Freshman Anna Reed makes a crucial steal in final seconds as the Panthers deal the Phoenix their first loss of the season.
Girls Basketball
High schools Thursday: Edward Little girls basketball spooks Cheverus
The Red Eddies earn their second road win of the week over a Class AA North contender by taking down the reigning state champion Stags.
Portland girls basketball slips past Lewiston
Lilian McCullum’s late-game heroics and Baleria Yugu’s big game help the Bulldogs overcome Bailey Tardif-Mockler’s strong first-half for the Blue Devils.
High schools Tuesday: Spruce Mountain girls stay perfect
The Phoenix improve to 7-0 with a 59-32 win over Monmouth Academy.
High schools Monday: Ella Pelletier lifts Oxford Hills to girls basketball win
Pelletier scores seven of her 25 points in overtime as the Vikings beat Windham, 40-36.
Basketball notebook: Depth helps Lincoln Academy boys contend
The Lincoln Academy boys and Cony girls both have several new players stepping into big roles this season.
Mainers, New Yorkers enjoy unfamiliar competition in Holiday Hoops Showcase
The Varsity Maine Holiday Hoops Showcase continued Saturday and offered participants a chance to step out of their comfort zone.
High schools Saturday: Oxford Hill beats Brunswick in girls basketball
Gabbie Tibbetts scores 28 points in the Vikings’ 71-25 victory.
Teams find value in Holiday Hoops Showcase at the Expo
Whether the teams are from Brooklyn or Turner, there are plenty of reasons to participate in a 35-year institution.
High schools Friday: Gray-New Gloucester slips past Edward Little
Girls basketball: The Patriots win a defensive battle, 31-28, and improve to 6-2.