Yarmouth's Alison Clark looks for an open teammate as Skye Conley of Gray-New Gloucester plays defense on Feb. 3. Gray-New Gloucester beat Yarmouth 43-27.

Gray-New Gloucester's Alicia Dumont takes a shot as Yarmouth's Alison Clark tries to block the shot on Feb. 3. Gray-New Gloucester beat Yarmouth 43-27.

Yarmouth's Sara D'Appolonia drives with the ball as Gray-New Gloucester's Grace Kariotis plays defense on Feb. 3. Gray-New Gloucester beat Yarmouth 43-27.

Cape Elizabeth's Eddie Galvin is tripped up with the ball by Falmouth defenders including Luke Velas, right, on Feb. 3. Falmouth beat Cape Elizabeth 69-62.

Falmouth's Jack Simonds passes the ball against Cape Elizabeth on Feb. 3. Falmouth beat Cape Elizabeth 69-62.

Tanner McFarren, right, of Thornton Academy looks for an opening to pass the puck to teammate Chandler Bilodeau, while Biddeford’s Mike Reissfelder, left, and goalie Brandon Daigle defend Saturday Jan. 31 at Biddeford Ice Arena. Biddeford won, 4-0. Gordon Chibroski/Staff Photographer

Biddeford's Ricky Ruck misses the goal post as he shoots against Thornton goalie Andrew Huot during the Tigers 4-0 Jan. 31 victory.

Biddeford’s Joe Anders, left, and Thornton Academy’s Chase Wescott are both knocked off their skates after a collision in their game Jan. 31. Anders was one of four goal scorers for Biddeford, which has lost only once in its last seven games. Gordon Chibroski/Staff Photographer

Biddeford players celebrate the team's second goal in a 4-0 victory against Thornton Academy on Jan. 31.

Thornton goalie Andrew Huot stops a shot on goal by Biddeford's Zach Thompson while Trojan Hunter Ebling looks for the rebound as Thornton Academy hosts Biddeford in high school hockey action.

Thornton Academy's Benjamin Lambert battles for a loose ball with Kyle Parmley, left, and Noah McDaniel of Marshwood as the Thornton Academy coaches plead for a foul call in the background on Jan. 29. Marshwood won 46-45.

Thornton Academy's Kevin Barrett takes the ball to the basket against Marshwood defenders Zachary Mitchell, left and Ryan O'Neil on Jan. 29. Marshwood won 46-45.

Marshwood's Baili Lontine-Kearson and Thornton Academy's Demel Ruff go up for a rebound on Jan. 29. Marshwood won 46-45.

Pine Tree Academy freshman Alex Goodnow shoots for 3 points over the defense of Hyde's Jill Tolman as Pine Tree Academy hosts Hyde School in Class D girls basketball on Jan. 29. Pine Tree won 43-16.

Hyde's Lilli Allen drives it inside as Pine Tree's Allison Verrill defends as Pine Tree Academy hosts Hyde School in Class D girls' basketball on Jan. 29. Pine Tree won 43-16.

Pine Tree's Allison Verrill prepares to put it up for 2 points after getting under the defense of Hyde's Allie Grover as Pine Tree Academy hosts Hyde School in Class D girls' basketball on Jan. 29. Pine Tree won 43-16.

Hyde's Diamond Brown prepares to throw the ball to a fast-breaking teammate while Pine Tree's Allison Verrill defends, as Pine Tree Academy hosts Hyde School in Class D girls' basketball on Jan. 29. Pine Tree won 43-16.

Pine Tree's Allison Verrill battles for a rebound with Hyde's Allie Grover, left, and Diamond Brown, as Pine Tree Academy hosts Hyde School in Class D girls' basketball on Jan. 29. Pine Tree won 43-16.

Hyde's Jill Tolman manages to get a bounce pass off between the tight defense of Pine Tree Academy's Stephe Kayumba and Allison Verrill as Pine Tree Academy hosts Hyde School in Class D girls basketball on Jan. 29. Pine Tree won 43-16.

Pine Tree Academy's Allison Verrill lays up for 2 points over the defense of Hyde's Allie Grover as Pine Tree Academy hosts Hyde School in Class D girls basketball on Jan. 29. Pine Tree won 43-16.

Portland's Joseph Esposito takes an inside layup past the Windham defense as Windham hosts Portland in boys high school basketball on Jan. 28. Portland won 72-53.

Portland's Stephen Alex puts up a layup over the defense of Windham's Greg Gledhill, left, and Jakson Giampino as Windham hosts Portland in boys high school basketball on Jan. 28. Portland won 72-53.

Portland's Stephen Alex puts up a breakaway layup over the defense of Windham's Kyle Kilfoil as Windham hosts Portland in boys high school basketball on Jan. 28. Portland won 72-53.

Windham's Kevin Weisser splits the Portland defense, Joseph Esposito, left, and4 Amir Moss, to score 2 points as Windham hosts Portland in boys high school basketball on Jan. 28. Portland won 72-53.

Windham's Ryan Gorman takes it high over Portland's Joseph Esposito as Windham hosts Portland in boys high school basketball action on Jan. 28. Portland won 72-53.

Windham's Jackson Giampino drives inside of Portland's Joseph Esposito as Windham hosts Portland in boys high school basketball on Jan. 28. Portland won 72-53.

Jessa Smith of York reaches to take the puck from Laura Baginski of Cape Elizabeth/South Portland/Waynflete's during the Jan. 28 girls' hockey game that ended in a 1-1 tie.

Eleanor Cifrino of York collides with Cape Elizabeth/South Portland/Waynflete's Hannah Bosworth as she shoots the puck during the second period of the Jan. 28 girls' hockey game. It ended in a 1-1 tie.

Sophia Stephens of York makes a save as Hannah Bosworth of Cape Elizabeth/South Portland/Waynflete looks for the puck during a girls' hockey game on Jan. 28. The game ended in a 1-1 tie.

Falmouth's Josh Noyes watches for the puck as he battles Lewiston defenders in front of Lewiston's net as goalie Jacob Strout drops on the puck in hockey action. Lewiston won the Jan. 26 game, 5-2.

Falmouth's Jake Grade battles for the puck with Brendon Croteau of Lewiston during the visitors' 5-2 win in Falmouth.

Falmouth's Robbie Armitage takes the puck down the ice as Lewiston's Alex Rivet moves in on defense during Jan. 26 hockey action in Falmouth.

Benedict Williams of Deering looks for room to shoot between Milani Hicks, left, and Jacob Gardner of Scarborough during Deering’s 77-73 victory in an SMAA game Friday night Jan. 23 Williams finished with 27 points. John Ewing/Staff Photographer

Milani Hicks, who scored 20 points for Scarborough, heads to the basket while guarded by Raffaele Salamone of Deerin on Jan. 23. The Rams improved their record to 10-4 and dropped Scarborough to 7-8. John Ewing/Staff Photographer.

Sarah Felkel, who came through with pivotal shots and rebounds for Greely, looks to shoot while guarded by Megan VanLoan, left, and Chandler True of Lake Region. Greely has a four-game winning streak while improving its record to 11-2 on Jan. 23. Lake Region is 7-6.

CeCe Hancock of Lake Region takes control of a rebound Friday night, pulling down the ball in front of her teammate, Sarah Hancock, during a 52-30 loss to Greely at Cumberland on Jan. 23. John Patriquin/Staff Photographer.

Ashley Storey, who finished with 19 points and 10 rebounds for Greely, looks for room while guarded by Megan VanLoan of Lake Region on Jan. 23. John Patriquin/Staff Photographer.

Moira Train of Greely attempts to turn the corner and head to the basket Friday night while guarded by Melody Millett of Lake Region during Greely’s 52-30 victory in a Western Maine Conference game at Cumberland on Jan. 23. John Patriquin/staff Photographer.

North Yarmouth Academy's Jake Malcom shoots the ball between Pine Tree Academy's Jon Krebs (15) and JP Tshamala during their Jan. 21 contest. NYA won, 42-33.

NYA's Patrick Jackson tries to shoot past Pine Tree Academy's JP Tshamala during a Jan. 21 matchup.

Pine Tree Academy's JP Tshamala shoots the ball in front of NYA's Jake Malcom during the Panthers' win.

Pine Tree Academy's Zach Falter and NYA's Jake Malcom fight for a rebound during their Jan. 21 game at NYA. The Panthers won, 42-33.

Scarborough's Samantha Sparda looks to outlet the ball after grabbing a rebound away from Portland's Gabrielle Wagabaza during a Jan. 20 game at the Portland Expo.

Portland's Elizabeth Donato takes a shot in front of Scarborough's Ashley Briggs (20) and Jordyn Cowan (5) during Scarborough's 42-33 girls' basketball win.

Scarborough's Samantha Sparda drives around Portland's Merritt Ryan during the Red Storm's win.

Scarborough's Sophie Glidden and Portland's Sydney Frederick fight for a rebound as Scarborough's Jordyn Cowan looks on. Scarborough won 42-33 girls' basketball contest.

Windham's Kyle Kilfoil passes the ball past Noble defender Nolan Smeeton during Jan. 20 basketball action. Windham won the game, 60-56.

Cape Elizabeth player Eli Babcock, left, attempts to steal the puck away from Yarmouth player Bennett Travers, right, as he makes his way toward Cape Elizabeth's goal at the Travis Roy Arena in Yarmouth during their Jan. 19 matchup.

Windham's Kevin Weisser blocks a shot by Noble's Ben Couture during the Eagles Jan. 20 victory.

Cape Elizabeth player Curtis Guimond slides into the wall while fighting for the puck against Yarmouth's Cooper May while teammate Matthew Riggle waits to assist. The Capers won a 2-0 contest.

Cape Elizabeth goalie Ross LeBlond watches the puck after making a save against Yarmouth at Travis Roy Arena.

The Gorham bench erupts as the Rams make a late comeback during a Jan. 19 girls' basketball game at Thornton Academy. Gorham won, 53-48.

Hayden Campbell (14) of Thornton Academy and Kristen Curley (15) of Gorham compete for a rebound during a Jan. 19 girls' basketball game as Gorham's Caitlyn Hawxwell, at left, and Emily Esposito, at right, look on.

Gorham's Emily Esposito and Thornton's Ashley Howe fight for the ball during a contest in Saco.

Gorham's Emily Esposito ducks under Thornton Academy's Victoria Lux and Kaitlyn McCrum for a basket late in the Rams' Jan. 19 win.

Hannah Bosworth of Cape Elizabeth/Waynflete celebrates Saturday, falling to the ice after her teammate, Kathryn Clark, right, scored during a 6-1 loss to Yarmouth/Freeport. Defending are Jenny Holmquist and goalie Hannah Williams. Shawn Patrick Ouellette/Staff Photographer

Cape Elizabeth/Waynflete/South Portland's Kate Ginder battles for the puck with Yarmouth/Freeport's Katie Clemmer in Jan. 17 hockey action in Portland.

Kathryn Clark of Cape Elizabeth/Waynflete fires a shot as Michelle Robichaud of Yarmouth/Freeport moves in to defend Saturday. Yarmouth/Freeport won, 6-1. Shawn Patrick Ouellette/Staff Photographer

Jack Casale of Cheverus battles for a rebound with South Portland's Jaren Muller, left, and Kam Harper during the second quarter of their Jan. 16 contest.

Kendall Carr of York watches as Lily Jordan of Cape Elizabeth/South Portland/Waynflete makes a save on her shot during the first period of a girls' hockey game Jan. 28. The game ended in a 1-1 tie.

Jaren Muller of South Portland hits a jumper overZordan Holman of Cheverus during the first quarter as Jack Casale of Cheverus looks on. The Red Riots beat the Stags, 61-50.

Ruay Bol of South Portland drives to the basket between Cheverus defenders Jack Casale, left, and Derek Hammond during the first quarter of the Red Riots' Jan. 16 win.

South Portland’s Jack Fiorini looks for an opening Friday against Austin Boudreau, center, and Zordan Holman of Cheverus. Fiorini scored 18 points in a 61-50 win

Brianna Plante of Old Orchard Beach heads to the basket while shielding the ball from Maria Valente, who scored 15 points for Gray-New Gloucester in their Western Maine Conference game.

Gray-New Gloucester's Skye Conley looks to pass the ball against Old Orchard Beach during their Jan. 16 girls' basketball game.

Alicia Dumont of Gray-New Gloucester looks for a teammate Friday night while guarded by Mackenzie Rague, left, and Abby Dubois of Old Orchard Beach during Gray-New Gloucester’s 52-40 victory on the road.

Portland's Tanner Foley drives down court as Deering's Jacob Coon and Raffael Salamone move in on defense during the Bulldogs' 65-62 win.

Portland's Terion Moss drives with the ball as Deering's Jacob Coon plays defense. The Bulldogs won a 65-62 contest on Jan. 15.

Portland's Amir Moss is fouled by Deering's Malik White while driving to the basket during their Jan. 15 game.

Portland's Stephen Alex shoots over Deering High defenders Jacob Coon (34), Garang Majok (23) and Moses Oreste (25).

Quintin Farr of Cheverus tries to push Brunswick's Matthew Deveaux off the puck during the second period of the Stags won the game, 8-1.

Quintin Farr of Cheverus looks to center the puck after skating past Jared Hummer of Brunswick during the second period. Cheverus won the game, 8-1.

Kyle Severance of Cheverus keeps his eyes on the puck as T.J. Sullivan of Brunswick tries to leap over a teammate's shot during the second period of the Jan. 15 game.

Waynflete forward Julianna Harwood has the ball stolen by Lake Region guard Sarah Hancock during varsity girls basketball action at Waynflete. The Lakers won a 52-29 contest.

Lake Region forward Melody Millett reaches for the ball against Waynflete guard Helen Gray-Bauer during varsity girls' basketball action Jan. 14 in Portland.

Waynfleteforward Annika Brooks passes while falling to the floor as Lake Region guard Kristen Huntress follows the ball during Jan. 14 action.

Lake Region guard Spencer True comes away with the ball as teammate Chandler True, left, and Waynflete forward LZ Olney follow from behind.

Waynflete forward Dana Peirce, right, tries to steal the ball from Lake Region forward Melody Millett during varsity girls' basketball action at Waynflete.

Lake Region guard Chandler True, left, Waynflete forward LZ Olney and Lake Region guard Spencer True compete for a loose ball. Lake Region won the contest, 52-29.

Freeport's Ethan Sclar watches the ball after Old Orchard Beach's Evan Christensen tried to for a steal during their Jan. 14 boys' basketball game.

Freeport's Brendan Qualls shoots against Old Orchard Beach in basketball action. The Seagulls won the game, 55-48.

Old Orchard Beach's Erik Hogan drives down court as Freeport's Eli Fox moves in on defense during basketball action Jan. 14 in Freeport.

Yarmouth's Cody Cook goes up for a shot surrounded by Falmouth defenders Jack Bryant and Sam Skop (31) during Jan. 13 action at Falmouth.

Falmouth's Luke Velas tries to push through the defense of Yarmouth's Sam Morris during first half action in a Jan. 13 boys' basketball game.

Falmouth's Jack Bryant battles Yarmouth's CJ Cawley for a loose ball while Cody Cook follows the play during the first half of the Jan. 13 contest.

Jack Bryant of Falmouth dribbles under pressure from Yarmouth's Cody Cook during Falmouth's 59-49 win.

Falmouth's Colin Coyne moves around Yarmouth's CJ Cawley on the way to the hoop during Falmouth's 59-49 boys' basketball win.

Biddeford's Brittany Roy looks for help as she is tied up by South Portland defenders Holly Black, left, and Meaghan Doyle during Jan. 13 girls' basketball action.

South Portland's Grace Soucy drives down court with the ball as Biddeford's Abby Hale tries to slow her down during the Red Riots' 58-43 victory against the Tigers.

Windham forward Kyle Kilfail fights for a rebound in heavy Scarborough traffic during Jan. 10 varsity basketball action at Scarborough High School. Scarborough snapped a three-game losing streak with a 64-54 win.

Windham guard Markus D'Andrea battles on the floor for the ball with Scarborough guard Emmett Peoples during the Red Storm's 64-54 boys' basketball win.

Scarborough guard Sam Warren and Windham guard Markus D'Andrea collide during Jan. 10 varsity basketball in Scarborough.

Scarborough forward Nate Wessel fights for a rebound against Windham's Kevin Weisser, left, and Kyle Kifail (22) during Scarborough's 64-54 victory.

South Portland's Holly Black, at left, reaches in to try to grab the ball from McAuley's Eva Mazur, center, while South Portland's Maddie Hasson, on ground, also gets a hand on the ball. McAuley's Emily Weisser, at right, looks on, during a Jan. 9 girls' high school basketball game.

McAuley's Sarah Clement flies over the top of South Portland's Lydia Henderson during the Lions' 45-36 girls' basketball win.

South Portland's Lydia Henderson, at left, and McAuley's Olivia Dalphonse compete for a loose ball during the first half of a Jan. 9 girls' high school basketball game.

South Portland's Paige Carter grabs a rebound in front of McAuley's Emily Weisser. McAuley won the contest, 45-36.

McAuley's Olivia Dalphonse gets off a shot in front of South Portland's Lydia Henderson during a girls' high school basketball game on Jan. 9.

McAuley's Jessica Willerson blocks a shot by South Portland's Sarah Boles. The Lions won the game at South Portland, 45-36.

Portland's Liam Densmore shoots between Biddeford's Patrick Pearl (11) and Jason Vadnais (21) during the Tigers' loss at home..

Biddeford's Alex Millett takes a shot in front of Portland's Ben Griffin. The Bulldogs won the Jan. 9 contest, 67-33.

Portland's Amir Moss goes up for a shot in front of Biddeford's Codie Ramos during the Bulldogs' 67-33 Jan. 9 victory.

Biddeford's Codie Ramos and Portland's Ben Griffin fight for a rebound during Jan. 9 high school basketball action.

Greely's Ashley Storey goes for a layup as York's Paige McElwain (2), Madigan Cogger, Mia Briggs (10) and Shannon Todd (4) look on during York's 48-43 win.

York's Chloe Smedley looks for room to maneuver against Greely's Ashley Storey as the Wildcats hosted the Rangers in Jan. 9 girls' basketball action.

Greely's Ashley Storey takes a shot over York's Shannon Todd and Mia Briggs during the Wildcats' Jan. 8 win.

York's Chloe Smedley takes a shot as during the Wildcats' Jan. 8 girls' high school basketball victory against Greely.

Griffin Madden of Scarborough is followed closely by teammate Maxim Doiron as they take first and second in the finals of the 55-meter hurdles on Dec. 27 at the USM New Year's Relays track meet.

Kyaunna Libby of Bonny Eagle anchors her relay team in the sprint medley at the USM New Year's Relays track meet.

Ben Ray of Greely competes in the pole vault event at the USM New Year's Relays track meet. Ray completed a vault of 11 feet and 6 inches earning a fourth place finish on Dec. 27.

Ellen Shaw of Scarborough competes in the high jump event at the USM New Year's Relays track meet. Shaw won the pentathlon event helped by this jump of 5 feet, 4 inches.

Derek Boissonnault of Thornton Academy wins his preliminary heat in the 55-meter dash at the USM New Year's Relays track meet. Boissonnault would later win the finals in the event.

Kyaunna Libby of Bonny Eagle, right, embraces teammate Kaley Rumery after they finished first in their heat in the sprint medley relay at the USM New Year's Relays track meet.

Alexis Wintle of Windham competes in the long jump event at the USM New Year's Relays track meet.

Brian Livermore of Biddeford takes down Hunter White of Dirigo during the 138-pound final Saturday at the Atlantic Invitational in Wells. Livermore won the match, 12-8, and was chosen as the meet’s outstanding wrestler.

Cody Hughes of Marshwood takes down Ian Austin of Mountain Valley during the 182-pound weight class final during the Dec. 20 Atlantic Wrestling tournament at Wells High School.

Brian Livermore of Biddeford reacts after winning the 138-pound weight class final in the final moments to take the Atlantic Wrestling tournament crown.

Bob Benincasa makes the call as Jackson Howarth of Marshwood pins Connor Elsemore of York during the 170-pound weight class final at the Dec. 20 Atlantic Wrestling tournament at Wells High School.

Sam Hebert, right of Marshwood, right, battles with Charlie Durfee of Wells during the 145-pound final. Hebert earned a 16-3 decision and was one of eight individual champions for Marshwood, which more than doubled the point total of runner-up Dirigo.

Madison Damon of Westbrook swims the butterfly leg of the the 200-meter individual medley. Damon finished third behind teammate Kari Brown and South Portland’s Sarah Micucci with a time of 2:52.54. The Blue Blazes lost, 94-77.

South Portland diver Josh Centeno does an inward tuck while teammate Dima Karakitukova watches during the swim meet Friday between Westbrook and South Portland at the Westbrook Community Center.

South Portland's Thomas Richards swims in the 200-meter freestyle event Friday as Westbrook faces South Portland in a meet at the Westbrook Community Center. Richards completed the race in 2:07.

Teammates cheer on South Portland swimmer Sarah Micucci, left, and Westbrook's Kari Brown, right, during the 200-meter individual medley. Brown won the race with a time of 2:36.