By Sun Journal staff

LEWISTON — Brie Wilson sank two clutch free throws with three seconds to play to break a deadlock and lift Lewiston to its first girls’ basketball victory since 2008 with a 45-43 triumph over Lawrence on Monday.

The Blue Devils (1-10) had not won a game since beating Leavitt, 52-50, on Jan. 4, 2008 — a stretch of 74 consecutive losses.

Danielle Spaulding led a fierce Lawrence comeback that saw the Bulldogs overcome a five-point deficit in the final minute to tie the game at 43-43. Spaulding first hit a 3-pointer and followed that with a basketball underneath.

Lewiston played for the final shot and Wilson was fouled attempting a shot with three sedonds left. She calmly converted both attempts for the victory.

Wilson finished with 11 points and Genessa Talarico added nine points, including a pair of 3-pointers.

Spaulding scored a game-high 22 points for Lawrence (1-10).

Spruce Mountain 59, St. Dom’s 28

AUBURN — Kathryn Ventrella poured in a game-high 25 points to lead Spruce Mountain to a 59-28 win over St. Dom’s in MVC girls’ basketball action Monday.

Ventrella was the only player to score from beyond the arc, nailing four 3-pointers among her nine total field goals. Nicole Hamblin chipped in with eight points for the Phoenix (9-1).

Mary Caron had eight points to lead the Saints (2-8).

EL 68, Messalonskee 60

AUBURN — Junior guard Ashlee Arnold ratcheted up 31 points to lift Edward Little to a 68-60 triumph over Messalonskee in KVAC girls’ basketball action Monday.

The Red Eddies (9-2) had a pair of powerhouse players to keep pace with a slightly deeper field from Messalonskee.

Arnold scored 13 of her 31 points in the final quarter to secure the win for Edward Little. And, Kory Norcross contributed 22 points along the way.

Senior point guard Mary Badeen tossed a team-leading 25 points for the Eagles (6-4), while Megan Pelletier and Kassi Michaud chipped in with 11 and 10 points, respectively, for Messalonskee.

Mt. Abram 41, Mountain Valley 33

SALEM — Junior forward Miranda Smith tossed a game-high 12 points to lead Mt. Abram to a 41-33 victory over Mountain Valley in MVC girls’ basketball action Monday.

Though the Roadrunners (6-5) took a 20-11 halftime lead, they received a bit of a scare in the fourth quarter when the Falcons (6-4) got to within one point.

A couple of well-timed baskets rebuilt the lead for Mt. Abram. Tori Beane pitched in with 10 points in the winning effort.

Senior forwards Ayla Allen and Chrissy Briggs posted matching score cards with two treys and two free throws for eight points apiece for Mountain Valley.

Mt. Blue 43, Mt. Ararat 42

TOPSHAM — Junior guard Gabby Foye drained a game-high 16 points as Mt. Blue edged Mt. Ararat 43-42 in KVAC girls’ basketball action Monday.

The Cougars (7-4) trailed nearly the entire game, but didn’t let the Eagles (7-4) get too far ahead. A couple of steals and free throws in the last 15 seconds secured the win for Mt. Blue.

Corinne Dingley chipped in with 11 points on three field goals and five free throws for Mt. Blue.

Junior center Leah Hitchcock scored a team-leding 10 points for Mt. Ararat in the losing effort.

Oxf. Hills 52, Bangor 39

SOUTH PARIS — The Vikings outscored the Rams 19-7 in the fourth quarter as the Oxford Hills girls defeated Bangor 52-39 in girls’ Class A basketball Monday.

Bangor took the early lead with an 18-15 advantage through one quarter. Oxford Hills tied the score at halftime at 24-24 before taking a one-point lead into the final frame.

The Vikings (5-5) were led by Abbie Eastman with 21 points. The junior guard sank three 3-point baskets and hit 12 free throws. Alex Rowe followed with 12 points, while grabbing 10 rebounds. Mikayla Morin chipped in with nine points.

Katie Brochu paced the Rams (5-6) with 12 points. Denae Johnson and Jordan Seekins each had 10 points.

Poland 41, Old Orchard Beach 27

OLD ORCHARD — Locked up at 15-15 at the half, Poland used a 16-5 third-quarter run to sail away with a 41-27 victory over Old Orchard Beach in WMC girls’ hoop action.

Emily Bolduc netted a game high 17 points including a pair from behind the arc. Michaella Arsenault contributed with 13 points for the Knights (4-7).

Abby Dubois paced Old Orchard (5-5) with nine points followed by Haley Plante’s five.

Hockey

Leavitt/EL 4, Cape Elizabeth/Waynflete 2

AUBURN — Senior center Taylor Landry recorded all four goals, including three in the third period to lift Leavitt/EL to a 4-2 victory over Cape Elizabeth/Waynflete in girls’ hockey action Monday.

Lucy Crane and Sarah Bosworth scored goals in the first and second periods, respectively, to tie and give Cape Elizabeth/Waynflete a brief 2-1 lead.

The Red Hornets responded to the 2-1 deficit with three tallies from Landry in third period. Shelbea Russell assisted on three of Landry’s four goals.