PORTLAND, ME (March 1, 2010) – Today the Maine Association of Basketball Coaches (MABC) and local Maine McDonald's owner/operators announced the seven finalists for the 2010 Mr. and Miss Basketball Awards. The awards will be presented at the Maine McDonald’s High School Senior All-Star Awards Banquet on Friday, March 12th at Husson University in Bangor. The award, the state's highest basketball honor, recognizes players’ performances on the court, as well as their contribution to their team and basketball in the state of Maine.
Finalists selected for the title of Miss Basketball 2010 are:
Christy Manning - Scarborough High School
Claire Ramonas - Deering High School
Jennifer Nale - Waterville High School
Finalists selected for Mr. Basketball 2010 are:
Dominic Borelli - Westbrook High School
Stefano Mancini - Falmouth High School
Indiana Faithfull - Cheverus High School
Keegan Hyland - South Portland High School
Mr. and Miss Basketball award winners will be announced at the Maine McDonald's All-Star Banquet beginning at 7:15 p.m. on Friday, March 12 at Husson University's Newman Gymnasium. Additionally, All-Star players, All-Star coaches, members of the All-State Academic teams, Regional Foul Shooting Champions, the Maine McDonald’s Spirit of the Games recipients, and the MABC Contributor Award and Media Award honorees will be recognized at the awards banquet.
The March 13, 2010 Game Day Schedule is as follows:
8:30am - 9:00am State Foul Shooting Championship
9:15am -10:30am Girls C/D Game
10:30am-10:45am Three Point Shooting Competition
11:00am-12:15pm Girls A/B Game
12:15pm - 1:00pm Awards Presentation & McDonald’s Melt-Down Half Time Show
1:15pm - 2:30pm Boys A/B Game
2:30pm - 2:45pm Slam Dunk Competition
3:00pm - 4:15pm Boys C/D Game
Tickets are good for all events on game day and may be purchased at the door on Saturday, March 13. Student tickets are $5.00, and adult tickets are $7.00. For more information visit www.mainemcdonaldsbasketball.org
The 2010 Maine McDonald's High School Senior All-Star Basketball Games marks McDonald’s 22nd 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 and families lead happier, healthier and more productive lives. Since it was founded in 1989, RMHC of Maine has granted more than $1.6 million to local children’s programs that have made a measurable impact in our community. Visit www.rmhcmaine.org for more information.
