Boys' Basketball
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Babson College graduate back in the area, working for home and hoping to give back to community.
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Maine has mandated that masks be worn by high school athletes during games. For some players the adjustment hasn't been easy.
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Now that schools in the four "yellow" counties will be allowed to start playing games, it's uncertain whether enough officials will be available.
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Dominick Campbell and Brady Cummins have enrolled at out-of-state prep schools to enhance their prospects for Division I basketball scholarships.
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The Dragons reached the mountaintop of high school basketball glory to capture their first and only boys basketball state championship.
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Players and coaches cannot workout in person until at least the first of the new year, joining teams in York, Oxford and Androscoggin County.
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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.
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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.
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The Maine Principals' Association releases its COVID-19 safety guidelines on each high school winter sport.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The Scots' senior was a finalist for both football's Fitzpatrick Trophy and the Mr. Maine Basketball award.
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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.
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Ray guided the Capers to 350 wins, five regional championships, and a Class B state title in 2015.
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Nine seniors and three juniors make the list of the state's 12 best players.
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The senior guard came up big in four come-from-behind playoff wins, leading his team to the Class A title.
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Bryce Lausier, a 6-foot-4 guard, was previously chosen as Mr. Maine Basketball.
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Messalonskee graduate stays in regular touch with parents as coronavirus concerns spread throughout the world.
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Ramblers rally back in the second half to turn the Tigers aside.
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Austin Brown's 3-pointer with 25 seconds remaining lifts the Red Eddies to a 54-53 victory.
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Parker and Mason Desjardins combine for 49 points, and the Tigers complete another unbeaten season with a 69-53 victory over Machias.
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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.
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A last-second basket by Sawyer Deprey gives the Vikings a 73-71 victory and their second straight state title.
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The Class A state final features two high-scoring teams, but don't be surprised to see a defensive battle.
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The Class AA title game pits two teams that can pound the ball inside and pride themselves on defense.
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The unbeaten Wildcats, who face Hampden Academy in the Class A state final, are much more than their two top scorers.
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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.
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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.
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Coaches weigh in on the question after a controversial game-winning basket in a regional championship that may have launched after time expired.
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The awards, given to the top seniors in high school basketball, will be presented March 6.
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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.
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Cam Hachey scores 19 points as the top-seeded Ramblers return to the state championship game.
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The undefeated Tigers move a step closer to a second straight state championship, cruising to a 74-44 victory.
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Edward Little heads to the state championship game for the second time in three years after a 64-51 victory.
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The unbeaten Wildcats dominate the second half to win their first regional title since 1999.
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Cash McClure scores 23 points as the top-seeded Black Bears advance to the state final for the first time since 2008.
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Surprising heroes emerge in semifinal victories for the undefeated Wildcats and 16-4 Yachtsmen.
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No. 1 South Portland overcomes a slow start against Gorham, and No. 2 Thornton Academy holds off a late surge from Bonny Eagle.
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Askar Houssein scores 29 points to lead Deering to a 57-51 win in a Class AA North semifinal.
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Top-seeded Edward Little holds No. 4 Windham scoreless for the final 3:43 in 49-41 victory.
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The winners will be announced March 6 at an all-star banquet in Bangor.
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Wells and Maranacook post impressive semifinal wins, in very different ways.
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Seacoast Christian beats Temple in Class D South quarterfinal in battle between two of the youngest tournament teams.
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Greely has won three consecutive Class A state titles, and the overlooked Rangers aren't quite ready to relinquish their crown.
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Rams race out to a 15-0 lead and never look back in an 86-60 win over Patriots.
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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.
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The Capers and Warriors will meet in the Class B South tournament for the third straight year after earning quarterfinal victories.
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A look back at historic playoff accomplishments as tournaments begin again.