Bates first connected with EqualityMaine after seeing a presentation at Maranacook High School in Readfield as a senior who had moved from North Carolina.

Source: https://www.pressherald.com/2023/04/16/society-notebook-equalitymaine-awards-night-an-all-out-party/

Jake McLaughlin added 13 points for Maranacook (10-9).

Source: https://www.centralmaine.com/2023/02/14/local-roundup-hall-dale-opens-tournament-with-win-over-dirigo-in-class-c-south-girls-prelim-game/

Maranacook led 9-7, 38-7 and 54-20 at the quarter breaks.

Source: https://knox.villagesoup.com/2023/02/07/panthers-mariners-eagles-vikings-windjammers-hoop-it-up-for-victories/

Scene from Maranacook at Medomak Valley on Dec. 27 in high school boys basketball in Waldoboro.

Source: https://knox.villagesoup.com/2023/01/01/vikings-lions-panthers-mariners-stangs-unwrap-post-christmas-victories/