BANGOR, Maine – The Girls Class C/D North Senior All-Star Team defeated the C/D South All-Stars 65-63 today at the Maine McDonald’s® High School Senior All-Star Basketball Games at Husson University in Bangor.
Samantha Ireland of Penobscot Valley High School led the North squad with a game-high 24 points, followed by Kelli Kennedy of Narraguagus High School who had eight points. Leading the way for the South team was Blayke Morin of Rangeley High School with 17 points, and Linda Riley of Forest Hills Consolidated School with 11 points.
The North team was coached by Larry Gardiner of Fort Fairfield High School and Cliff Urquhart of Southern Aroostook High School. Other North players included Logan Huckins, Calais High School; Ally Eaton, Deer Isle-Stonington High School; Kayla Giberson, Fort Fairfield High School; Tate Dolley, Machias High School; Amy Hallett, Penobscot Valley High School; Jordynne Littlefield, Piscataquis Community High School; Kayla Falone, Schenck High School; and Jessicca Girsa of Stearns High School.
The South squad was coached by Heidi Deery of Rangeley High School and Mel Grant of Searsport High School. The South roster was rounded out by Hannah Morley, Boothbay Region High School; Mickayla Willette, Carrabec High School; Emma Lueders, Dirigo High School; Sabrina Daoud, Dirigo High School; Dani Sweet, Hall-Dale High School; Kayla Bess, Madison Area Memorial High School; Sidney Wilson, Monmouth Academy; and Haley West of Monmouth Academy.
Net proceeds from the All-Star Games benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities® (RMHC) of Maine. Last year’s All-Star Weekend raised more than $32,000.00 for the Charities. Since its founding in 1998, RMHC of Maine has granted more than $3 million to more than 250 non-profit organizations that positively impact the health and well-being of children and families in Maine and eastern New Hampshire. More information is available at www.rmhcmaine.org.
In addition to underwriting the cost of planning and executing the event, the Maine McDonald’s Owner/Operator Association, a collaboration of 14 local Maine McDonald’s franchisees, works hand-in-hand with the Maine Association of Basketball Coaches and these sponsors to make the event possible. Premiere Title Sponsors Dr Pepper and Maine Athletic Fundraising. Major Sponsors University of Southern Maine and Coca-Cola. Supporting Sponsors Hancock Lumber and McCain Foods. Contributing Sponsors Coastal T-Shirts of Auburn, Holiday Inn Bangor and Bronson Audio/Visual. And, Media Partners WLBZ-2, Bangor and WCSH-6, Portland.
