Messalonskee girls basketball player Alyssa Genness, front, is pressured by Kierra Bumford during practice in Oakland on Monday.
Messalonskee girls basketball coach Keith Derosby encourages his players during the first practice of the season Monday in Oakland.
Messalonskee boys basketball coach Pete McLaughlin, left, instructs players during the first practice of the season on Monday in Oakland.
Messalonskee's Dawson Charles, left, and Cole Wood run through a drill during practice in Oakland on Monday.
Messalonskee basketball player Colby Charette works on his shot during practice in Oakland on Monday.
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