Mavericks off to hot start near end of 2019

The North Country Mavericks are off to a 4-1 record after the first two weeks of the basketball season.

Last weekend’s three wins are the latest in the team’s four-game win streak. The Mavericks defeated the Class B Glasgow Scotties in Saco 52-44 on Thursday, December 12. They then participated in the Lewistown Invitational, defeating Roy-Winifred 36-31 on Friday, December 13, and then Geraldine-Highwood 45-20.

“The kids have buckled down and started to play a little team defense, so that’s really helping,” Mavericks Head Coach Ralph Ellsworth said.

This week, the Mavericks will have only one...