OAKLAND – In their season opener at Messalonskee High School, the Mt. Blue High School girls varsity team pulled ahead in the second half for a convincing 44-30 win.
The win gives Mt. Blue a 1-0 start on the regular season and Messalonskee a 2-1 record.
Mt. Blue’s Eryn Doiron and Caitlin Kane each netted 12 points and Addie Brinkman contributed 8 points and 4 blocks. Emilee Eustis dished out 4 assists.
Messalonskee’s Sophia Holmes contributed 9 points and teammate Allyssa Turner 8 points.
In the junior varsity game, Messalonskee topped Mt. Blue 47-23 in the season opener.
Mt. Blue’s Kasadie Barker netted 7 points and 4 rebounds and Jocelyn Daggett, 4 points and 6 rebounds.
Messalonskee’s McKenna Broueur was the high scorer with 10 points and Haley Lowell contributed 8 points.
Mt. Blue travels to Edward Little on Tuesday, Dec. 16 for a 4 p.m. tip-off.