The Cheverus girls' basketball team celebrates with the Gold Ball after beating Gorham, 49-36, to win the Class AA state championship on Saturday at Cross Insurance Arena in Portland.

Cheverus takes the Gold Ball to its fans after winning the program's first state title.

Cheverus senior Julia Kratzer carries the Gold Ball after the Stags beat Gorham.

Cheverus’ Maddie Fitzpatrick guards Gorham’s Anna Nelson as she makes her way toward the hoop.

Cheverus celebrates with the Gold Ball after winning the program's first state title.

Cheverus raises the Gold Ball high.

Cheverus celebrates moments after a 49-36 win over Gorham in the Class AA girls' basketball state championship game.

PORTLAND, ME - MARCH 5: Cheverus players celebrate a three point shot by their teammate Julia Kratzer (10) in the fourth quarter of the Class AA state championship game against Gorham on Saturday, March 5, 2022. (Staff photo by Brianna Soukup/Staff Photographer)

Cheverus celebrates a basket during the first quarter.

Gorham’s Sophia Michaud tries to guard Cheverus’ Emma Lizotte as she goes up for a shot during the Class AA girls' basketball state championship game on Saturday at Cross Insurance Arena in Portland.