After initially focusing on building a good bridge to following years, teams got a competitive jolt with postseason tournaments.
Girls Basketball
Cash McClure, Emily Archibald win Mr. and Miss Maine Basketball honors
The standouts from Maranacook and Kennebunk are recognized at a virtual ceremony as the state’s best senior players.
Sidelines: The central Maine basketball tournament was a perfect end to an imperfect season
The four regional champions are a reminder of our resiliency in tough times, Travis Lazarczyk writes.
Girls basketball: Hall-Dale holds off furious Carrabec comeback to win Class C/D title
Strong defensive effort in first half helps give Bulldogs win central Maine tournament championship.
Girls basketball: Gardiner rallies past Lawrence to win central Maine A/B title
Lizzy Gruber’s 24 points, Kassidy Collins’s big shot lead Tigers past Bulldogs in second half.
It wasn’t a normal basketball season, but it had ‘moments to remember’
Playing in the pandemic brought many changes to the game, but in the end, the players made the most of their opportunities.
Central Maine basketball tournament title contenders are soaking in the moment
While on a smaller scale than past years, an opportunity to win a championship motivates the participants.
Girls basketball: Gardiner holds off Maranacook to reach A/B final
Sophomores Johnson, Gruber and Gallagher lead the charge as Tigers outlast Black Bears.
Girls basketball: Team effort leads Lawrence past Waterville
Role players step into spotlight as Bulldogs advance to A/B finals of central Maine tournament.
Basketball: Experience paying off for teams heading into central Maine semifinals
Big game exposure, veteran presence aid teams now playing in elimination games in regional tournament.