Cecelia Dieterich of Oxford Hills swings the net after the Vikings won the Class AA state title. Dieterich scored 11 points for the Vikings, including three 3-pointers.
Edward Little's Austin Brown carries the gold ball off the court after the Red Eddies beat Thornton Academy 54-53 to win the Class AA boys basketball state title on Saturday at Cross Insurance Arena.
Winthrop's Ryan Baird (32) hoists the Gold Ball with his teammates after they beat Dexter in the Class C state championship game Saturday night at the Augusta Civic Center.
Oxford Hills' Nate Pelletier hugs Cassidy Dumont during the presentation of the gold ball.
Edward Little celebrates after winning their second Class AA state title in three years Saturday at Cross Insurance Arena.
Edward Little rushes the floor to celebrate after beating Thornton Academy to earn the Class AA boys basketball state championship Saturday at Cross Insurance Arena.
Edward Little's John Shea battles for a rebound with Dylan Griffin of Thornton Academy.
PORTLAND, ME - FEBRUARY 29: Thornton Academy's Anthony Jones drives with the ball as Austin Brown of Edward Little plays defense Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020. (Staff Photo by Shawn Patrick Ouellette/Staff Photographer)
Winthrop High School's Cameron Hachey, left, steals the ball from Dexter High School's Nathan Richards (5) as he collides with Winthrop's Ryan Baird (32) in the boys Class C state championship game at the Augusta Civic Center on Saturday, February 29, 2020.
Members of the Winthrop High School boys basketball team celebrate behind coach Todd MacArthur after a made 3-pointer against Dexter during the Class C state championship game Saturday at the Augusta Civic Center.
Winthrop's Gavin Perkins, right, looks at Dexter's Nathan Richards (5) during the Class C state championship game Saturday at the Augusta Civic Center.
Winthrop coach Todd MacArthur and his players celebrate a made 3-pointer during the Class C state game Saturday night at the Augusta Civic Center.
Winthrop High School head coach Todd McArthur, reacts to a call against his team in the second half of the Class C state championship game Saturday at the Augusta Civic Center.
Winthrop High School's Jevin Smith (24) celebrates with teammate Ian Steele after they defeated Dexter in the Class C state championship game Saturday at the Augusta Civic Center.
Winthrop players Gavin Perkins, left, Jevin Smith and Ian Steele run toward the student cheering section with the Gold Ball after they won the Class C state championship Saturday at the Augusta Civic Center.
Winthrop coach Todd McArthur, left, and the Ramblers' bench celebrate a basket late in the Class C state championship game Saturday, February 29, 2020, at the Augusta Civic Center.
Edward Little's Austin Brown, surrounded by fans, clutches the gold ball in celebration of the Red Eddies' Class AA state championship Saturday at Cross Insurance Arena.
Edward Little celebrates its Class AA state championship with a dogpile at mid-court.
Edward Little's Cam Yorke runs towards the bench as time runs out in the Red Eddies' Class AA state championship victory over Thornton Academy at Cross Insurance Arena on Saturday.
Edward Little's John Shea goes up strong to score a late go-ahead basket as Thornton's Dylan Griffin and Payton Jones try unsuccessfully to stop him.
Thornton's Jack Pyzynski grabs a loose ball and tries to get rid of it before Edward Little's Austin Brown can get to him.
Edward Little's Storm Jipson tries to get a shot off guarded closely by Thornton's Payton Jones, right, and Costa Gikas, back.
Edward Little's Cam Yorke goes up for a shot.
Edward Little's Cam Yorke drives against Thornton's Jack Pyzynski.
Edward Little's Austin Brown tries to get a shot off against the defense of Thornton's Dylan Griffin and Kobe Gaudette.
Winthrop High School head coach Todd MacArthur, center, reacts after a call in the first quarter of the Class C state championship game Saturday at the Augusta Civic Center.
Winthrop High School's Brad Bourne (21) saves the ball from going out of bounds during the Class C state championship game Saturday at the Augusta Civic Center.
Winthrop's Ryan Baird, right, fouls Dexter shooter Robert Dorman during the Class C state championship game Saturday at the Augusta Civic Center.
Thornton Academy's Jack Pyzynski drives to the basket.
Austin Brown of Edward Little drives with the ball as Thornton Academy's Kobe Gaudette plays defense during the Class AA boys' basketball state title game on Saturday at Cross Insurance Arena.
Thornton Academy's Anthony Jones drives with the ball as Austin Brown of Edward Little plays defense.
The Thornton Academy bench celebrates an early 3-pointer in the Class AA boys' basketball state championship game against Edward Little on Saturday at Cross Insurance Arena.
Thornton Academy's Jack Pyzynski drives against Edward Little's defense Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020.
The Thornton Academy bench celebrates an early 3-pointer against Edward Little on Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020.
Austin Brown of Edward Little drives with the ball as Thornton Academy's Kobe Gaudette plays defense during the Class AA boys basketball state title game Saturday at Cross Insurance Arena.
Austin Brown of Edward Little defends Thornton Academy's Anthony Jones during the Class AA boys basketball state championship game Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, at Cross Insurance Arena in Portland, Maine.
Oxford Hills' Julia Colby cuts the net after the Vikings won the Class AA state championship Saturday at Cross Insurance Arena.
Oxford Hills players celebrate after winning the Class AA state championship.
Oxford Hills players celebrate after winning the Class AA state championship.
During a South Portland foul shot, Oxford Hills coach Nate Pelletier implores his team to box out.
Oxford Hills' Cecilia Dieterich dribbles by South Portland's Margge Whitmore during the fourth quarter as Oxford Hills was trying to run out the clock.
Oxford Hills coach Nate Pelletier talks to the team during a timeout.
Oxford Hills' Cecelia Dieterich drives by South Portland's Cora Boothby-Akilo.
Oxford Hills' Julia Colby scores two points after stealing an inbound pass.
Seniors Maggie Hartnett, left, Cecelia Dieterich and Julia Colby bring the gold ball over to the Oxford Hills student section.
Seniors Maggie Hartnett, Cecelia Dieterich and Julia Colby bring the gold ball over to the Oxford Hills student section after the Vikings won the Class AA state championship Saturday at Cross Insurance Arena.
Winthrop senior forward Kena Souza embraces head coach Joe Burnham after the Class C state championship game Saturday at the Augusta Civic Center.
Central Aroostook players celebrate after winning the Class C state championship Saturday at the Augusta Civic Center.
AUGUSTA, ME - FEBRUARY 29: Central Aroostook captain Sydney Garrison swings net after Panthers won the Class C state championship game on Saturday February 29, 2020 at the Augusta Civic Center. (Staff photo by Joe Phelan/Staff Photographer)
Central Aroostook captain Sydney Garrison swings the net in the air after the Panthers won the Class C state championship game Saturday at the Augusta Civic Center.
South Portland's Ashlee Aceto and Oxford Hills' Ella Kellogg get tangled up trying to come down with a rebound.
South Portland's Maria Degifico finds herself in trouble during a press by Oxford Hills' Cassidy Dumont and Julia Colby.
Oxford Hills' Brooke Carson shoots against South Portland's Cora Boothby-Akilo, who blocked the shot.
Oxford Hills' Brooke Carson drives against South Portland's Kaleisha Towle.
Oxford Hills' Cecelia Dieterich tries to get a shot off against South Portland's Ashlee Aceto.
Oxford Hills' Julia Colby dribbles the ball after a steal on a full-court press.
Oxford Hills' Brooke Carson goes up for a shot while being guarded by South Portland's Hylah Owen.
South Portland's Kaleisha Towle drives to the basket as Ella Kellog plays defense. Towle had 10 points for the Red Riots.
South Portland's Maggie Whitmore takes a shot over Oxford Hills. Whitmore finished with 16 points.
South Portland's Ashlee Aceto drives to the basket as Oxford Hills' Cecelia Dieterich moves on in defense.
South Portland's Maria Degifico battles for a loose ball with Cassidy Dumont of Oxford Hills.
The South Portland bench cheers on its teammates during the Class AA girls basketball state championship against Oxford Hills Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, at Cross Insurance Arena in Portland.
South Portland's Abby Trefsger battles for a loose ball with Oxford Hills' Cassidy Dumont during the Class AA state championship Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020.
Central Aroostook senior forward Sydney Garrison, left, plays defense on Winthrop sophomore guard Maddie Perkins during the Class C state championship game on Saturday in Augusta.
Central Aroostook senior forward Sydney Garrison, left, tries to stop Winthrop captain Aaliyah WilsonFalcone during the Class C state championship game Saturday night at the Augusta Civic Center.
AUGUSTA, ME - FEBRUARY 29: Central Aroostook junior guard Maci Beals (42) and Winthrop junior guard Madison Forgue jump for rebound during the Class C state championship game on Saturday February 29, 2020 at the Augusta Civic Center. (Staff photo by Joe Phelan/Staff Photographer)
Winthrop's Aaliyah WilsonFalcone, center, drives to hoop between Central Aroostook defenders Breann Bradbury, left, and Maci Beals during the Class C state championship game Saturday night at the Augusta Civic Center.
Winthrop's Aaliyah WilsonFalcone, center, drives to hoop between Central Aroostook's Breann Bradbury, left, and Maci Beals during the Class C state championship game on Saturday in Augusta.
Winthrop senior center Natalie Frost goes for a shot during the Class C state championship game on Saturday at the Augusta Civic Center.
Winthrop senior forward Kena Souza shoots during the Class C state championship game on Saturday at the Augusta Civic Center
Oxford Hills celebrates with the Gold Ball after beating South Portland 49-38 in the Class AA girls' basketball state championship game on Saturday at Cross Insurance Arena in Portland.
The Oxford Hills bench cheers as the Vikings close in on winning the state championship.
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