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Published
February 15, 2023

ACC tourney lookback: The modern era has featured plenty of shakeup

From 2010 to present day, change and glory have come to the tournament at the Augusta Civic Center.
Published
February 15, 2023

At 50, the Augusta Civic Center is Maine’s best tournament venue

Covering games at the arena is a highlight of his career, Portland Press Herald staff writer Travis Lazarczyk writes.
Published
February 15, 2023

ACC tourney lookback: Buzzer-beaters and the dawn of a dynasty mark the 1990s decade

Jeff Love helps put Winthrop boys on the map in 1992; Dirigo girls begin first of 11 straight regional titles.
Published
February 14, 2023

Timeline: 50 years of basketball at Augusta Civic Center

The annual high school basketball tournament will get underway with a chunk of the action set to play out at the Augusta Civic Center.
Published
February 14, 2023

ACC tourney lookback: Thrilling games punctuate a wild 1980s decade

Overtime drama, rising underdogs and dominant athletes made for a memorable decade.
Published
February 13, 2023

Looking back at 50 years of basketball magic at the Augusta Civic Center

The Augusta Civic Center is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, and we're looking back at its history with the high school basketball tournaments. We'll recap each decade, starting with the 1970s, as we bring to life some of the most memorable moments from the boys and girls tournaments over the last five decades.
Published
February 10, 2023

ACC tourney lookback: First girls state games start new chapter in Maine basketball history

In 1975, Gardiner, Hall-Dale girls were among four teams to bring home the first-ever girls basketball Gold Balls.
Published
February 10, 2023

ACC tourney lookback: The 1970s decade was a time of firsts and lasts

Gorham establishes the first girls basketball dynasty with 4 straight titles; The Cony boys win their most recent state title — in 1978.
Published
February 10, 2023

ACC tourney lookback: Oak Grove-Coburn in Vassalboro remembered as a special place, on and off the basketball court

The Tigers won Gold Balls in 1978 and '79, as well as 3 regional titles from 1983-85 before the school closed in 1989.
Published
February 9, 2023

ACC tourney lookback: Streaks and stunners highlight 2000-’09 era

The Valley boys see their Class D Gold Ball streak reach its pinnacle; the Cony girls embrace Augusta tourney runs.