Eva Stevens’ 25 points lead the Cougars to a 47-19 win. That and more basketball tournament action from Tuesday.
Girls Basketball
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.
Area roundup: Gray-New Gloucester’s Michael Maines wins WMC freestyle Nordic title
Maines is the fastest in Saturday’s skate race, helping the Patriots to a third-place team finish. Also, Buckfield and Edward Little’s girls basketball seasons come to an end, as does Edward Little boys hockey’s unbeaten start.
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.
Girls basketball: Lewiston hangs on to defeat Edward Little
Natalie Beaudoin’s 17 points pace the Blue Devils, while Ellie Legare contributes 14 points to rivalry win over the Red Eddies, who are led by Layla Facchiano’s 17 points.
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.
Varsity Maine basketball polls: Spruce Mountain boys join the mix, Oxford Hills girls stay at No. 1
The Phoenix enter the boys rankings, joining movers Edward Little and Oxford Hills, as well as Lewiston, which stayed put. The Vikings girls earned two more first-place votes.
Area roundup: Sierra Carson scores 33 in Oxford Hills’ rout of Windham
Carson gets the Vikings going early and leads the third-quarter charge. Also, wins for the Oxford Hills boys and Oak Hill and Gray-New Gloucester girls.