Kevin Smart connects on a 3-pointer as time expires to lift the Bulldogs to a 55-54 win over the Eagles.

Geremi Baez scores 18 points and the Red Riots open the season with a 62-39 win at Gorham.

The Rams climb out of an eight-point hole at halftime and then hang on to win the season opener.

Your guide for all the southern Maine teams entering the 2019-20 season.

The Rangers, Class A champions the past three seasons, suffered big losses to graduation. But they still have sharpshooting Logan Bagshaw – and that's a good place to start.

Bonny Eagle is ready to prove its run to the Class AA state final was no fluke, but the Scots will face plenty of challengers.

Seniors dominate our picks as the top players in southern Maine entering the 2019-20 season.

The Red Storm, the defending Class AA South basketball champs, will start the season without senior standout Julia Freeman because of a knee injury.

A recruit for the University of Maine basketball team, the senior also makes an impact on the football field.

A talented basketball player from a well-known basketball family, Meader has also become one of the top bass anglers in Maine.

After playing well with the Miami Heat NBA Summer League squad, the Messalonskee graduate will now take his talent to Japan.

The Vikings rekindled memories of one of the most famous shots in Maine high school history en route to their first state championship in 50 years.

The senior was a standout as a quarterback, basketball player and pitcher, and will go on to play baseball at the University of Maine.

The sixth-seeded Hawks down third-ranked Hall-Dale 7-6 and will play in the Class C South baseball semifinals.

Marshall Smaracko strikes out eight as the Hawks send the Red Storm to their second loss in nine games.

The 6-foot-6 senior altered his game and led the Rams to the Class AA state title.

Player of the Year Matt Fleming of Bangor is joined by standouts from across the state.

In a tightly contested game, the Bulldogs get 40 points from Scott Sawtelle and beat Westbrook, 58-54.

Anna DeWolfe of Greely and Matt Fleming of Bangor are named Miss and Mr. Maine Basketball.

Despite the departure of many talented seniors across Maine, don't be surprised if we see some repeat champions.

The Rams end an eight-year championship drought, holding off a late charge by Bonny Eagle to earn their 13th state title.

The Tigers finish an undefeated season with a 70-65 victory.

The Vikings edge Cape Elizabeth for the Class B state championship, 49-47.

Rangers grab early lead and control things the rest of the way against Lawrence.

The Vikings seek their first state championship since the improbable 'Shot Heard Round the State' in 1969.

First-year coaches preaching tough defense have their teams vying for the Class AA title Saturday night.

Greely will try to win its third straight Class A crown Friday night, while Cape Elizabeth and Bonny Eagle get their title turns on Saturday.

The top-ranked Ramblers knock off Hall-Dale in the regional final, 61-41.

The Rangers earn a 64-48 victory against Falmouth.

The Tigers improve to 21-0 with a 69-47 victory over Temple Academy.

The Capers beat upset-minded Wells – the No. 8 seed – and advance to the state final for the first time since 2015.

The Scots reach the state title game for just the third time.

A last-minute three-point play by Bailey Donovan lifts the Broncos to their second straight regional title.

Matt Fleming scores 27 points for the top-seeded Rams in a 56-52 win over the defending state champions.

The Bulldogs take over in the third quarter and hold the Flyers off down the stretch for a 65-58 victory.

The Warriors beat Gray-New Gloucester 49-37 and move on to play for the Class B South championship.

The Capers move on with a 64-61 victory.

The Rangers beat Kennebunk 69-62 for their 10th straight tournament win.

Nik Hester scores 20 points to lead the third-seeded Yachtsmen to a 48-37 victory.

The annual awards honor the top seniors in Maine high school basketball.

Anthony Bracamonte leads the way for the Golden Trojans in a Class AA South semifinal win.

Matt Fleming and Damien Vance combine for 41 points in a 61-41 victory over the Bulldogs.

The defending state champion and No. 2 seed earns a 55-41 semifinal win.

The Rangers come back from two big deficits to reach the regional semifinals.

The Flyers dominate inside on the way to a 67-32 win in a Class C South quarterfinal.

The No. 2 seed in Class D South advances to the semifinals with a 63-44 win.

The Wildcats open a 19-0 lead in their Class A South quarterfinal and beat the Raiders for the third time this season, 53-35.

The Yachtsmen take control in the second half, earning a spot in the Class A South semifinals.

The Warriors oust Mountain Valley, 62-52, in the quarterfinals.

The Huskies rally from an eight-point halftime deficit and advance to the Class B North semifinals.