PORTLAND, Maine (February 19, 2009) -- Local Maine McDonald's Owner/Operators and the Maine Association of Basketball Coaches (MABC) today announced the Western Class A and B semi-finalists for the 2009 Mr. and Miss Maine Basketball Awards. The award, the state's highest basketball honor, recognizes one outstanding female high school senior basketball player and one outstanding male high school senior basketball player. Players are chosen for their performance on the court, as well as their contribution to their team and to Maine basketball.
The semi-finalists from Western Class A and B for Miss Basketball are:
- Georgia Boisse – Massabesic
- Diana Manduca – Deering
- Amie Mortensen – Biddeford
- Sloane Sorrell – Noble
- Brooke Stevens – Wells High School
They join the following Miss Basketball semi-finalists who were announced yesterday:
- Claire Baecher – Brunswick High School
- Morgan Frame – Waterville High School
- Kenni Norton – Mt. Abram High School
- Madeleine Park – George Stevens Academy
- Emily Pelletier – Fort Kent High School
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Mr and Miss Basketball Semi-Finalists
The semi-finalists from Western Class A and B for Mr. Basketball are:
- Ed Bogdanowich – Portland High School
- Michael DiStasio – Cheverus High School
- Phil Leighton – Lakes Region High School
- James Morse – Thornton Academy School
They join these semi-finalists who were announced yesterday:
- Gordon Fischer – Camden Hills Regional High School
- Alex Kee – Morse High School
- Thomas Knight – Dirigo High School
- Ben Russell – Mt. Blue High School
- Cal Shorey – Calais High School
- Corey Therriault – Edward Little High School
The six finalists (3 girls, 3 boys) for Mr. and Miss Basketball will be announced after the high school basketball state tournaments are complete. The award winners will be announced at the Maine McDonald's High School Senior All-Star Banquet on the evening of Friday, March 13, at Husson University's Newman Gymnasium. The All-Star players, All-Star coaches, members of the All-State Academic teams, Regional Foul Shooting Champions, Maine McDonald’s Spirit of the Game Award recipients and the MABC Contributor Award honoree also will be recognized at the awards banquet.
The 2009 Maine McDonald’s High School Senior All Star Basketball Games will be held on Saturday, March 14, at Husson University's Newman Gymnasium. Tickets are good for all four games and may be purchased at the door on Saturday, March 14th. Tickets are $7.00 for adults and $5.00 for students, children and senior citizens. More information is available at throughout the site.
The 2009 All-Star Games marks McDonald’s 21st consecutive year as lead sponsor of this event. Net proceeds from the Games benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities® (RMHC) of Maine. RMHC of Maine is a non-profit organization whose goal is to help Maine children lead happier, healthier and more productive lives. Since it was founded in 1989, RMHC of Maine has granted more than $1.5 million to local children’s programs that have made a measurable impact in our community. To learn more visit www.rmhcmaine.org
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