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Kason Bua ’26 knocks down a three on Saturday, November 25 against the Fort Kent Warriors. The Wildcats went 1-2 in the tip off tournament, their only win to Fort Kent and two losses to Brewer and NYA. “Getting my first minutes gave me a good idea of how the competition will be over the next few years,” Bua said.

[Photo] 20 years of the Tip-Off

Lane Carmichael, Co-Editor in Chief
November 29, 2023
Look up! Cheerleader Courtney Dockham 26 performs a stunt at halftime during a game last year. “I was looking down so I could help flip Emma.” Courtney Dockham 26

[Photo] Why are there no cheerleaders?

September 7, 2023
Alyssa Blade ’26 and Summer Sponberg during Frat night in the PIHS student section.

[Photo] Student sections of the year

Lane Carmichael, Staff writer
March 1, 2023
Georganna Curtis 26 battles under the basket during Mondays double overtime win over Hermon.

[Photo] Presque Isle takes two wins over Hermon

Astra Laughton, Staff writer
February 9, 2023
Members of the UMPI mens and womens soccer teams help pack the stands on Tuesday, October 25 as the PIHS girls varsity soccer team competed in the quarterfinal against Ellsworth. Both UMPI boys and girls soccer teams showed their support at the game by wearing their Aaron shirts.

[Photo] This, this is why so many choose to live in The County

Cassidy Carlisle, Staff Writer
November 2, 2022
Members of the boys soccer team celebrate after a first half goal against Ellsworth on October 1.

[Photo] Boys soccer team falls short in quarter-final matchup

Max Graves, Staff Writer
November 1, 2022
On Wednesday, October 12 the girls varsity soccer team runs across the field at halftime up 3-0 at halftime against the Caribou Vikings. Olivia Locke ‘25 expresses how beating your rival in front of your hometown crowd is just a different feeling than any other game. “A close second to beating Old Town was beating Caribou,” said Locke. “You don’t understand it until it happens.”

[Photo] Comeback Season

October 24, 2022
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The PIHS student section cheers loudly after Presque Isle varsity boys players scores during the big rival game on Wednesday, January 5. I wouldnt say Im a leader of the student section, said Ethan Shaw 22. Im just the loudest and everyone listens to me. Which is pretty epic.

[Photo] PIHS student section causes a little controversy

Cassidy Carlisle, Staff Writer
January 14, 2022
Senior Courtney Kane launches a shot in the game against Gorham on Friday November 26 in the Wildcats opening competition of the Tip Off Classic. For the first time since the 2019 season, all spectators were welcome back into the gym. What I missed most last year is when you made a basket, there was no one there to cheer you on, said Kane.

[Photo] Winter sports update

December 1, 2021
Emma Christie ‘24 poses in lyrical costume for the 2021 recital.

[Photo] The blood sweat and tears for your one big chance

Hannah Ousby, Staff Writer
October 27, 2021
Junior Faith Sjoberg gets her defender moving with a hesitation on the baseline during a February 2021 matchup between Presque Isle and Caribou at PIHS.

[Photo] Wildcats Outpace Tigers in Semifinal Victory

Cameron Levasseur, Sports Editor
March 5, 2021
Junior Jackson Maynard (24) sends a pass to senior Jacob Devine (not pictured) during a January 2021 game against Houlton at Presque Isle High School.

[Photo] Contributions Up and Down the Roster Lead Wildcats to Blowout Quarterfinal Victory

Cameron Levasseur, Sports Editor
March 4, 2021
Head Coach Jeff Hudson speaks with his team during a timeout amid a February 2021 game at Presque Isle High School against Fort Kent

[Photo] Varsity Girls Complete Perfect Regular Season With Senior Night Victory

Cameron Levasseur, Sports Editor
February 28, 2021
Senior Rhylee Kinney (41) looks for the rebound during the Wildcats first meeting with Fort Kent earlier this month.

[Photo] Wildcats’ Defense Comes Up Big in Suffocation of Warriors

Cameron Levasseur, Sports Editor
February 25, 2021
Hattie Bubar (10) attempts a three point shot during a February 2021 meeting with the Fort Kent Warriors at Presque Isle High School.

[Photo] Wildcats Ride Third Quarter Surge to Victory Over Shires

Cameron Levasseur, Sports Editor
February 23, 2021
Head coach Terry Cummings talks with his team during a timeout amid a January 2021 game against Houlton.

[Photo] Varsity Boys School Warriors in Opponent’s Season Opener

Cameron Levasseur, Sports Editor
February 17, 2021
Jenna Sargent (14) dribbles the ball in a game against Caribou earlier this month.

[Photo] Presque Isle Topples Fort Fairfield to Win Seventh Straight

Cameron Levasseur, Sports Editor
February 13, 2021
Sophomore Malachi Cummings dribbles the ball up the court during a mid January game against Houlton.

[Photo] Cummings Scores 28 as Wildcats Maul Tigers

Cameron Levasseur, Sports Editor
February 12, 2021
Courtney Kane (44), stands on the perimeter during a game against the Caribou Vikings at Presque Isle High School earlier this month.

[Photo] Wildcats Score Season High 76 in Blowout of Panthers

Cameron Levasseur, Sports Editor
February 11, 2021
Junior Faith Sjoberg dribbles the ball down the court during a game against Caribou at Presque Isle High School last Wednesday, January 30, 2021.

[Photo] Varsity Girls Stay Undefeated on the Road

Cameron Levasseur, Sports Editor
February 9, 2021
Sophomore Dawson Kinney battles with a member of the Bangor Rams during a January 2021 contest at The Forum in Presque Isle, Maine.

[Photo] PIHS Hockey Team Forced into Quarantine Following Opponent’s Positive Test

Cameron Levasseur, Sports Editor
February 8, 2021
Senior Julianna Morningstar (42) takes a jump shot during a February 2021 game against Caribou

[Photo] Wildcats Blowout Panthers Missing Three Key Players

Cameron Levasseur, Sports Editor
February 5, 2021
Students cheer following a goal in a 2017 varsity boys soccer game. “Games probably are not going to have as much energy, they probably wont be as fast paced as they have been [in years past],” said Brandon Poitras 21, goaltender for the hockey team.

[Photo] Lack of Student Presence at Games Presents New Challenge for High School Athletes

Cameron Levasseur, Sports Editor
October 23, 2020
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“It makes me want to do it again. It also makes me feel good, because I made everyone proud and scored for the team and my school,” Tom Patenaude ‘19 said about scoring his 100th point during the semi-final game against Waterville/Winslow on March 2.

[Photo] Seniors Score Milestone Hockey Goals

Carly Guerrette and Peyton Day
March 25, 2019
Everybody can be a captain. - Torey Levesque 17

[Photo] Actions Speak Louder than Seniority

Taylor Fletcher and Sydney Craig
January 26, 2018
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