Van Buren

Caribou boys and Van Buren girls tennis advanced to regional finals, while Fort Fairfield baseball and Katahdin softball finished unbeaten regular seasons.

Aroostook County tennis players from Presque Isle, Caribou, Fort Kent, Houlton and Van Buren are set for MPA state singles and doubles play.

Most of Monday’s County sports schedule was moved, but tennis, lacrosse and softball teams still got in action on May 4.

Caribou hosted the MPA Region 1 Singles Qualifier on Saturday, with five girls and five boys advancing after a strong day of County tennis.

Houlton softball and Fort Kent baseball picked up County wins Wednesday, while Region 1 tennis singles seeds are set for Saturday in Caribou.

Elijah Pinkham has been named a Gates Scholar, earning one of 750 spots nationwide from more than 61,000 applicants.

Katahdin beat Van Buren 54-42 in the Class S boys quarterfinal behind Calvin Richardson with 26 points and Bryten Hartsgrove with 18. Alex Violette led Van Buren with 21 points. Katahdin plays Easton Tuesday at 9:00 AM on 101.9 The Rock.

Katahdin beat Van Buren 48-23 in the Class S girls quarterfinal behind Polly Cullen with 15 points and Ayanna Lester with 13. Emily LaPierre led Van Buren with 16 points. Katahdin plays Jonesport Tuesday at noon on 101.9 The Rock.

Two people were injured a fire destroyed two buildings in Van Buren, Maine.

County soccer teams impressed in quarterfinal action, with standout wins from Presque Isle, Fort Kent, Wisdom, Van Buren, and more as postseason play continues across Aroostook County.