Hampden defenders Jake Black, left, Brendan McIntyre and Nicholas Chasse try to stop Messalonskee sophomore guard Nathan Violette during an Eastern A semifinal Wednesday at the Augusta Civic Center.

Messalonskee center Nick Mayo looks for teammate to pass to as he’s triple teamed by a tight Hampden defense during an Eastern A semifinal Wednesday at the Augusta Civic Center.

Hampden junior guard Jake Black, left, and Messalonskee senior guard Noah Caret battle for a rebound during an Eastern A semifinal Wednesday at the Augusta Civic Center.

Hampden junior guard Jake Black, left, and Messalonskee senior guard Noah Caret battle for a rebound during an Eastern A semifinal Wednesday at the Augusta Civic Center.

Hampden’s Ian McIntyre, left, and Conary Moore, right, try to stop Messalonskee senior forward Nick Mayo during an Eastern A semifinal Wednesday at the Augusta Civic Center.

Hampden defenders surround Messalonskee senior forward Nick Mayo, bottom left, as he grabs an offensive rebound during an Eastern A semifinal Wednesday at the Augusta Civic Center.