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.

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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.

The junior point guard has played a key role in the Red Storm's run to the Class AA girls' basketball state championship game.

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

The Seahawks overcome a slow start and run away from North Yarmouth Academy, 49-31.

Anna DeWolfe scores 32 points in a 54-33 win over Brunswick, the Rangers' 37th consecutive victory.

Greenville pulls away with a 17-0 run in the third quarter and captures its first regional title since 2010.

The Trojans advance to meet Gray-New Gloucester in the state championship game.

The Patriots build an early 18-point lead and hold on to win their third regional title in four years.

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

Madison Blanche leads the Red Storm to a 35-25 upset win over the top-seeded Red Riots.

The Vikings defeat the Rams, 51-29, to capture the North championship.

The Patriots turn back a fourth-quarter comeback bid by Wells, earning a 48-34 win.

The top-seeded Seahawks score the first 20 points on the way to a win in a Class C South semifinal.

The Panthers advance to a regional final for the first time in 20 years after a 55-34 victory over Winthrop.

The Falcons advance to the Class B South final after a 49-42 victory.

The Vikings are headed to the regional championship game after a 47-36 victory.

Delaney Haines scores 17 points in a 34-17 semifinal victory.

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

The Rangers make it 36 wins in a row with a 67-52 victory.

The Dragons finish on a 7-1 run to win the Class A South semifinal, 51-46.

The Seahawks struggle on offense but escape with a 32-26 win over St. Dom's in a Class C South girls' basketball quarterfinal.

The top-seeded Patriots race to an early 20-point lead and cruise into the Class B South semifinals.

The Bulldogs beat Traip Academy for a second postseason victory after winning just five regular-season games.

The Scots advance to the Class AA South final with a 55-50 victory.

The Warriors defeat the Clippers, 52-38, after losing twice to Yarmouth in the regular season.

The seventh-seeded Capers knock off the No. 2 Raiders in the quarterfinals of the Class B South tournament.

The Ramblers overcome an early 12-1 deficit to defeat the Seagulls, 50-41.

The Panthers win 52-35 in a Class C South quarterfinal in Augusta.

Caroline Smith and Rachel Wall combine for 38 points as the Falcons defeat Mountain Valley, 49-37.