FARMINGTON – After starting off with a 22-1 run in the first quarter, Mt. Blue rolled to a 68-36 rout over Skowhegan in a KVAC boys’ basketball tilt Tuesday.

Ben Russell led the Cougars (4-0) with a game-high 20 points, while Jamie Sawyer tallied 18 and Jordan Hoyt added 10. Ryan Backus also contributed with nine points, 11 rebounds and seven steals.

The Indians (1-3) were paced by Jordan Taylor with nine points, while Hank Davis added seven.

Jay 62, Mt. Abram 30

JAY – Senior forward Dylan Stefani notched a double-double with 16 points and 10 rebounds to lead Jay to a 62-30 rout over Mt. Abram in MVC boys’ basketball action Tuesday evening.

The Tigers (4-0) were dominant on the boards and scored between 14 and 17 points in each quarter. Senior Kyle DeMillo netted five field goals, including three from 3-point range. Miles Hutchinson collected eight assists.

Jarrod Blood, Kenny Moir and Sam Simpson shared a team-high six points for the Roadrunners (0-3).

Gould 74, Rangeley 27

BETHEL – Junior guard Shou Yaun Bai scored a game-high 17 points as Gould dashed to a 74-27 victory over Rangeley in boys’ basketball action Tuesday evening.

The Huskies (2-1) jumped out to a 16-0 lead and finished the first quarter at 19-3. Scot Baribeau contributed 16 points, while George Murphy and Max Wales added 14 and 12 points, respectively.

Senior guard Quinn Philbrook led the Lakers (0-3) with three field goals, including two from 3-point range, for eight points in the losing effort.

Winthrop 62, Monmouth 43

WINTHROP – Skyler Whaley drained 14 points, leading a trio of players in double figures as Winthrop huslted to a 62-43 victory over Monmouth on Tuesday.

Whaley also pulled down five rebounds and blocked five shots. Andrew Smithgall chipped in with 13 points for the Ramblers (4-0), while Zack Farrington added 12. Winthrop jumped out to a 20-8 lead in the first quarter and was never challenged.

Josh Davis led the Mustangs (0-4) with 15 points, while Ryan Baillargeon added 12.

Gardiner 63, Maranacook 61

READFIELD – Mike Denham sparked a 22-14 run in the fourth quarter as Gardiner hung on for a 63-61 victory over Maranacook in boys’ basketball action Tuesday evening.

Denham finished with 16 points for the Tigers (3-1), while Eric Goodwin also posted 16. Nate Grant contributed 15 points in a well-balanced attack.

The Black Bears (2-2) were paced by Sam Poulin with a 16-point effort, while Ben Johnson added 14.

Mtn. Valley 66, Livermore Falls 48

RUMFORD – Sophomore guard Cameron Kaubris tossed in 21 points to lift Mountain Valley to a 66-48 victory over Livermore Falls in MVC boys’ basketball action Tuesday.

Travis Ruff and Matt Laubauskas notched double-doubles for the Falcons (3-0). Ruff had 18 points and 10 rebounds, while Laubauskas posted 16 points and 13 rebounds.

Senior guard Chandler White climbed scored a team-high 17 points for the Andies (0-4).