Ella Pelletier, left, of Oxford Hills defends Emma Lizotte of Cheverus during a clash Saturday between the top two teams in the Varsity Maine girls' basketball poll.

Cheverus players celebrate a basket during their team's 62-59 win Saturday against Oxford Hills.

Emma Lizotte, left, and Julia Kratzer of Cheverus double-team Ella Pelletier of Oxford Hills.

Molly Corbett of Oxford Hills battles for possession with Emma Lizotte, left, and Emily Bontatibus of Cheverus.

Lillian Singleton of Cheverus goes up for a shot. The Stags rebounded from their first loss of the season a night earlier and handed Oxford Hills its first loss.

Hayley Jordan of Cheverus goes up for a shot against Oxford Hills.

Ella Pelletier, left, of Oxford Hills and Lillian Singleton of Cheverus chase a loose ball.

Cheverus' Lillian Singleton, who scored 10 points, takes a shot against Oxford Hills.