No. 9 Black Bears focus defense on slowing freshman Jace Bessey and finally pull away from the Phoenix in the final minute.
Boys Basketball
Boys basketball: Medomak Valley builds lead, holds off Lisbon in B South quarterfinal
Patrick McKenney and Trevor Brown lead the way as the Panthers control the first three quarters before the Greyhounds make it interesting in the fourth quarter.
Area roundup: Oxford Hills holds on against Bangor in Class AA North boys quarterfinal
Teigan Pelletier’s last-second 3-pointer is the difference for the Vikings, who avoid the upset.
Lewiston pulls away from Deering in Class AA North quarterfinal
The Blue Devils finish off the matchup with a strong fourth quarter to set up a regional semifinal against their rivals.
Maine high school basketball tournament is back after lost year
Players and coaches eager for start of postseason, and the return of the dramatics that come with it.
Varsity Maine basketball polls: Oxford Hills girls hold onto No. 1 spot; Four area teams in boys top 10
Despite a loss to end the regular season, the Vikings garner the most votes.
Area roundup: Oxford Hills makes quick work of Deering in Class AA North girls quarterfinal
Sierra Carson collects 27 points and knocks down five 3-pointers in the Vikings’ 63-30 victory.
St. Dom’s stays ahead of Hall-Dale for C South prelim win
Boys basketball: Gabe Carey leads in scoring and Jonathan Tangilamesu cleans up the glass in the Saints’ home playoff victory.
The Cooper Flagg Show set for big stage in high school basketball tournament
Talented Nokomis freshman and high-flying Warriors sure to be center of attention at Augusta Civic Center for A North tournament.