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Wildcats vs Shires

PI lady Wildcats defeat the Houlton Shires
Maddy Brazier, Staff Writer
January 16, 2024
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Gan Curtis ’26 defends against against a Houlton Shires player. “Our one goal was to start out the game with lots of intensity and energy,” Curtis said.

On Tuesday, Jan. 9, the Presque Isle girls basketball teams faced the Houlton Shires. In the JV game the girls kept the heat going for the varsity game. The student section arrived in a Beach Day theme. “The student section adds a lot of energy to the gym and keeps everyone hype,” Buck said.

The JV team won 41-20 and the varsity team won 35-30.

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