2012 Coaches Vs. Cancer Wolverine Winter Classic

This year Bridgton Academy is hosting the Wolverine Winter Classic for a cause- "Coaches Vs. Cancer". Bridgton will charge a small admission fee (Adults: $5, Children & Students: $3) and all proceeds will go to the American Cancer Society.

There is a impressive line up this year, with very talented players. Notre Dame Prep is bringing some of the top players from around the globe. On their roster you will find Steven Adams from New Zeland who is viewed as one of the top players in the world. They also have Sam Cassell, Jr. who's father had an NBA career and Myles Davis who is a major prospect this year.

Athletic Director Joe Sawicki commented, "Notre Dame is looking good this year, but the talent is high across the board. We will definitely see some pretty good battles."

The schedule has been announced and is as follows:

Friday, January 27th:
6:00 P.M. -St. Thomas Moore vs. Maine Central Institute
8:00 P.M. -Notre Dame Prep vs. Bridgton Academy

Saturday, January 28th:
12:00 P.M. Consolation Game
2:00 P.M. Championship Game

We hope to see you there!

Winter Classic Coming Soon- More Info To Follow

This years Wolverine Winter Classic is quickly approaching! The Classic will be played Friday the 27th and Saturday the 28th of January. We will post additional information as it comes in.

BA Advances to Final Round of Sun Youth Tournament

The basketball team traveled to Montreal this past weekend to participate in the Sun Youth Tournament. Upon arrival the team won their initial games to advance to the Championship round against Lee Academy. Bridgton led by 2 points with under one minute in play. They had battled back from trailing most of the game, behind 44-36 at the half. In the end, BA lost then game to Lee Academy 78-73. In advancing to the final round, BA defeated Dawson College, Sun Youth, and Algonquin College. BA heads into break with a 12-5 record. They will be back in action January 9th, 2012.

BA Tops South Kent 68-63

The Wolverines came together Saturday afternoon to defeat the Cardinal of South Kent 68-63 in North Bridgton. BA Trailed for the final ten minutes of the first half, and ended with a score of 31-25 at the half. Bridgton then fell behind by double digits before mounting a stead come from behind effort. It was a big win for Bridgton Academy as they improve to 2-1 in the league and 9-4 overall.

BA Drops Close Game to MCI 84-75

Bridgton failed to protect a lead in their home game against MCI in the late stages in the second half and as a result dropped their first league game of the season. BA took an early lead in the double digits and stayed strong for the better part of the first half. However, MCI was able to fight back and take the lead before BA used a late run to lead 45-42 at the half. Heading into the final minutes of the game, BA still held a 72-64 lead. Both teams put up a good fight, but MCI was able to overtake the Wolverines and secure the 84-75 victory.

BA Steals OT Win From New Hampton

The Wolverines picked up an exciting win on the road defeating New Hampton 88-86 in overtime. At the half, BA lead 37-36 after building and early lead to start the game. In the second half, the plat was tightly contested with BA unable to seal a victory with a missed free throw late in the game. Not to mention some clutch buckets made by the home squad, setting up the dramatic finish. In the league, BA is now 1-0 and 8-3 overall.

The Wolverines will host MCI at home on Wednesday at 6:00 P.M.

Wolverines Split in Hoop Mt. Classic

The basketball team traveled to Connecticut this past weekend to participate in the Hoop Mountain Classic. BA started out with a close 96-95 overtime loss to Mont Clare Academy (PA). After halftime Bridgton was down by 13, but rallied back to tie up them game. With less then a minute left, BA took a five point lead. With a tie at end of regulation time, Bridgton was not able to capitalize in the overtime and dropped the first game.

In the second game, Bridgton took on Marianapolis and won this game with a score of 88-78. Going into the second half, Bridgton had a commanding 10 point lead. By the end, they had increased their lead to 17 points before Marianapolis attempted a last minute comeback. With this win, Bridgton has a winning record of 7-3.

Monday night the team will travel to New Hampton to open the regular AAA season.