Mainers in the NEPSAC

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Any discussion about Mainers in the prep rankings begins and ends with [player_tooltip player_id='1529069' first='Cooper' last='Flagg'] (and his brother, Ace Flagg too); but for this exercise, we'll stick to those guys who have graduated or transferred from their high schools in Maine to play at the NEPSAC level in New England. Here are seven prospects, originally from Maine, to keep an eye on this winter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1477854"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Catchings had a terrific spring and summer on the AAU circuit with the New England Storm and looks like he'll be able to continue that production at Bridgton this winter. The 6'8” forward has added noticeable strength and seems more comfortable attacking the basket and playing through contact. 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