHOPPING MALL . I just booked a room with Dedra at the Holiday inn. $58.00 just tell them you are coming up for the basketball tournament. May be a little more if you put more than two girls in a room.

IF YOU WANT NO FRILLS ECONO LODGE 872-5577

Schedule for the Tournament will be coming soon

Rockland Travel Team Club seeks support

2008-02-28T16:15:00.004-05:00

The Rockland Travel Team Club team is seeking sponsors to help support our efforts to keep our 7th and 8th grade girls playing basketball in tournaments after the school season has finished.

Our goal is to provide continued opportunities for these athletes to improve their game through organized practices and games.

We practice three times a week and play as many games as we can. We just finished our first tournament in Bangor and still have three more to go.

We are also looking to buy uniforms that can be used year after year. They usually will last for about two seasons.

We sometimes travel to locations that prohibit back and forth travel and this is an expense that the parents occur.

Along with knowing you have helped to support the girls your business will also be listed on our sponsors page and a link to your web site if you have one will be provided.

Anyone with questions should direct them to Ron Hawkes, coach, Rockland Travel Team Club at ron.hawkes@yahoo.com or call 975-2311.

Rockland Travel Team Club new website

2008-02-28T15:06:00.004-05:00

RTTC's Jill Bradbury hauls in a rebound.
Photo Courtesy of MaineSportsReport.com

We will use this web blog to post schedules, rosters, game results, photos and links to sponsors.

The Rockland Travel Team Club was started this winter to promote basketball for Rockland middle school girls in an effort to help them get better prepared for high school basketball.

We currently have 10 Rockland District Middle School players from the 7th and 8th grade of the Rockland District Middle School and three from the Thomaston Grammar School.

RTTC members await the awarding of the championship plaque.
Photo Courtesy of MaineSportsReport.com

The RTTC just finished there first tournament of the 2008 season and won the Bangor YMCA Pool B Championship for mixed teams.

Stories and photos can be found by clicking on the links below.
From Maine Sports Report:
All Tourney Team
Champions crowned
Bangor YMCA Tournament underway

From Villagesoup.com:
Rockland captures Bangor YMCA title

Photos from the games at Bangor can be viewed here:
Rockland versus Presque Isle Championship game
Rockland versus Union 96ers
Rockland versus Fort Fairfield

RTTC's Becky Wellman grabs a rebound.
Photo Courtesy of MaineSportsReport.com

Thanks to Skip Hawkes of Maine Sports Report for the use of his photos