Ben Barr
Sports Director
Bangor, ME

I'm very excited to join the TV5 team as Sports Director!
I'm coming from KMOT in Minot, North Dakota where I held the same position. After six years in the Peace Garden State, I decided to make the move to Maine to be closer to my hometown of Lancaster County, Pa. Besides being back on the East Coast, I'm looking forward to cover the Maine Black Bears, Husson Eagles, and more high school and college that our region has to offer. I take a ton of pride in covering as much as I can around our viewing area, from highlights and scores to feature stories that take you beyond the box score.
I'm ready to hit the ground running at WABI, so if you have a story idea, shoot me an email at bbarr@wabi.tv.
See you on the sidelines!
Updated: Dec. 7, 2023 at 10:02 PM EST
|By Ben Barr
The Eagles tip off their season on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. with a trip to Foxcroft Academy
Updated: Dec. 7, 2023 at 4:42 PM EST
|By Ben Barr
The Eagles made a Class B North Championship appearance last season
Updated: Dec. 6, 2023 at 5:23 PM EST
|By Ben Barr
The Eagles are back on the court Thursday in Bangor against Maine Maritime Academy at 5:30 p.m.
Updated: Dec. 5, 2023 at 5:26 PM EST
|By Ben Barr
The event takes place in March at UCONN
Updated: Dec. 5, 2023 at 5:19 PM EST
|By Ben Barr
Next Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Crosspoint Church, located at 1476 Broadway in Bangor
Updated: Nov. 30, 2023 at 9:05 PM EST
|By Ben Barr
Black Bears led 37-29 at the half, 48-45 after three quarters
Updated: Nov. 30, 2023 at 4:52 PM EST
|By Ben Barr
The Pioneers reached the Northern Maine Final last year
Updated: Nov. 30, 2023 at 3:02 PM EST
|By Ben Barr
Eagles’ former head coach allowed a student-athlete to participate in team workouts while clocked in for work as a team manager, resulting in the student-athlete being paid for 103 hours of time not worked, an impermissible benefit of $1,385
Updated: Nov. 30, 2023 at 1:25 PM EST
|By Ben Barr
The new co-op provides new opportunities
Updated: Nov. 29, 2023 at 9:11 PM EST
|By Ben Barr
Red Riots visited Woodman's in Orono
Updated: Nov. 29, 2023 at 1:11 PM EST
|By Ben Barr
Next up for Lavigueur are TYR pro series tour stops in Knoxville, Tenn., Westmont, Ill., and San Antonio, Texas
Updated: Nov. 29, 2023 at 12:49 PM EST
|By Ben Barr
Gorham’s Mackenzie Holmes leads the Hoosiers
Updated: Nov. 28, 2023 at 5:43 PM EST
|By Ben Barr
He also credits his father, Wade, and family
Updated: Nov. 17, 2023 at 5:03 PM EST
|By Ben Barr
They capped off their season by winning the Gold Ball, 1-0, over George Stevens Academy on Saturday
Updated: Nov. 17, 2023 at 5:02 PM EST
|By Ben Barr
They defeated the Penquis Valley Patriots, 3-1, to win the title on Saturday at Cony High School
Updated: Nov. 17, 2023 at 4:55 PM EST
|By Ben Barr
Chris Caruso’s first-half goal stood as the 1-0 championship winner against the Schenck Wolverines on Saturday
Updated: Nov. 16, 2023 at 4:29 PM EST
|By Ben Barr
The team is thrilled to bring the trophy back to Howland after a perfect season
Updated: Nov. 16, 2023 at 4:16 PM EST
|By Ben Barr
She’s a three-time New England cross country champion
Updated: Nov. 16, 2023 at 11:36 AM EST
|By Ben Barr
Saturday’s kickoff is at 11 a.m. at Lewiston High School
Updated: Nov. 15, 2023 at 4:42 PM EST
|By Ben Barr
They defeated Berlin, 44-18, for the 2023 title
Updated: Nov. 15, 2023 at 4:38 PM EST
|By Ben Barr
The Bulldogs will be facing the Kennebunk Rams on Saturday at 2:30 p.m. at Portland's Fitzpatrick Stadium
Updated: Nov. 14, 2023 at 5:39 PM EST
|By Ben Barr
The Black Bears’ 4-2 win over No. 1 Boston College on Friday was their fourth ranked win of their 6-1-1 start
Updated: Nov. 14, 2023 at 5:31 PM EST
|By Ben Barr
A spot at Nationals in Houston, Texas is on the line for the undefeated No. 3 team in the country
Updated: Nov. 14, 2023 at 11:55 AM EST
|By Ben Barr
Maine will be trying to bring the Musket back to Orono after last year’s 42-41 overtime loss to New Hampshire
Updated: Nov. 13, 2023 at 5:15 PM EST
|By Ben Barr
Ponies face Wells Warriors on Saturday at 2:30 p.m. at Lewiston High School
Updated: Nov. 12, 2023 at 12:09 AM EST
|By Ben Barr and Connor Magliozzi
High school state championship soccer, New England cross country championships, college tournaments
Updated: Nov. 12, 2023 at 12:05 AM EST
|By Ben Barr and Connor Magliozzi
Ben Barr and Connor Magliozzi have the championship highlights and scores
Updated: Nov. 10, 2023 at 9:38 PM EST
|By Ben Barr
No. 12 UConn edges Black Bear women’s team, 1-0, earlier in the day
Updated: Nov. 10, 2023 at 5:40 PM EST
|By Ben Barr
MMA’s conference will be the New England Wrestling Association
Updated: Nov. 10, 2023 at 5:38 PM EST
|By Ben Barr
Women’s soccer won NAC Championship, volleyball hosting conference title game on Saturday
Updated: Nov. 8, 2023 at 9:25 PM EST
|By Ben Barr and Connor Magliozzi
Eight champions crowned
Updated: Nov. 8, 2023 at 10:58 AM EST
|By Ben Barr
They will represent Team USA in Ski Cross
Updated: Nov. 7, 2023 at 10:31 PM EST
|By Ben Barr and Connor Magliozzi
Class A, D, 8 regional champions crowned, Class B, C on Wednesday
Updated: Nov. 6, 2023 at 5:38 PM EST
|By Ben Barr
“Our team has so much momentum right now,” said Lara Kirkby.
Updated: Nov. 4, 2023 at 11:41 PM EDT
|By Ben Barr, Connor Magliozzi and Will Wagner
Ben Barr and Connor Magliozzi have the highlights and scores
Updated: Nov. 4, 2023 at 9:51 PM EDT
|By Ben Barr
Visit me.milesplit.com for full results
Updated: Nov. 4, 2023 at 9:50 PM EDT
|By Ben Barr
Cheverus, Freeport, Winthrop-Monmouth-Maranacook win championships
Updated: Nov. 2, 2023 at 9:34 PM EDT
|By Ben Barr and Connor Magliozzi
Skowhegan, Cony, Dexter win titles
Updated: Nov. 1, 2023 at 9:53 PM EDT
|By Ben Barr
His last game on the sideline this season came in a 1-0 Witches win over Brunswick to start the postseason
Updated: Nov. 1, 2023 at 3:48 PM EDT
|By Ben Barr
The Howlers posted a 91-6 goal differential in the regular season
Updated: Nov. 1, 2023 at 1:19 PM EDT
|By Ben Barr
Flagg committed to Duke on Monday
Updated: Nov. 1, 2023 at 12:32 AM EDT
|By Ben Barr and Connor Magliozzi
Ben Barr and Connor Magliozzi have the highlights and scores
Updated: Oct. 31, 2023 at 10:50 PM EDT
|By Ben Barr
Clippers defeat Washington Academy, Rams top Scarborough, both by 3-1 scores
Updated: Oct. 31, 2023 at 12:18 PM EDT
|By Ben Barr
“Once I saw the deer, I was like ‘alright, this is where the stuff starts. Then, I shot it, and I was freaking out,” said McNally.
Updated: Oct. 31, 2023 at 12:15 PM EDT
|By Ben Barr
Saturday’s kickoff against the Hampton Pirates is at 1 p.m.
Updated: Oct. 30, 2023 at 9:46 PM EDT
|By Ben Barr
Knights capture first Gold Ball, 3-0 over Calais
Updated: Oct. 30, 2023 at 4:03 PM EDT
|By Ben Barr
Visit ClubAYCC.org for details
Updated: Oct. 30, 2023 at 3:58 PM EDT
|By Ben Barr
Joy’s suiting up for Maine Farmington, while Cyrus is at Southern Maine
Updated: Oct. 30, 2023 at 9:55 AM EDT
|By Ben Barr
Newport native announced the move on Instagram with a SLAM Magazine cover story
Updated: Oct. 27, 2023 at 12:40 PM EDT
|By Ben Barr
Maine Principals’ Association announces postseason schedule changes due to the Lewiston shootings