MMA gives young girl a second chance on the court GSA freshman signs as honorary teammate

Part of the team

Castine—When a doctor says the words “genetic disorder” and “lifelong diagnosis” about a child, it can cause even the strongest of people and families to lose hope for a normal life. Tough as it has been, 14-year-old Kelsey Carter never backed down from the fight. The Blue Hill resident and …

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Mariner soccer teams move into postseason Men clinch top spot in conference

Defending the line

Castine—The top-ranked Maine Maritime Academy men’s soccer team will host the North Atlantic Conference championship tournament this weekend, after defeating Thomas College by a score of 2-1 on October 24 to clinch the top spot and gain home field advantage. The Mariners finished the regular season with an 8-6-1 overall …

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MMA volleyball team ready to defend its title Conference championships to be held at home

Playing the net

Castine—The Maine Maritime Academy volleyball team will defend its North Atlantic Conference championship title when the school hosts the 2018 championship tournament this weekend. The Mariners went undefeated in conference play this season, going 5-0 with a 20-6 record overall. The Mariners have gone 23 matches without a loss in …

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Lacrosse gaining popularity at college level MMA teams show marked improvement this season

Eyes on the goal

CASTINE—After back-to-back seasons with an 0-15 record, the Maine Maritime Academy women’s lacrosse team went 6-7 on the regular season and earned a playoff game in the North Atlantic Conference playoffs against the University of Maine at Farmington on April 28. The Mariners lost the contest 15-4, but first-year coach …

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Maine Maritime debuts recycled uniforms Maine company supplies plastic

Maine Maritime volleyball team members

CASTINE—Maine Maritime Academy Athletics has placed several teams in recycled athletic apparel, created by Atayne, a Brunswick-based company that uses 100 percent recycled and organic materials. On November 11, 2016 the Maine Maritime Academy volleyball team became the first team to wear a 100-percent recycled uniform in the NCAA Tournament. …

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