Class C & D Maine All-Star Game

            Tonight, March 6, 2013, Orono High School hosted the annual All-Star Game. Today’s game was played by many of the top Class C and Class D basketball players. There were players from many towns such as Penquis, Stearns, Deer-Isle Stonington, and even our little old town of Bucksport.

            Representing Bucksport High School tonight was Jimmy Osgood. He played an impressive game with strong shots and defense, along with some smooth moves. As his many fans have nicknamed him, “Yimmy” was able to help lead his team to a victory over the other group of excellent players, with a score of 103 to 87, in favor of the away team.

            Bucksport was also represented in another department at that game. Between the two teams there were three coaches, each from different schools within Class C and D. The away team was coached by Central High School’s varsity basketball coach. For the home team the coaches were Searsport High School’s varsity coach, Brad Cook, and Bucksport High School’s own varsity basketball coach, Josh Tripp. Many of the onlookers were able to see a different person in these coaches tonight. For the home team, their coaches typically use a more aggressive coaching technique, but tonight they used a more calm, cool, and collected approach. For the away team, it was quite similar.

            Both coaches and players alike had an enjoyable night and were able to say they contributed to a wonderful game, ending with a score of 87-103. Congratulations to all of the seniors who were able to participate in tonight’s event and good luck in your future careers.