Cony sophomore Emily Kennard won two titles at the state Class A meet.
David Bailey
Staff Writer
David Bailey is a Maine native who joined the Central Maine Newspapers sports staff in August 2022 after three years on the news desk (where he continues to contribute). From 2003-19, David was the sports night editor at the Valley News, nestled on the Connecticut River between New Hampshire and Vermont. David, who grew up in Yarmouth and graduated from the University of Maine, lives in Augusta with his cat, Rufus, and chips away toward completing his 1973 Topps baseball set.
Sidelines: After ignoring the Maine high school basketball tournament for decades, it’s time for an apology
The high basketball tournament is fun and it was just flat-out wrong to ignore it all these years, Dave Bailey writes.
D South basketball: Valley girls stand in way of Seacoast Christian repeat
In the boys final, top seeds Forest Hills and Valley set to collide.
D South girls basketball: Seacoast Christian edges Forest Hills in semis
Ellie Odess scores 17 points for short-handed Guardians.
C South girls basketball: Balanced NYA shuts down Hall-Dale in semifinals
The Panthers will play Old Orchard Beach, the only team to defeat them in the regular season, for the regional title.
D South girls basketball: Rolling Valley cruises into regional final
Madeline Hill scores 22 points as the Cavaliers handle Vinalhaven.
A North boys basketball: Messalonskee stuns Nokomis at the buzzer
Merrick Smith’s hook shot with no time left dethrones the Class A champion Warriors.
A North girls basketball: Nokomis shuts down Camden Hills in quarterfinals
Camryn King scores 15 points as Warriors rally past Windjammers.
A North girls basketball: Cony holds off Skowhegan in quarterfinals
Sage Fortin’s 3-pointers, free throws make differenced for Rams, who win their first playoff game at the Augusta Civic Center since 2014.
D South girls basketball: Hill sisters lead Valley in quarterfinal win
Madeline Hill scores 22 and Brielle Hill 20 in victory over Islesboro.