Julia Colby’s big second half spurs the Vikings to win over Portland and second straight AA North crown.
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AA North girls: Oxford Hills, Portland face off for region title
The top-seeded Vikings and second-seeded Bulldogs will try to push the tempo in Saturday’s regional final.
Nordic skiing: Mt. Blue’s Emma Charles wins classical state title
Cougars have four finishers in top 12, putting them in good position to win the Class A team title.
Boys basketball: Edward Little uses stout defense, quick offense to pull away from Portland
Red Eddies jump out to 33-1 halftime lead and cruise past Bulldogs in AA North quarterfinal.
Girls basketball: Amanda Kabantu, Portland coast to quarterfinal win over Edward Little
Kabantu scores a career-high 32 points for the Bulldogs in their Class AA North win over the Red Eddies.
Girls basketball: Five storylines to watch this postseason
Three defending state champs (Oxford Hills in Class AA, Greely in Class A and Boothbay in Class C) will face stiff challenges.
Boys hockey: Fast start lifts Edward Little to victory over Portland/Deering
Two first-period goals boost the Red Eddies to their second straight win.
Boys’ basketball notebook: Time to heat up shot clock debate
Windham and Portland combined for 34 points in possibly the lowest scoring SMAA game in five years.
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.
Football: Tough start to the season only gets tougher for Portland
The Bulldogs, last year’s Class A North champs, are 0-2 in their first season in Class B. Next up: Powerhouses Marshwood and Kennebunk.