Sports in brief . . .
UMPI women top Thomas
WATERVILLE — The UMPI women’s’ soccer team upped their record to 8-4 with a 3-0 road win over Thomas College on Sunday.
The Owls punched in their first goal off the foot of first year Elizabeth Keagan from a corner kick by fellow first year Chelsea Beauchemin at the 14:28 mark off the first half. The Owls would strike again at the 29:51 mark of the first half off the foot of sophomore Elena Estrada who was assisted by junior Lainey Herring.
Herring put in the last goal scored in the game at the 15:26 mark in the second half.
UMPI plays again on Oct. 22 at Fisher College at 1 p.m.
Owls lose to Terriers
WATERVILLE — Thomas College men’s soccer team shut out the Owls of the University of Maine at Presque Isle 2-0 in a non-conference match up on Alumni Field Sunday afternoon.
Sophomore Michael Hand scored two second-half goals to lead the Terriers to victory. The first half remained scoreless despite the Terriers outshooting the Owls 15-to-3.
The Owls, now 3-9, return to action on Oct. 22 when they travel to Fisher College for a 3 p.m. game.
Maine Ski Hall of Fame
Owen Wells, who was a driving force behind the introduction of biathlon to Aroostook County, will be going into the Maine Ski Hall of Fame on Oct. 28.
Although few Maine skiers have heard of Wells, every time they read about an international cross country competition or biathlon race in the state his behind the scenes work is on display. He started in the 90s-securing sponsors for athletes including Marcus Nash, Scott Loomis and Kirsten Clark.
Later he embraced the idea of cross country skiing and biathlon being able to provide an economic boost to Aroostook County. As President of the Libra Foundation he was responsible for investing millions of dollars in the Maine Winter Sports Center. His efforts have led to the rejuvenation of Black Mountain, Big Rock and Quoggy Jo alpine areas. His vision has resulted in numerous Maine athletes making Olympic Teams and getting close to 20,000 kids on cross country skis, while creating facilities that attract world class events.
The Maine Ski Hall of Fame was created in 2003 to honor Maine skiers who have made significant contributions to a sport that has become not only a way of life for many, but a vital industry in the state’s economy.
Wells is one of eight people being honored this year.
