Payton Jones of Thornton Academy tries to drive past Will Shibles of Cheverus during Tuesday night's boys' basketball game in Saco. Jones hit four key free throws down the stretch as the Trojans improved to 4-0 with their 45-44 win.
Tobias Ephron of Cheverus drives to the basket between Thornton Academy defenders C.J. Labreck, from left, Anthony Bracamonte and Payton Jones. Ephron had 10 points for Cheverus. Staff photo by Derek Davis
Payton Jones of Thornton Academy reaches and tries to tie up Owen Burke in the second half. "Payton is a strong-headed person," Thornton Coach Bob Davies said. "Most of our kids are pretty mentally tough." Staff photo by Derek Davis
Andre Hart of Thornton Academy spins past Will Shibles of Cheverus on his way to the basket. Staff photo by Derek Davis
Owen Burke of Cheverus is fouled by Hart while shooting in the second half. Staff photo by Derek Davis
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