By Gloria Austin
Staff Writer
The Houlton Shiretowners wrapped up the number-one spot in Maine Principals’ Association Class C Eastern Maine boys Heal points. The Shires are 17-0 with a tourney index of 134.8765 points. The top 11 teams qualify for the playoffs.
Behind the Shires is Penquis Valley, 16-1, 92.7469; third, Lee Academy, 12-5, 68.6728; fourth, Dexter, 10-7, 58.4877; fifth, Calais, 13-3, 52.1060; sixth, Bucksport, 8-9, 50.7716; seventh, Sumner, 9-6, 50.7716; eighth, Stearns, 11-6, 50.0000; ninth, Fort Kent, 7-9, 38.4259; 10th, George Stevens Academy,
7-9, 31.9444; 11th, Orono, 4-13, 20.2160 and 12th, Piscataquis Community High School, 3-14, 20.2160.
Houlton coach Rob Moran reminded his troops that the final seedings can be thrown out the window, as Bangor approaches. His players need to continue to execute against their opponents to win, regardless of rank or record.
In Class D boys, Jonesport-Beals takes top honor with a 16-0 record and 95.3545 tournament points. Second, Washburn, 15-182.7160; third, Deer Isle-Stonington, 13-4, 77.8776; fourth, Central Aroostook, 12-4, 77.3148; fifth, Hodgdon, 12-4, 61.1111; sixth, Bangor Christian, 11-5, 56.4815; seventh, Machias, 12-3, 54.6569; eighth, Southern Aroostook, 12-6, 49.5370; ninth, Easton, 13-3, 49.3827; 10th, Fort Fairfield, 8-9, 46.4506; 11th, Katahdin, 7-10, 28.3951; 12th, Schenck, 7-10, 23.6111; 13th, Limestone/MSSM, 6-10, 22.6852; 14th, Van Buren, 6-10, 20.6790 and 15th, Woodland, 7-9, 18.8272.
In Class C girls, the Houlton Lady Shires are currently fourth with a 10-6 record and 61.5741 tourney points. Atop the rankings is Calais, 17-0, 108.7781; second, Dexter, 16-0, 83.4877; and third, Orono, 14-2, 76.5432.
Rounding out the top teams are: fifth, Penquis, 8-8, 52.0062; sixth, Sumner, 9-7, 46.6049; seventh, Fort Kent, 8-9, 45.2160; eighth, Piscataquis, 11-6, 44.4444; ninth, Narraguagus, 8-9, 42.4201; 10th, Mattanawcook Academy, 7-9, 41.0494; 11th, Lee Academy, 9-7, 36.4198 and 12th, on the bubble is Stearns, 5-12, 35.0309.
In Class D girls Heal Points, Washburn is ranked number one with a 17-0 record and 104.3210 tourney points. Second, Schenck, 14-2, 89.5062; third, Hodgdon, 12-4, 77.9321; fourth, Machias, 13-4, 71.9281; fifth, Fort Fairfield, 12-4, 66.3580; sixth, Van Buren, 13-4, 58.6420; seventh, Penobscot Valley, 10-6, 56.9444; eighth, Deer Isle-Stonington, 12-5, 55.8642; ninth, Limestone/MSSM, 10-7, 48.6111; 10th, Jonesport-Beals, 9-8, 39.8893; 11th, Southern Aroostook, 12-5, 36.5741; 12th, Easton, 10-7, 33.3333; 13th, Shead, 9-8, 31.3272; 14th, East Grand, 6-11, 16.9136 and 15th, Central Aroostook, 6-11, 13.8889.
The GHCA in 19th position with a 2-14 record still has an outside shot of making the postseason.
Games that should have been won are looming large in the playoff picture. However, on any given night, any team can be beaten. Couple that with a chance to reach the Bangor Auditorium, anything can happen.
Good luck teams.
