Tibbetts’ dunk part of a big second half for the Greyhounds, who pull away for the playoff victory.
Boys Basketball
Boys basketball: Seniors guiding St. Dom’s rise
Since he was hired in 2019, coach Josh LaPrell and seniors Gabe Carey, Noah Cyr and Mike Stowe have changed the culture and trajectory of the Saints’ program.
Basketball notebook: Freshman Jace Bessey’s scoring leading the way for unbeaten Spruce Mountain
Also: Oxford Hills’ girls team is still fine-tuning some things heading into the playoffs, and a couple of football stars lead the top-seeded Winthrop boys.
After year in the red, MPA banking on big turnout for basketball tourney
The annual event, canceled last year because of the pandemic, is the largest source of revenue for the Maine Principals’ Association and plays a critical role in funding other high school championships.
Buckfield shakes off Telstar in Class C South play-in game
Boys basketball: Bucks’ big man Gavin Charest helps hold the fort down with 11 points, 19 rebounds and seven blocks.
High school basketball teams wary of COVID-19 shutdowns that could derail tournament runs
With playoff fields set, some squads taking precautions to avoid potential outbreaks.
Area roundup: Emma Charles, Mt. Blue lead Nordic championships
The Cougars boys also lead after day one of the KVAC championships, and on the MVC side, the Mt. Abram boys and Orono girls are in first. Plus, plenty of basketball and hockey action.
Boys basketball: Edward Little beats Lewiston in double-overtime thriller
The Red Eddies narrowly avoid upset at the end of regulation and the first overtime, then finally break free to win the regular season finale.
Spruce Mountain survives Winthrop to complete undefeated regular season
The Phoenix pull away in the fourth quarter, thanks in part to Jace Bessey’s long-range heroics.
Area roundup: Dirigo girls split two games in two towns
The Cougars beat Telstar in Bethel and then fall to rival Mountain Valley in Dixfield. Plus, more basketball action from Wednesday.