Sports in brief . . .

Athlete of the week
    Senior Whitney Flint, point guard on the Ashland girls’ varsity basketball team, was named small school athlete of the week in The Bangor Daily News in the Thursday, Jan. 24 issue. Flint led the Hornets in an important victory over Greater Houlton Christian Academy. Free throw competition
    Boys and girls from ages 10 to 14 are invited to participate in the local level competition of the 2008 Knights of Columbus free throw championship. The competition will be held on Feb. 10 at 2 p.m. at Presque Isle Middle School. Doors will open at 1:30 p.m. for registration and practice. For more information, contact Bill Guerrette at 764-8068.
Maine Winter Sports Center announcements
    On Wednesday, Jan. 30th MOJO’s will host a men’s wax night from 7 to 9 p.m. for waxing tips.
    MWSC is coordinating a trip to the Gatineau World Loppet just outside Ottawa to depart on Feb. 15th and return on Feb. 17th. In addition to skiing, participants will explore Ottawa. MWSC will cover transportation costs; lodging is $150 per night for two nights. Entry and associated fees are the responsibility of each participant. Contact John Farra for more information at john@mainewsc.org.
    From now through March, ski free Wednesdays will be offered at Big Rock from 4 to 9 p.m. Evenings will include free skiing, a free half hour lesson and $10 rentals. For more information, visit www.bigrockmaine.com.
UMPI events
    The following sport event will take place at the University of Maine at Presque Isle.
    Climbing nights will be offered now through May at UMPI’s Gentile Hall. Climbing nights will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. on Feb. 4th, Mar. 3rd, Apr. 7th and May 5th. No experience is required. Please wear something comfortable to move in (no shorts permitted). There is no cost for members. $10 fee for non-members. Contact Amanda Morin for more information at Amanda.morin@umpi.maine.edu