BANGOR, Maine — The Husson University athletic department along with the Eagles football program is pleased to announce the 1st Annual Stephen Colvin Memorial Powerlifting Competition on Saturday, April 30.
The competition, which is open to all who wish to participate, will be held beginning at 9 a.m. at Husson’s Newman Gymnasium. The proceeds will benefit the Stephen W. Forrest Colvin Memorial Scholarship Fund.
Colvin, a 2011 graduate of Hoosick Falls (New York) Central School, attended Husson, where he was a member of the football team. He died on Feb. 14, 2014, as the result of a skiing accident at Sugarloaf in Carrabassett Valley.
The powerlifting competition will consist of three lifts: Squat, bench and deadlift. Lifters will pay a $20 entry fee and must be present 30 minutes before their division is scheduled to lift for a weigh-in and review of rules.
A Husson press release said Colvin was an example of what a teammate should be, and he was loved by all his teammates at Hoosick Falls and at Husson University. He lived life to the fullest and wanted those around him to do the same.
Those qualities inspired his friends, family and community to make the Stephen W. Forrest Colvin Scholarship Fund a reality. The fund will assist those with dreams of playing college sports, honoring one male and one female candidate chosen each year.
For more information, or to register, email KingCa@husson.edu with the attached registration form. Participants must be registered by April 24.
Lawton chosen for NY tourney
University of Maine men’s basketball graduating senior Shaun Lawton has been selected to compete in the third annual Gotham Hoops Invitational.
The showcase tournament is scheduled for April 9 at St. Francis College in Brooklyn, New York. It will feature 36 outgoing seniors representing NCAA, NAIA and Canadian Interuniversity Sport.
The players will have the opportunity to show off their talents for scouts and coaches representing teams from overseas. The Gotham Hoops Invitational attempts to help the athletes pursue professional playing careers internationally.
Lawton averaged 8.5 points, 3.8 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.9 steals this season for the Black Bears, playing 24.8 minutes per game.
Also on the Gotham invitational roster is former UMaine guard Justin Edwards, who played the last two seasons at Kansas State. Edwards was the top scorer (12.9 ppg) and rebounder (5.9 rpg) for the Wildcats. He led the team in steals (1.8 spg) and was second in assists (2.8 apg).
Rayshaun McGrew of America East champion Stony Brook also has been invited to play in the tournament.
In its first two years, the Gotham Hoops Invitational has connected participants with teams in more than 20 countries.
UMaine sets comedy night
UMaine athletics has announced that national comedian Jimmy Dunn will be the star when it hosts “Go Bananas Comedy Night” on Friday, April 15, at Alfond Arena on the Orono campus.
The proceeds will benefit the Black Bear Scholarship Fund for student-athletes. The event will begin with a VIP reception and auction from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. followed by the show at 8 p.m.
Dunn has performed on “The Late Show with David Letterman,” “The McCarthy’s,” Comedy Central and NESN Comedy All-Stars.
Tickets to the show cost $25, and the VIP reception, auction and show are $75. Visit GoBlackBears.com or call 581-2327.