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The Stags got a much-needed dose of confidence from their win, while the Golden Trojans hope their first loss will dial in their focus.

Proponents say Class S, which would feature schools with enrollments of 100 or fewer, has its advantages, but not everyone agrees.

Emma Lizotte and Maddie Fitzpatrick lead the Stags to a 49-35 win over the Golden Trojans.

Brunswick junior forward Dakota Shipley sparks the Dragons on both ends of the floor in a matchup of two of Class A South's top teams.

Basketball: The Dragons, ranked No. 1 in Class A South, dominate the second-ranked Eagles, 68-39.

The Dragons pick up easy win over rivals.

The Vikings make 11 3-pointers – seven by Tristen Derenburger – to win a rematch of last year's Class AA North final against the reigning state champions.

The 10-2 Patriots have beaten some strong teams and have shown they could be a tough out come tournament time.

Aiden Hoffses scores 29 points in Vikings' victory.

Girls’ basketball: The Patriots prevail in an interclass matchup of top Western Maine Conference teams, 43-35.

Caroline Hartley paces the offense for the Red Storm, while the defense does its part to secure an important win, 53-38.

Holly Hunt scores 22 points, Kaitlyn Frost adds 21 for Mustangs.

A fortunate bounce helped the Warriors regain momentum and pull out a big win over the rival Seagulls.

Derek Parsons scores 29 points in the Wildcats' 72-66 win.

Boys’ basketball: The senior standout reaches the milestone while leading the Seagulls to a 69-58 win over Waynflete.

Angel Pillsbury scores 10 straight points in the fourth quarter, leading the Falcons to a 54-46 win.

A plan from the MPA's Basketball Committee would increase the number of schools in the largest enrollment class from 17 to 25, and create a statewide Class S for Maine's smallest schools.

Trevor Gerrish's 24 points lead Dragons.

Keltie Jeri-Leon and Alex Kile each score twice for the Mariners, who have won 12 of 15 games since Dec. 1

In a game that was tight throughout, the Panthers earn their first win over their WMC rival since 2017.

The senior dominated on both ends of the floor, scoring 35 points, as the Navigators scored a win over the rival Rangers.

Basketball: The Rams climb back from 10 points down in the last two minutes, earning a 42-40 win.

The undefeated Golden Trojans pulled ahead in the second half, and then withstand a late rally by the Spartans.

Angel Huntsman pours in 31 as Panthers claim 82-43 win over Bobcats.

Senior Hannah Cook scores 17 points and freshman Kylie Lamson adds 16 as the Golden Trojans win their sixth straight game, 55-43.

Girls' basketball: The Rangers allow just five first-half points on the way to a 42-31 victory.

Girls' basketball: Elise McNair scores 27 points as the Seagulls hand the Bobcats their first loss of the season.

The 2022 Class B champion Mariners have felt the target on their back, but it hasn't stopped them from another scorching start.

The 4-0 Dragons were taken down by the Clippers in an exhibition game in the Holiday Hoops Showcase, but know the experience can only prove beneficial.

The event returns to the Expo – now officially named the James A. Banks Sr. Exposition Building – with four days of boys' and girls' games starting Monday.

Girls' basketball: Four players score in double figures for the Falcons in a 66-37 victory.

The Stags knot the game at 3 with less than 3 minutes left in regulation.

Maine erases a 4-1 deficit but falls 6-5 in Pennsylvania.

Young Eagles open campaign with 4 consecutive victories to sit atop A South Heal point standings.

The Rams end the first quarter on a 14-0 run, lead by 23 before halftime and hold off a second-half surge by the Rangers to secure the win.

Marshwood elbows its way into consideration with the top teams in Class A South with a 35-26 win over Falmouth.

The Red Riots build a 13-point lead by outscoring the Spartans 15-8 in the third quarter.

The Rangers use a balanced offense to defeat the Hawks and improve to 2-1 for the season.

Dakota Shipley scores 22 points in Dragons' victory.

The Mustangs made the Class AA South semifinals last season, but were reeling after losing 11 players to graduation.

Pomerleau scores 16 points as Eagles improve to 2-0.

Freshman Kylie Lamson impresses as the Golden Trojans show their strength in a season-opening victory over the Red Storm.

Emily Doring and Maddy Werner lead the way as the Dragons start the season with an emphatic victory.

Young Mt. Ararat hopes to keep improving in the same class, as well.

Here's a rundown on each of the teams in southern Maine heading into the 2022-23 season.

Two defending state champions highlight this list of teams that should be in the hunt for regional titles and Gold Balls this winter.

Whether they're dominant players, key pieces of championship hopefuls, or both, these players are worth keeping tabs on this season.

The lines have blurred when it comes to traditional positions on court. Many lineups have four or five players who can handle the ball and shoot like guards.

Sara Morris is the new girls varsity basketball coach, while Nancy Riggs and Mariah Jollie will coach the indoor track teams.