AUGUSTA, Maine (February 18, 2009) – In Augusta and Bangor today, the Maine Association of Basketball Coaches (MABC) announced A/B East and C/D East and West player selections for the for the 2009 Maine McDonald's® High School Senior All-Star Basketball Games. Players representing 62 high schools from across the state have been honored with selection to the All-Star teams. (A player list is attached.) The A/B West All-Stars will be announced tomorrow at a 2:00 PM news conference in Portland. The All-Stars were selected based upon ballot returns on a statewide high school basketball coaches’ vote conducted by MABC in January.
"Since 1988, the local Owner/Operators of Maine's McDonald's restaurants have been committed to recognizing student athletes across the state with this hallmark sporting event,” said Mike Ortins, local Maine McDonald’s Owner/Operator. “We salute the Maine McDonald's All-Star Team players for their dedication to academic and athletic excellence, sportsmanship and team spirit. "
Also announced: the East division recipient of the first annual
Maine McDonald’s Spirit of the Game Award.
All-Star Selections
Ortins also announced that two high school seniors – one from the East and one from the West Division – will be honored during the Games with the first annual Maine McDonald’s Spirit of the Game Award. The East Division recipient is Joshua Titus of Edward Little High School. Titus will serve as the Manager of the A/B East Boys Team. “The recipients of this award embody the spirit of the sport, exemplify sportsmanship, show an ability to overcome obstacles and boundaries, and support and inspire their teammates and coaching staff,” stated Ortins. The West Division recipient will be announced at a News Conference in Portland on Thurs., Feb. 19 at 2:00 p.m.
The 2009 Maine McDonald's High School Senior All-Star Games will be played at Newman Gymnasium on the campus of Husson College in Bangor on Saturday, March 14. The game-day program will feature head-to-head competition between top players in the state's A/B and C/D Boys and Girls divisions.
2009 SCHEDULE
Game Day Schedule is as follows:| 8:30am - 9:00am | State Foul Shooting Championship |
| 9:15am - 10:30am | Boys C/D Game |
| 10:30am - 10:45am | Slam Dunk Competition |
| 11:00am - 12:15pm | Boys A/B Game |
| 12:15pm - 12:45pm | Awards Presentation/ Half Time Show |
| 12:45pm - 2:00pm | Girls A/B Game |
| 2:00pm - 2:15pm | Three Point Shooting Competition |
| 2:30pm - 3:45pm | Girls C/D Game |
All-Star players, All-Star coaches, members of the All-State Academic teams, Regional Foul Shooting Champions, the MABC Contributor Award honoree and Mr. and Miss Basketball will be recognized at an awards banquet on Friday, March 13, beginning at 7:00 p.m. at Husson College’s Newman Gymnasium.
All-Star Selections
Game Day tickets may be purchased at the door on Saturday, March 14th and are good for all four Games. Tickets are $7.00 for adults and $5.00 for students, children and senior citizens.
More information about the Maine McDonald’s High School Senior All-Star Basketball Games is available at HYPERLINK "http://www.mainemcdonaldsbasketball.org" www.mainemcdonaldsbasketball.org.
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 its founding in 1989, RMHC of Maine has granted more than $1.5 million to local children’s programs that make a measurable impact in our communities. More information is available at www.rmhcmaine.org.
Maine McDonald’s® High School Senior All-Star Basketball Games
2009 Team Rosters
A/B East - Girls
- Leah Jackson, Brewer H.S.
- Claire Baecher, Brunswick H.S.
- Chelsea Arbour, Cony H.S.
- Morgan Chasse, John Bapst Memorial H.S.
- Samantha Gormley, John Bapst Memorial H.S.
- Keli Murray, Lawrence H.S.
- Melanie Cloutier, Oxford Hills Comprehensive H.S.
- Kaley Brown, Skowhegan Area H.S.
- Morgan Frame, Waterville H.S.
- Stephanie Whitten, Waterville H.S.
A/B East - Boys
- Billy Bissell, Brewer H.S.
- Gordon Fischer, Camden Hills Regional H.S.
- Kiefer Lammi, Camden Hills Regional H.S.
- Corey Therriault, Edward Little H.S.
- Alexander Goldrup, Medomak Valley H.S.
- Alex Kee, Morse H.S.
- Ben Russell, Mount Blue H.S.
- Jamison Sawyer, Mount Blue H.S.
- Brady Vose, Mattanawcook Academy
- Russ Mortland, Presque Isle H.S.
C/D West - Girls
- Lindsay Henderson, Buckfield Junior-Senior H.S.
- Elise Begin, Forest Hills Consolidated School
- Amy Skillings, Hall-Dale H.S.
- Liz LeBlanc, Jay H.S.
- Kenni Norton, Mt. Abram H.S.
- Kelsey Murphy, St. Dominic Regional H.S.
- Amy Lemieux, Robert William Traip Academy
- Annie Cutler, Waynflete School
- Mariam Qazi, Waynflete School
- Lindsey Gordon, Winthrop H.S.
C/D West - Boys
- Zachary Morse, Averill H.S.
- Dan Hallinan, Boothbay Region H.S.
- Thomas Knight, Dirigo H.S.
- Cody Gilboe, Forest Hills Consolidated School
- Ezra Gourley, Madison Area Memorial H.S.
- Simon Elias, Madison Area Memorial H.S.
- Aaron Allen, St. Dominic Regional H.S.
- Eric Modica, Robert William Traip Academy
- Jason Dennison, Wiscasset H.S.
- Nick Hinkley, Wiscasset H.S.
Maine McDonald’s® High School Senior All-Star Basketball Games
2009 Team Rosters
C/D East - Girls
Announced in Augusta on 2/18:
- Kelly Robinson, Bangor Christian School
- Anika Powers, Deer Isle-Stonington H.S.
- Emily Pelletier, Community H.S. at Fort Kent
- Madeleine Park, George Stevens Academy
- Desiree Dow, Houlton H.S.
- Casey McCloskey, Penobscot Valley H.S.
- Erica Lyford, Penquis Valley H.S.
- Brittany Charette, Southern Aroostook H.S.
- Samantha Lyons, Stearns H.S.
- Julia Nicholas, Woodland Junior-Senior H.S.
C/D East - Boys
Announced in Augusta on 2/18:
- Brett Bradford, Bangor Christian School
- Cal Shorey, Calais H.S.
- Jordan Leeman, Calais H.S.
- Manny Martinez, Central Aroostook H.S.
- Eben Powers, Deer Isle-Stonington H.S.
- James Bates, Houlton H.S.
- Joel Riemersma, Orono H.S.
- Aaron Hutchins, Schenck H.S.
- Tyler Richards, Stearns H.S.
- Chad James, Woodland Junior-Senior H.S.
A/B West – Girls
Announced in Portland on 2/19:
A/B West – Boys
Announced in Portland on 2/19:
Maine McDonald’s® High School Senior All-Star Basketball Games
2009 All-Star Coaches Roster
Girls:
A-B East
Nate Pelletier, Oxford Hills H.S.
Ted Rioux, Waterville H.S.
A-B West
Mike Murphy, Deering H.S.
Paul True, Lake Region H.S.
C-D East
Ron Weatherbee, Lee Academy
Arnold Clark, Woodland H.S.
C-D West
Paul Marquis, Traip Academy
Robert William, Traip Academy
Dan Jack, Buckfield Junior-Senior H.S.
Boys:
A-B East
Roger Reed, Bangor H.S.
Rob Schmidt, Maranacook H.S.
A-B West
Bob Brown, Cheverus H.S.
Jim Ray, Cape Elizabeth H.S.
C-D East
Ed Leeman – Calais H.S.
Tim Brewer - Central Aroostook H.S.
C-D West
Anthony Amero, Forest Hills Consolidated School
Travis Magnusson, Livermore Falls H.S.
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