Babson College graduate back in the area, working for home and hoping to give back to community.

Maine has mandated that masks be worn by high school athletes during games. For some players the adjustment hasn't been easy.

Now that schools in the four "yellow" counties will be allowed to start playing games, it's uncertain whether enough officials will be available.

Dominick Campbell and Brady Cummins have enrolled at out-of-state prep schools to enhance their prospects for Division I basketball scholarships.

The Dragons reached the mountaintop of high school basketball glory to capture their first and only boys basketball state championship.

Players and coaches cannot workout in person until at least the first of the new year, joining teams in York, Oxford and Androscoggin County.

High school winter sports practices started in much, but not all, of the state on Monday, and basketball teams are optimistic but cautious about the prospects of having a season in 2021.

Individual drills involving players and coaches can start as planned on Monday in "green" counties, but team practices and scrimmages have been moved from Dec. 14 to Jan. 4.

The Maine Principals' Association releases its COVID-19 safety guidelines on each high school winter sport.

It's been a successful fall season outside for many schools, but winter sports played inside present challenges that require creative problem-solving during the pandemic.

Practices were scheduled to start on Nov. 16, but they have been delayed while the Maine Principals' Association meets with state agencies about COVID-19 safety protocols.

The Hall of Fame coach was in his second stint as Morse high's boys' basketball coach, but retired after undergoing cancer treatment and having a lung removed.

The Scots' senior was a finalist for both football's Fitzpatrick Trophy and the Mr. Maine Basketball award.

A furious Maranacook rally forced overtime, but Caribou made the key plays at the end of the second overtime to win its second straight title.

Ray guided the Capers to 350 wins, five regional championships, and a Class B state title in 2015.

Nine seniors and three juniors make the list of the state's 12 best players.

The senior guard came up big in four come-from-behind playoff wins, leading his team to the Class A title.

Bryce Lausier, a 6-foot-4 guard, was previously chosen as Mr. Maine Basketball.

Messalonskee graduate stays in regular touch with parents as coronavirus concerns spread throughout the world.

Ramblers rally back in the second half to turn the Tigers aside.

Austin Brown's 3-pointer with 25 seconds remaining lifts the Red Eddies to a 54-53 victory.

Parker and Mason Desjardins combine for 49 points, and the Tigers complete another unbeaten season with a 69-53 victory over Machias.

Trailing by 11 points late in the third quarter, the Broncos go on a 23-1 run to end York's bid for an unbeaten season.

A last-second basket by Sawyer Deprey gives the Vikings a 73-71 victory and their second straight state title.

The Class A state final features two high-scoring teams, but don't be surprised to see a defensive battle.

The Class AA title game pits two teams that can pound the ball inside and pride themselves on defense.

The unbeaten Wildcats, who face Hampden Academy in the Class A state final, are much more than their two top scorers.

Knocked off in the regional final last season, the Trojans got over the hurdle this year and will face Edward Little for the Class AA championship on Saturday night.

York takes on Hampden Academy in Class A and Thornton Academy plays Edward Little in AA, with some interesting subplots to keep an eye on.

Coaches weigh in on the question after a controversial game-winning basket in a regional championship that may have launched after time expired.

The awards, given to the top seniors in high school basketball, will be presented March 6.

The Trojans tie the game late in regulation, then pull away in overtime to hand the Red Riots their first loss of the season, 61-55.

Cam Hachey scores 19 points as the top-seeded Ramblers return to the state championship game.

The undefeated Tigers move a step closer to a second straight state championship, cruising to a 74-44 victory.

Edward Little heads to the state championship game for the second time in three years after a 64-51 victory.

The unbeaten Wildcats dominate the second half to win their first regional title since 1999.

Cash McClure scores 23 points as the top-seeded Black Bears advance to the state final for the first time since 2008.

Surprising heroes emerge in semifinal victories for the undefeated Wildcats and 16-4 Yachtsmen.

No. 1 South Portland overcomes a slow start against Gorham, and No. 2 Thornton Academy holds off a late surge from Bonny Eagle.

Askar Houssein scores 29 points to lead Deering to a 57-51 win in a Class AA North semifinal.

Top-seeded Edward Little holds No. 4 Windham scoreless for the final 3:43 in 49-41 victory.

The winners will be announced March 6 at an all-star banquet in Bangor.

Wells and Maranacook post impressive semifinal wins, in very different ways.

Seacoast Christian beats Temple in Class D South quarterfinal in battle between two of the youngest tournament teams.

Greely has won three consecutive Class A state titles, and the overlooked Rangers aren't quite ready to relinquish their crown.

Rams race out to a 15-0 lead and never look back in an 86-60 win over Patriots.

Lower-seeded Wells and Cape Elizabeth pull off afternoon 'upsets' in Class B South against MVC foes, who spend much of the regular season playing against Class C teams.

The Capers and Warriors will meet in the Class B South tournament for the third straight year after earning quarterfinal victories.

A look back at historic playoff accomplishments as tournaments begin again.