From the Morse girls snapping a 46-game losing skid, to an abundance of buzzer-beating game-winners, the abbreviated season had a little of everything.

The standouts from Maranacook and Kennebunk are recognized at a virtual ceremony as the state's best senior players.

Brunswick senior and Freeport senior earn McDonald's All-Star team recognition.

Seniors Camille Clement and Mollie Obar, as well as junior Chelsea Graiver, lift the Rangers to a 61-35 season-ending win.

Playing in the pandemic brought many changes to the game, but in the end, the players made the most of their opportunities.

Dragons overwhelm Shipbuilders with tough defense.

Payton Jones scores 28, including his 1,000th career point, as the Trojans beat previously unbeaten Gorham, 82-64.

Gemima Motema and Amanda Kabantu combine for 35 points as the Bulldogs improve to 7-2.

Eagles break open close game with key run late in the third quarter and into the fourth.

Girls' basketball: Sloane Ginevan hits four 3-pointers and makes eight free throws for the Yachtsmen.

The Rangers extend their winning streak to six with a 58-49 victory.

The Class AA Red Riots halt a five-game losing streak, pulling away late to hand Class C North Yarmouth Academy its first loss.

The Clippers allow just 10 points in the second half and improve to 6-0 with a 38-28 victory.

Emily Archibald, Camille Clement and Gemima Motema are the three girls' finalists, while Payton Jones is on the boys' list.

Seniors Adele and Grant Nadeau are among the best players in the state, and have helped the Rams get off to fast starts this season.

The Eagles get revenge on Falcons after falling to them in previous matchup.

Mike Adams reaches the milestone as Edward Little tops Greely, 68-41.

Boys' basketball: The Capers connect on 12 shots from 3-point range and earn a win over the Blue Blazes.

Maranacook and Gardiner get top spots for A/B boys and girls, respectively, while Winthrop and Hall-Dale get home court in C/D.

North Yarmouth Academy improves to 6-0 in girls' basketball with a 63-36 win over Richmond.

Winthrop Athletic Director Joel Stoneton played pivotal role in organizing postseason, which will feature two boys and two girls brackets.

The Rangers break open a close game with strong defense in the third quarter, earning a 70-60 boys' basketball victory.

The Clippers get the winning basket with 18 seconds left and improve to 5-0.

Ramblers find their groove in fourth quarter against Bobcats.

Rebuilding program is a priority — and so, too, is empowering her players.

The winners will be announced at a virtual awards ceremony on March 19.

Girls’ basketball: Emily Archibald scores 23 and grabs a school-record 29 rebounds as the Rams top Biddeford, 42-34.

Shauna Hancock is the last of a long line of Hancock basketball stars at Lake Region High. And she followed her own path to get there.

Girls' basketball: The Vikings improve to 5-0 on the season with a win over the Rangers.

The Warriors rally for a 50-48 victory, overcoming a school record 37 points by Kennebunk's Emily Archibald.

The boys' and girls' basketball teams at tiny Seacoast Christian School in Berwick practice together under Coach Lee Petrie.

The Rams kept improving and working during last season's winless campaign – and that helped snap a 22-game skid earlier this week.

The Golden Trojans are 5-0 after an impressive 48-35 victory.

Shipbuilders edge Lincoln Academy on Monday to bring end to 46-game losing streak; Mt. Ararat boys and girls setting into season.

Eric Marston now has more wins than any other girls' basketball coach at Thornton Academy, which fielded its first interscholastic team in the sport in 1902-1903.

A third-quarter surge propels the Capers to a 44-40 boys' basketball victory.

The playoffs will take place during first two weeks of March and will feature two brackets playing for regional championships.

Falcons, Dragons had been idle most of winter before getting green light to resume sports late last month.

As the truncated winter schedule begins in southern Maine, the Kennebunk star and other top seniors across the region finally get to take the court.

Here's a sampling of games in southern Maine this winter that are well worth your attention – even if you can't be there in person.

The Bulldogs, with rookie coach Abby Hasson, finally open their season with a 60-53 win over Cheverus.

The future is looking brighter for the Shipbuilders under new coach Jeannine Paradis.

Brunswick, Freeport basketball teams preparing for season openers; Mt. Ararat swimmer smashing school records.

Dragons won the Class A South title to reach a state final for first time.

Athletes who have tasted postseason success talk about what keeps them focused during a pandemic-altered season.

After several delays, Shipbuilders finally open up their season.

After several delays, Shipbuilders finally open up their season.

Down to only one senior due to COVID opt-outs, Bobcats get a new wave of players adjusted to the varsity game.

Maine has mandated that masks be worn by high school athletes during games. For some players the adjustment hasn't been easy.

Now that schools in the four "yellow" counties will be allowed to start playing games, it's uncertain whether enough officials will be available.