State champs!
In just its third season as a varsity program, and making its playoff debut this winter, the Fryeburg Academy boys ice team shocked Class B on Saturday, winning its first state championship. The Raiders, backed by about 1,100 vocal supporters rocked The Colisee in Lewiston, topping the Riots of Orono 7-4 in a thrilling title game.
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