BANGOR, Maine – Brewer High School’s Jamison Rhoads-Doyle and Morse of Bath’s Emma Harrington each received the 2016 Maine All-State Academic Scholarships during the Maine Association of Basketball Coaches awards banquet Friday night at the Anah Shrine Hall.
They both received a $2,000 scholarship.
Harrington is in the top 10 of her class, a member of the National Honor Society, the Interact Club and the Journalism Club, and she volunteers as a middle school mentor and at her local library. She has logged more than 65 hours of community service.
A four-year varsity starter at Morse, she has been the team captain for the past three years. The past season she led the team in scoring and rebounds and was second in steals.
She was the recipient of the basketball Coaches Award during her career, and has also led her teams to success in field hockey, lacrosse and tennis. She plans to study psychology at Fordham University.
Rhoads-Doyle was a two-year starter and a senior captain for Brewer. Academically, he ranks in the top 10 of his class, and has participated in Dirigo Boys’ State and the Maine Youth Leadership Seminar.
He averaged four points and five rebounds as a senior, playing guard and forward while being a leader and a hard worker on the court and in the classroom. His college plans are undecided, but he has interest in studying political science or international relations.
The Maine All-State Academic Scholarship was created to recognize two members — one girl and one boy — selected from the Maine McDonald’s All-State Academic Team.
Joining Harrington on the girls team are: Boothbay’s Hannah Morley, Camden Hills’ Madelyn Bowman, Cape Elizabeth’s Madeleine Bowe, McAuley’s Jessica Willerson, Messalonskee’s Dakota Bragg, South Portland’s Madeline Hasson, Thornton Academy’s Ashley Howe, Waynflete’s Arianna Giguere, and Westbrook’s Madeline Mullett.
Joining Rhoads-Doyle on the boys team are: Brewer’s Carter Smith, Brunswick’s Owen Rudalevige, Cape Elizabeth’s James Bottomley, Caribou’s Donovan Savage, Cheverus’ Andrew Roberts, Gorham’s Sam Kilborn, Medomak Valley’s Jackson Vail, Messalonskee’s Jackson Bernatchez, and Mount Ararat’s Harper Moutal.
The Maine McDonald’s Spirit of the Game Award was presented to Brewer’s Meg Davis and Winthrop’s Nate Jewel. The recipients each received a trophy and a $500 Spirit Scholarship to assist with their higher education needs.
Since 2009, the annual Spirit of the Game Award has honored two high school seniors who embody the spirit of the sport of basketball, exemplify sportsmanship, and support and inspire their teammates and coaching staff.
The MABC also honored the Bangor Daily News’ Ernie Clark with its media award for his outstanding coverage of high school basketball during the past season.