Sports in brief
Sno-Run event
A new wrinkle is being added to the Andy Santerre Sno-Run. In addition to the snowmobile event, a 3k-run/1.86 mile walk will be held to raise funds for AMHC Sexual Assault Services.
The run will be at 9:45 a.m. on Feb. 11, the same day as the Sno-Run. Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. at Griffeth Ford in Caribou, which is also the starting point for the race.
A $15 donation is required to participate. For $30 an embroidered hat is included.
Contact AMHC at 498-6431 to register in advance. For more information go to AMHC.org.
Think Pink Day
The University of Maine at Presque Isle Basketball teams will host Virginia-Lynchburg in Wieden Gymnasium on Feb. 12 and activities to raise money for the American Cancer Society will be taking place at those games. The public is invited to take part in the event that will kick off with the women’s game at 1 p.m. and the men’s game immediately following. During the games, there will be items for sale including: pink t-shirts, lanyards, and pink basketballs. Those in attendance can also donate their loose change by “feeding the jug.” Spectators are encouraged to wear pink clothing at the event to show their support. All proceeds will be donated to the American Cancer Society via the UMPI Owls Relay for Life team. For more information about this event, contact Laurie Boucher at 768-9512.
Athletes of the Week
The Varsity Club and Big Cheese Pizza are pleased to congratulate Colin McKay and Erica Hemphill for being selected as Presque Isle High School athletes of the week for the week of Jan. 23-28.
McKay had a goal in the hockey team’s victory over Hampden. He now has 10 points on the season. Hemphill broke the school record in the 100-yard backstroke. Erica now holds five individual school swimming records.
