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CLASS A BOYS STATE FINAL

WHO: Camden Hills (20-1) vs Portland (16-6)

WHEN: 7:45 p.m. Saturday

WHERE: Cross Insurance Arena, Portland

TV/STREAMING: Maine Public Broadcasting Network

KEY PLAYERS: Camden Hills — Nolan Ames, senior guard (26.2 points, 7.5 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 3.2 steals); Thomas Ledbetter, senior forward (4.7 points, 2.9 rebounds); Hollis Schwalm, senior guard (4.8 points, 2.6 assists, 1.9 steals); Tucker Whitley, junior forward (9.4 points, 5.9 rebounds); Kiefer Healey, junior guard (11.8 points, 3.0 rebounds); Evan Kimble, senior guard (2.9 points, 2.2 rebounds). Portland — Loic Ramazani, senior guard (11.1 points, 7.1 rebounds, 5.6 steals, 3.1 assists); Cordell Jones, senior forward (7.4 points, 6.1 rebounds); Lucas LeGage, senior guard (16.8 points); Benilson Lumani, senior center (2.0 blocks); Maddox Meas, junior guard (9.3 points, 4.8 rebounds); Ephraim Luseko, freshman guard (8.0 points, 3.3 rebounds, 1.9 assists).

CAMDEN HILLS WINS IF …

• Nolan Ames meets or exceeds his average performances. It won’t be easy, even for the Mr. Maine finalist. Portland faced seven Class A South all-conference players in its last three playoff games, including four first-team picks. None reached double figures. Their combined average was 6.4 points.

• Complementary scorers Whitley and Healey continue to shoot well and add points in an efficient manner.

• The Windjammers win the rebounding battle. That would allow them to get out in transition, where Ames’ playmaking ability can shine, and lessen their need to hit 3-point shots and deal with the half-court impact of the 6-foot-7 Lumani.

PORTLAND WINS IF …

• The Bulldogs get Camden Hills into foul trouble. That would be an unusual and uncomfortable situation for the Windjammers. Not a single Camden player averages more than 2.3 fouls per game.

• Rebounding continues to be a Portland advantage. Guards Ramazani and Meas are particularly strong rebounders for their size.

• LeGage knocks down a couple of 3-pointers early. He led Portland in the regular season with 19.4 points per game and had a big impact with a game-high 17 points in the regional final.