Short bench was no problem for the Bulldogs, who provided intensity in droves in win over Monmouth, Travis Barrett writes.
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Local roundup: Winthrop boys edge Mt. Abram in OT
Ramblers squeak by Roadrunners to remain unbeaten. Also, Greely’s Logan Bagshaw scores 45, Lisbon’s DJ Douglass and Monmouth’s Gabe Martin each have 27, and more hoops and hockey from Thursday.
Girls Basketball: Monmouth uses size, early start to fend off Mountain Valley
The Falcons charged back late but couldn’t take over the lead from the Mustangs.
Boys basketball: Monmouth upends short-handed Spruce Mountain
Mustangs overcome Phoenix, despite 28 points by Brandon Frey, for important MVC victory.
Girls basketball: Monmouth catches Boothbay on the rebound
The Mustangs’ defense and rebounding allow them to slip away with a 51-48 victory.
Local roundup: Gray-New Gloucester boys storm back to beat Yarmouth
Nick Pelletier scores 22 points, hits clutch free throws for Patriots. And more hoops and hockey from Saturday.
Women’s basketball: UMF taking a step forward
Returning players and a good group of newcomers, which includes Spruce Mountain’s Alex Bessey and Monmouth’s Tia Day, have Beavers off to encouraging start.
Boys basketball: Winthrop rolls by neighboring rival Monmouth
Ramblers take big early lead, then withstand Monmouth rally to improve to 8-0.
Boys basketball: Baird, Smith give Winthrop a versatile duo at forward
Seniors can shoot like guards and defend anyone on the court, and have been a big factor in Winthrop’s unbeaten start.
Local roundup: Lewiston boys take down Portland
Also, Kaylee Knight’s 16 points, clutch shot give Mt. Abram girls one-point win over Dirigo. And more from Thursday’s hoops action.