The Patriots earn a second straight win without leading scorer Jordan Grant, pulling out a 36-35 victory.

Olivia Michaud and Anna Nelson lead the Rams to a 42-31 win on the road.

The Class A and B South boys' and girls' basketball semifinals, traditionally held at Cross Insurance Arena, now will be played at the Portland Expo.

The Rams' win over Greely is the latest sign of progress for a team now ranked second in Class A South.

The Bulldogs take charge early and improve to 9-2 win a 52-31 girls' basketball win.

Emily Archibald hit four free throws in the final 6 seconds as Kennebunk pulls out a 49-45 win.

Without All-State forward Jordan Grant the Patriots return the favor on the Clippers for a defeat 10 days earlier.

The Red Riots, who lost twice at home last week, lead by 11 after the first quarter on the way to beating Cheverus 56-37.

After watching other teams play for championships over the years, Freeport and Yarmouth are leading the pack this season.

The Hawks open up a big lead in the first quarter and hand Falmouth its second loss in three nights.

The Vikings had five looks down the stretch to either tie or win, including Cassidy Dumont’s 3-pointer just before the horn.

The Rams pull ahead by outscoring the Warriors 13-6 in the third quarter.

The Mustangs erase a 16-point first-half deficit, rallying for a 51-42 victory.

The South Portland and Thornton Academy boys, both undefeated, meet Thursday evening.

Maggie Whitmore scores 23 points and the Red Riots open a 23-point lead by halftime in cruising to a win over Sanford.

The Bulldogs jump out to a 12-point lead in the first quarter and beat the Stags, 64-39.

Twenty-eight teams – including some from out of state – will participate in the Red Claws Christmas Showcase hosted by Portland High.

The Rangers stretch their winning streak to 43 with a 58-45 victory.

The Knights, once a team constantly rebuilding, win their fifth straight game to open the season, 68-57.

The No. 1 team in the Varsity Maine girls' basketball poll improves to 5-0 with a 74-36 victory.

The reigning Class AA champion remains undefeated and hands the Stags their first loss, 50-38.

What's conversation like around the dinner table when your father is your coach?

Girls' basketball: Casey Perry gets a steal with 10 seconds left, then hit a 1 of 2 free throws and Marshwood improves to 3-0 with a one-point win.

Darryl Germain and Askar Houssein lead the Rams to a 74-51 victory.

The Red Storm hold the Spartans scoreless for a stretch of 10 minutes, 35 seconds and roll to a 46-25 Class AA South girls' basketball victory.

The Clippers hold the Lakers scoreless for most of the middle two quarters en route to a 34-17 victory.

The Falcons use a 24-7 surge in the middle two quarters to take control and improve to 3-0.

Raegan Kelly makes the layup down the stretch as the Knights improve to 2-0.

Paige Cote scores 26 points and Sanford opens the season with a 42-36 win over the Trojans.

South Portland goes on an 18-4 run to close out the first half and eases to a 60-44 victory in Class AA South.

Paige Cote, one of the top players in southern Maine, has landed a Division I scholarship.

South Portland leads our list of teams to watch in southern Maine.

Here is your primer for each team in southern Maine heading into the 2019-20 season.

These players in southern Maine are well worth going to see.

An MRI reveals that Julia Freeman, Scarborough's top returning scorer, suffered an ACL tear during a showcase tournament last weekend.

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

After raising over $270,000 in 10 years to help breast cancer patients, the team is honored by York Hospital.

Paul Vachon, 65, who built a girls' basketball power before spending 11 years as athletic director, has left the school after 34 years. Somewhere, the next challenge awaits.

The senior, who plans to play college basketball at Harvard, injured her left knee in the SMAA all-star game.

The senior point guard was a prolific scorer and dynamic passer in leading the Rangers to back-to-back Class A state championships.

This year's team features several returning All-State selections, along with two sophomores.

Mackenzie Holmes is recognized by USA Today as one of the top 20 high school girls' basketball players in the country.

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 unbeaten Seahawks allow just 10 points in the second half and beat Penobscot Valley, 33-25.

Julia Colby scores 34 points and the Vikings win the state championship with a 55-45 victory.

The Patriots score the final nine points of the game and capture their second state title in three years.

The Rangers cap a perfect basketball season with a 54-42 victory over Hampden Academy.

The championship games will feature talented individuals as well as stingy defenses.