Lexi Ireland had quite the 2019. She was a key part of three regional championship teams and one state championship team. Ireland and the PVHS Howlers won the class D softball state title. The Howlers were basketball and soccer Northern Maine champs and state runner up. Ireland has helped the PVHS basketball team start this season 5-3. She is averaging 20.2 points, 11.5 rebounds, 5.4 steals, and 4.5 assists per game.
On Wednesday night, Ireland was named Eastern Maine Sports athlete of the year. Ireland received 37% of the vote. She edged out Keegan Gentle from Houlton. The full results are below.
- Lexi Ireland (PVHS) 37%
- Keegan Gentle (Houlton) 35%
- Kobe Gilbert (PCHS) 21%
- Lanie Perry (Narraguagus) 3%
- Matt Burnett (Ellsworth) 2%
- Peyton Grant (Dexter) 1%
- Leine McKechnie (PVHS) 1%
Also receiving votes
- Daisy Granholm (MDI)
- David Gross (Bucksport)
- Charlie Spiegel (Searsport)
- Parker Deprey (Caribou)