Jacoby Bardsley scores 12 points in the second half and to lift the Lakers to a 57-50 win.

The Tigers rally in the second half and pull out a 51-46 victory over Marshwood.

Ella Pelletier has another big game, but several Vikings step up on offense in the second half while the defense hampers Cheverus for four quarters in showdown of Class AA powers.

Three-pointers are the difference in Mt. Ararat's 49-38 win over Gray-New Gloucester.

After missing the playoffs last year, the Hawks are sitting near the top of Class A South with a 12-1 record.

The top 10 boys and girls basketball teams and top five boys and girls hockey teams in Maine, through games of Jan. 14.

The reigning Class AA champions rally from a 15-point deficit, earning a 75-72 win.

Passing, hustle and awareness guide the Eagles to a 57-39 victory over the Panthers.

With Kylie Lamson (40 points) leading the way and a different defense paying dividends, the Stags earn a quality win over Sanford.

Austin Landry scores twice in the Blue Devils' 5-2 win.

Kylie Lamson scores 26 points against her old team as Stags snap three-game skid with a 60-32 victory.

The Spartans improve to 8-3 with a 47-18 decision over Bonny Eagle.

The Hornets, as shown in loss to Oceanside, are still learning how to step up when it matters most.

The Eagles passed another test by beating Brunswick, and more challenges remain for a team with championship hopes.

The top 10 boys and girls basketball teams and top five boys and girls hockey teams in Maine, through games of Jan. 7.

Red Riots' win streak ends at five as Eagles eke out a 35-33 victory.

Lucas LeGage scores 21 points to help the Bulldogs escape with a 49-46 victory.

The Rams are winning after a string of dreary years, while squads like Edward Little and Nokomis are also seeing their fortunes improve.

Rams never trail en route to a 62-46 victory, earn measure of revenge from last year's state final loss.

Girls basketball: The Seagulls win for the first time since their season opener, 42-26.

The Rams are led by two seniors and a group of inexperienced players who have grown as the season progresses.

The Hawks show their strength in a surprising one-sided victory over the Eagles, 62-32.

Jordyn Crump scores 26 points and keys a fourth-quarter surge that helps the Tigers secure a 47-34 win.

Freshman Anna Reed makes a crucial steal in final seconds as the Panthers deal the Phoenix their first loss of the season.

Lilian McCullum's late-game heroics and Baleria Yugu's big game help the Bulldogs overcome Bailey Tardif-Mockler's strong first-half for the Blue Devils.

Jarvais's layup with 12 seconds to go helps the Eagles stun the previously undefeated Rams.

Hidalgo scores 25 points in the first half and finishes with 31 in a 78-47 victory over Scarborough.

The Clippers get four third-period goals in a 5-3 comeback victory over the Edward Little co-op.

Mt. Ararat and Medomak Valley combine for 31 steals in inter-class matchup.

Megan Rumelhart hit a 3-pointer with six seconds left in the Red Storm's, 47-44 win.

Red Storm close on 10-0 run, hand defending champs first defeat in 28 games, 47-44.

The Lincoln Academy boys and Cony girls both have several new players stepping into big roles this season.

The Knights end up 9.5 points behind winner Central Catholic of Lawrence, Mass.

The Varsity Maine Holiday Hoops Showcase continued Saturday and offered participants a chance to step out of their comfort zone.

Boys basketball: Evan Legassey makes 9 of 10 3-pointers and scores 41 points in a 78-33 victory over Bangor.

Whether the teams are from Brooklyn or Turner, there are plenty of reasons to participate in a 35-year institution.

Kylie Lamson's record-tying 36 points lead Stags to 61-41 victory.

The first day of the Varsity Maine Holiday Hoops Showcase at the Portland Expo featured a seven-game slate.

The annual Varsity Maine Holiday Hoops Showcase, featuring 37 teams, including six from outside of Maine, kicked off Thursday morning at the Portland Expo.

The four Class AA teams from the KVAC have been added to the SMAA schedule this season.

Basketball, hockey, wrestling tournaments offer an opportunity for fans to soak in some action.

Clippers trail, 28-8, at halftime and go down to 40-24 defeat.

Red Storm rally to take fourth quarter lead before Rams close on a 17-5 run to prevail, 43-32.

Adam Fitzgerald (26 points) leads the Red Storm to a 63-57 win.

Boys basketball: The standout guard scores 30 points in a 59-47 victory over Deering.

Girls basketball: A 3-pointer by Natalie Lathrop gives the Hawks a 56-53 win in a clash of Class A contenders.

Reigning champion, new-look Stags ride 26 points from junior Kylie Lamson, prevail in battle of unbeatens, 57-47.

Boys basketball: The defending Class A champs survive Wells’ second-half comeback bid.

Kylie Lamson (26 points) erupted in the second half as the Stags improved to 4-0.

The Capers overcome a 19-point halftime deficit to earn their first win of the season Monday.