Whit Lesure
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Head Basketball Coach of the 4-Time NEPSAC AAA Champion Bridgton Wolverines. 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009
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So you want a Postgrad year at a prep school? I’ve heard a lot about Bridgton. “Embrace the suck”, “mind over grind”, “one and done”...Here’s what doesn’t “suck”....The day AFTER graduation putting the work in at the Wolverdome. Call me if you’ve got that guy
#BridgtonHoopsFamily
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The intersection of life and basketball. BHammel the friend, coach, mentor to countless folks
#NoneBetterFact
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People ask me in the Covid and transfer portal era, can a young man without a D1 scholarship get one in a prep year? Sure he can: with talent,toughness, tools, and team mentality. Oh yeah, does he really know how to play too? Send me that/this guy if you got him!!
#EarnWayBA
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Just in by drone from The Bucket Barn at BA. To past players whose blood, sweat, and tears shaped this iconic gym and to the future players with dreams and dribbles that take them to one of New England’s most storied prep environments. And to the coaches who have come to watch.
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RIP Coach Knight. I was a 28 year old head coach at New Hampton when the Knight family and Patrick chose to enroll at our school and play hoop. All of us on that team could tell a lot of good stories. Pat managed it all very well. Prep basketball changed in no small way
#MaxGood
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Just learned that NCAA D3 tourney rule limits dress roster to 15. With colleges everywhere carrying larger teams these days, this is plain not right. Reward young men who contribute huge “sweat equity” by putting them in street clothes for “dance”? That’s nuts
#NCAAChangeNow
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RIP Ryan Rogers BA ‘11 Unbeknownst to us we spent fabulous week as roommates at Hoop Group Elite summer ‘18. Coincidences like that one make you pause. Brash, confident, tough, character guy a rising star for Rob Sanicola at StJME Monks. Among the most loyal to BA Hoop
#TufBBYear
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Bridgton academy and the basketball family saddened by the news of Simi Socks '15 passing. RIP my man. Your family is in our hearts. We will not forget and we will move forward with you always.
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You don’t see me hugging many officials you say ? Well, I love aau circuit, gets the juices flowing, and coached both his dad and brother. Stay in it long enough you keep seeing new things
#EnjoyRideBAHoop
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Proud of our team’s overall performance today in game much closer than 100-80 STM win. Guys did a lot of good things...You need to be “great” to win on the road in tournament. Answered the bell all year. They have turned a lot of heads. Big TY BA hoop supporters
#BridgtonPride
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Put it this way: a picture's worth a thousand words. Keep competing kid! Good Monday "juice" for the old man a long ride but one heartbeat away
#GoHobart
#GoLakers
#GoBridgton
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Bridgton Academy (19-12 )
#5
seed travels south to long-time rival St Thomas More CT
#4
for NEPSAC AAA quarter-final match up Wednesday 4pm. BA seeks to continue its best hoop season in a decade with a tough road test
#BridgtonHoopPridePastPresentFuture
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Pleased to honor the legacy of Coach Bert Hammel - friend and mentor to so many - with Brooks School HBC John McVeigh with the designation “Hammel Cup” - spirit and competiveness - to the semi-annual Brooks vs Bridgton hoop tilts as our way of saying thanks
#BertTheBestLivesOn
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“Lockdown” in Maine bringing creative ways to bond proud dad and son. The “Corona-Cut” Challenge is on. 48 hours to shave and post. Got a glimpse of my good friend
@JMcVeigh42
in the mirror today
#GreatRoleModel
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A lot of folks pause every time we reflect on his passing for sure, but his undeniable and unequaled commitment to the best values in the game are part of his significant legacy
#LuckyLikeMany2CountAsFriend
Tom’s usual seat at Molloy memorialized at the Tom Konchalski Classic today.
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It really takes two HWS Colleges Graduation ceremonies to fully appreciate the journey. Congrats Jack on Master of Science In Management. Past success builds confidence, hope for future a beautiful thing….
#ProudDad
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Bridgton hoop at TD North for Lakers v Celtics. BA Alumni ‘13 Evan Orzolek - Laker Asst and former St Johns Asst meets”Johnnies” great Paris Horne Bridgton ‘07
#BACoachTreePride
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Venice bound...floods in Boston weather delays, now head to Madrid for quick stop through. Go Hobart hoops. Go Bridgton. Go Lake Region.
#BAHoop
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Bridgton Academy Asst Coach Paris Horne is GM for Overseas Elite as they start run for 5th title of ESPN TBT tomorrow. BA teammate ‘07 Justin Burrell anchors frontcourt with one time prep adversary and NBA Vet Michael Beasley. Horne returns to BA this fall after stellar 1st year
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Mark Barrett has committed to play for Endicott College. No one on our team improved any more than Mark. He accepted coaching and displayed a rare feel for the game that was a key to our motion offense. His competitive toughness has been his trademark
#BigFanOfMark
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Mom and Dad proud for sure. But Jack has always been his own man, and to cite "the village", we couldn't be more grateful for the educational leaders and community experiences that Jack has been fortunate to be a part of at Lake Region HS, Bridgton Academy, and Hobart
#Path
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Carter Skaggs Bridgton Academy ‘16 Washington State ‘19 back on the hill in North Bridgton. Told him I had a few guys colleges we’re missing on bc they don’t quite fit mold. He said “oh, guys like me and Planutis”...Kelton Samore & Ryan Salzberg newest guys in club
#BothCanPlay
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Bridgton forward 6’7” Sean Trumper has committed to NE10 Franklin Pierce and Coach David Chadbourne. It’s a great fit. One of the toughest I’ve coached playing for one of the grittiest competitors you’ll find. Sean is also as bright a young as you will find...The real deal
#BA
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Dream Team soaking in Hobart weekend sweep for mid-season Liberty League. first place. May never see the wife again
#NothingBetterThanLove
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Picture proof of "marrying up". Don't ever recall being photo-cropped for any publicity purposes. MB and Jack still working on my "smile game". Proud Laker doing his work in "Finger" Lakes Region NY
#HobartPride
#BAPride
#LRHSPride
#GameDay
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Hobart at Vassar D3 Liberty League playoff game. 1st fan there 45 mins b4 tip. Like prep ball, best play to compete, for love of game and TEAM
#LastDanceJack
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Bryson will become elite D3 player for Coach Brandon Linton. Better, he will be academic and community leader. Bryson is among the smoothest guards we’ve had and his ability to score the ball was instrumental in several of our biggest NEPSAC wins this season going 19-12
#Winner
Congratulations to Magic, Bridgton and Abington guard Bryson Andrews on his commitment to Nichols!
#GoBison
#MagicFamily
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Proud Alumni and Parent at Open Practice Weekend showcasing strong program, outstanding young men, and superb coaching
#StatesmenPre
-SeasonPreparation1stStepProcess
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News of Mark “Sparky” Tilton’s passing yesterday hits many hard.A giant in education, personality larger than life. I know. Our run together in the 80’s helped create an enduring foundation for New Hampton hoop. I’m not sure who was fire and who was ice, but we were a good team!
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Coaches - Bridgton Fall Open Gym Schedule- Golf Course 2 Miles Up Road if you want a “quick 9” or 18. Queen’s Head Pub or Beth’s Kitchen for in-town lunch, Fisherman’s Catch (Raymond) Seafood❤️
Mon 3:30
Tue 3:30
Wed 1:00
Thurs 3:30
Call -Text ahead to confirm pls
—Whit
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Congratulations Bridgton basketball graduates! This is your official invitation to 1st ever Hoop Alumni weekend August 23. 3 vs 3, 5 vs 5, and golf for us older guys will highlight time spent bragging of BA accomplishments
#BASurvivor
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Heard me called a lot of things in my coaching life, “telegenic” not one of them...must come with aging process
#GoBridgtonGoHobartGoLakeRegion
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Calling Pat & Joe Daley (BA Operations Team) to secure the base of our Ladder. Climbing can be dangerous if reckless and unaware. Note to college coaches: Maine not a bad place to recruit
#WayLifeShouldBe
#Vacationland
#AAA
#12
@BridgtonHoops
is on the climb!
taking out
#10
@PrepBridgeport
, national Top 10
@tphs
and
#1
@StThomasMoreBB
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Hobart basketball dads Whit Lesure '82 and Mike Masino '88 of Jack and Dan '21 make climb up Mt Untersburg Austria above the clouds to make personal appeal to Hoop Gods for basketball dreams ahead
#GoHobartGoBridgtonGoLakeRegion
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Proud of these 5 roommates and teammates at Hobart College Graduation. Son Jack (far right) does proud as Senior Speaker and continues path of dominance (see summa cum laude) over poor dad’s modest accomplishments. Time for old dog to study ways of young one
#BooksBallLifePride
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NERR Adam Finklestein leading off Grassroots Gym Series in Portland, Maine. Historically under-recruited, over-performing players at all levels. New NCAA recruiting rules hurting kids who aren’t top1%.Adam doing great service for young players
#NERRNEPSACBRIDGTONHOOPCHECKUSOUT
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As prep season fast approaches Bridgton Academy hoops is proud and pleased to have Paris Horne - BA ‘07 & St Johns ‘11 Big East on the sidelines as top assistant. “Winner” on the floor and off, a true “professional” on rehab stint for year, reminds all of BA highest value
#Teach
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Great showing by Bridgton hoop alumni, staff, and friends. Many thanks. Future bigger/brighter. Nail-biting Elam Ending and Tommy Kelly $50 half court shot steal show
#BANEPSACHoopBrotherhoodGoHobartGoLakers
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What did PC Ed Cooley and Mizzou Counzo Martin do after HS? Went to Prep School and played for old man now at Bridgton. What are you doing?
#RecruitingMatureYoungMen
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I tell our guys often, the “best” team is the one I am coaching now...2020 team has certainly built on the tradition and pride of our past. Let’s finish strong even from a distance. Shout out to Coach Paris Horne in the video - a BA legend
#basketballchallenge
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Grateful for the support and opportunity to practice and play safely in these times. No one “right” way to approach. Bridgton Academy diligent progressive leadership created opportunities for young men to do what we love. College ready young men with video for review
#RecruitBA
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When coaches come to workouts who are part of your family it’s special. When SNHU Asst Neb Exantus - Bridgton ‘11 comes, and its the Grand Opening of your new Dining Hall on campus it’s extraordinary! Neb is part of proud BA coaching tree, destined for greatness
#PayingHisDues
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Among the very best I’ve coached, Lawrence Moten, with new SU Women’s coach Felisha Legett. Brings a lot of memories, he and Counzo Martin likely the most dynamic pair of prep teammates on my all-time top 25 team. The list needs expansion with my aging and future stars
#ProudMen
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Great visit at NCAA Tourney Ravens of D2 Franklin Pierce with Bridgton vets Sean Trumper (r) BA ‘20 and Stephen Gabriel (l) ‘21. Current 6’8” sharpshooting Wolverine Evan Willey a fall commit to join Coach David Chadbourne’s ‘22 recruits. I enjoy watching spring workouts
#Nuggets
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Hobart College hoop families in the Springfield House early for tonight’s round of 32 NCAA
#GoHobartStatesmen
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Bridgton Hoops very appreciated of UMaine, Post, St A’s, St Joes, and Endicott in the Wolverdome this afternoon to watch our guys in pick-up. Head coaches Markwood, Kuntz, and Ackley, with Joe O’Shea ( St A’s) and Stephen Haladyna (Endicott) making it a great day
#VisitBA
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6’2 Gd Silvano Ismail- Bridgton Academy ‘24 -Chevrus HS ‘23- earns full scholarship commitment to D2 Belmont Abbey College NC. “This guy did everything you could do including maintaining a 4.0 GPA”… “We had a group of prove-it guys, and team-first guys, Vano’s emblematic !
#BAWAY
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Bridgton '16 teammates Joey Downes - Rutgers - and Carter Skaggs - Washington St - reunite for summer workouts on the Cape (MA). These two guys proving they belong with best every day
#BAHoop4Life
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I’ve been asked a few times why college placement went so well in this crazy uncertain year. 1- Good players 2- mature timely decision-making relative to level and fit 3- high character incl grades 4-Redeem team mentality proved worth on court. Looking for similar up front
#BAPG
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Move-in Day at Hobart off the charts. "Dream Team" hard at work in early morning
#JourneyBegins
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Teaser Alert Take Two—Heres’s “Dou” — Don’t sleep on 6’9 postgrad Will Davis either
#LesureTechSkills
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Fresh off Spring Break and
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finish in NEPSAC AAA, the work isn’t done. College coaches welcome to Mon-Tue-Thurs Open Gyms 3:15-4:30. Players 6’ - 7’ available & recruitable to every level Div I-II-III. Bridgton known for high value, late adds, college ready guys
#Prepped4You
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Pass along to coaching friend outside of New England in D2 or lower D1. Kid is good enough! Reminds me a lot of Andrew Guerrero “AG” BA ‘13. Went to Pfeiffer NC and became 1000 pt scorer and captain. No One in New England was sold. Has bags and will travel — Kani Glover.
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Great to see old friends Shy Ulrickson and Jack Lesure from The Nation and Great State of Maine teaming up again in college summer league
#BallForLifeGoHobartGoBabsonGoBAGoLakers
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Always a great basketball day at Bridgton Academy with Adam Finklestein - NERR - in the bucket barn watching the guys fall workout. He’s a road warrior that values NEPSAC Hoops, a former coach at the college and prep level, and a friend
#TimeToBallNEPSAC
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Thanks Adam, appreciate the visit always.
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3 Bridgton Academy Basketball guy's together in Orlando as Coach Vejraska's guest
#2BAAlumns
&1ProudCoach
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“Z” is the real deal and has stuff to be a very good High Major player for someone. Better yet, an outstanding young man!!He ranks with the very best that have played here.
A new name to know in New England...
Bridgton Academy (
@WhitLesure
) unsigned 6'7" wing Muzamil Hamoda!
#BeSeen
📽️
@TrophyMode
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6'8" Bridgton Academy WF Hazelton PA product Bobby Planutis announces commitment to The Mount!Tourney team adds impact old-school gym-rat.
#1
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A fun Bridgton Academy day at Franklin Pierce University with Trey Rochester-Thomas ‘23, Evan Willey ‘22, Stephen Gabriel ‘21, & Sean Trumper ‘20. Appreciate Coach Chadbourne and the support & belief in our young men. Great to see the growth
#BAHoopReunionAugust
’23BeThere
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Shown here at Josh Altman’s wedding, BA ‘11 postgrads Tommy McDonnell, Nebby Exantus, and Brendan Allen demonstrate that “the year that makes a difference” mantra extends beyond college hoop dreams and NEPSAC victories. We’re about prideful guys who compete and connect for life.
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Favorite player of all time at Bridgton Academy JWL makes decision to play for Tim Sweeney at Hobart College NY today
#BA
-Laker-Maine-Pride
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Bridgton advances to championship game of Perkiomen (PA) Tournament with 75-67 win over Bridgeport Prep (CT). Wolverines play The Patrick School (NJ -Kyrie) at 3:45 Sunday.
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Quiet campus a precursor to summer in Bridgton as students ready for Graduation 2019 and their departure from a once in a lifetime experience in Maine
#BridgtonAcademyPostgradNEPSAC
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Watching Jack go to Hobart and Mastro to Denver equals one giant hole in the heart
#LifeMarchesOnForTrueWolverines
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Bridgton 6’9” Fwd Kevin Yonkeu commits to D2 USciences in Philly. One of the elite academic universities in the country will provide Kevin the opportunity to continue his highest level pursuit of learning while playing at a competitive level where he will be productive
#GoodPick
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Coach Whit and St Joseph's ME Asst. Ryan Rogers BA '11 reconnect as roomies at Hoop Group Elite Camp 1
#BAHoop4Life
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Bridgton 2019 Postgrad 6’9 ( Portland, OR ) skilled WF commits to Coach Mike Brennan and staff at American University. True scholar-athlete a NEPSAC AAA standout who is ideal fit for Patriot League tradition of excellence. A lot of talk about “fit” lately; a great one here
#BAPG
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Great day for Bridgton Academy Basketball as Elliot Welmer BA ‘15 St Louis Univ. squares off vs Bobby “the legend” Planutis BA ‘17 St Bonaventure for A-10 title and March Dance Ticket. Two of the best rekindling past BA Hoop flames
#GoodLuckGuysNoWagerHere
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Bridgton Hoop ‘23-24 up early Sat morning to assist set-p for Celebration Day of Lake Region Recovery Center
#CommunityBiggerThanBall
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6’7 Chris Yapo makes commitment to Marc Kuntz at Post (CT). That’s a “Marriage” made in heaven as one can coach at the highest level and the other has a very high ceiling. I shared with Marc bigger than “steal of century”. Maybe right. Maybe wrong. Lot of “good ones” BA 2024🙌
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Ryan Salzberg taking BA roots with his Daeman College Wildcats to the heartland of Indiana for Division 2 Elite 8
#GreatTimeOfYear
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Bridgton hoops happy to host Bates College Head Coach Jon Furbush to campus today for fall workout. Have seen fair share of assistants in my day and friends with many but I have always tried to encourage programs who put their top guy on the trail. Guys will play for him
#BankIt
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Legendary NCAA and NEPSAC Stripes Charlie Lee reconnects with Coach Lesure before lasts nights Celtic blow-out of disinterested LeBron...I get along with most officials - contrary to appearance and rumor - even STM ones...
#RespectA2WaySt
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Former Bridgton Academy prolific long-range sharp-shooter 6'7 Carter Skaggs BA '16 inks commit w/ Washington ST
#2017
-18GoCougarsGoBridgton
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Good Win Hobart Hoops over league rival and highly regarded Union!! Wolverines win tight one too. Doesn’t get much better
#GoBAGoStatesmenGoLakers
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Ice Fishing Hoop Team at Bridgton: always trying to net the “big one”...Bonus was grilled deer loin - a 1st - that BA Director of Sports Med Cody Marean cooked up as well as he prepares athletes for competition
#BALifeSkillsNeverSleep
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College defense and High Major talent on full display last night in Bridgton Bucket Barn. Brewster earns 62-44 AAA victory. Tough, hard-nosed prospects have home in Bridgton. Others need not apply. Team over talent the mantra in '17-'18 as BA seeks hoop relevance
#GoodDaysAhead
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Thanks
@Sean_Smiley
...went throwback summer ‘07 Five Star and ‘09 NEPSAC Tourney Final. Go to it
@CoachMac9450
@coachsanicola
@Buzzcocalico
@P_Horne23
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Loved him the day he said he belonged at Bridgton with Bobby “Buckets” Planutis and will miss him everyday in the future. A great fit for Coach MacDonald bound for success and ready to make believers out of a lot of folks
#BALLERNEPSAC
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Under the heading, “what are the chances”, “go figure”, “what goes around comes around”, and “life is great”, the Bridgton Academy hoops brotherhood is alive and well. I’d pay to be a fly on that locker room wall...
#NEPSAC
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“Big Daddy G” BA ‘15 obviously paying attention day I showed him that move in the Bridgton Bucket Barn...GoFalconsGoBAGoHobartGoNEPSACAAA
.
@BentleyFalcons
Zach Gilpin treating the rim like it's Thursday. Lots of 🏀 coming up this weekend!
#NE10EMBRACE
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I need to show this to my boss.
Rick Pitino breaks down St. John’s roster: ‘Getting 10 players is one of the more difficult things I’ve ever done’.
@StJohnsBBall
@RealPitino
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Unofficial Title Sponsor of Bridgton basketball coming to Portland, ME in fall 2020. Woburn franchise owner the best! Multiple compliments on team from patrons. Always trying to win on the court, just as intentional off the court. Chick-fil-A and Bridgton
#AWiiningComboMeal
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Last time RIT Asst Coach Tim "Sticks" McMullen was with Jack and I was Memorial Day Weekend 2007 and he was teaching me what a good Little League baseball coach looked like. We made the playoffs and BA was 35-5. Life was good. Life is still good.
#TimeFlys
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Likely true. But not willing to “sell” that concept. We will all find out soon enough. Very personal, individual, family decision. Kudos to school personnel responsible for integrating safest possible healthy protocols and guidelines for all of us
#Bridgton2020
Prep schools will be able to operate as "Bubbles." Most staff and students live on site. Only a very few personnel come and go on a daily basis.
Kids will be tested then quarantined once they arrive on campus.
Safest place for kids in the US might be at prep schools
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RIP Coach Fletcher Arritt.His legacy at FUMA and personal character is well documented.The contributions he made to my time at New Hampton and Bridgton I could share for hours. In fact, he made the New Hampton tournament unique by traveling north,coaches in tow.
#LegendOfPrepGame
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As talented and bright a college prospect, Liam is a better person. Bridgton Academy has been proud everyday to be Liam’s home away from home for two years. Parents, coaches, and friends can send their best young men to me anytime they want for our lesser known two-year plan
#AD
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Pregame Celts v Lakers at Fours brings Bridgton ‘07 greats Chris O’Rourke and Paris Horne together with a lucky Coach
#GoBridgton
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Will Davis
#21
- Bridgton - is reincarnation of Dan Callahan - 6’8 / 6’9(roster) who went from Huskies (NH) to Huntington Hounds NU 1990. Check your scorecards (old) coaches. Will def,Reb, Pass all day. Coach K once said Danny plays pivot way it’s meant. Same here
#RecruitWinBA
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Pound for pound among the toughest and smartest competitors I’ve coached. Bille, Jon Tilton ( New Hampton ‘83) and Jack Lesure consistently put body on the line and made plays and help build culture stats don’t typically identify and coaches have a hard time teaching
#ChampsWin
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Thanks to Emmanuel College Men’s Hoops for hosting NEPSAC AAA Quarterfinal Bridgton vs Newman. Beautiful facility. Palestra like.Our guys impressed. Old school prep playoff neutral site warms my heart outcome aside. Now we gotta bring back All to One Site
#Hoop4DaKidsFansCoaches
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