Cavaliers dominated during regular season, but tournament includes unfamiliar foes for unbeaten top seed.
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CLASS A NORTH BOYS: Defending champ and unbeaten Hampden the team to beat
Lawrence, Messalonskee and Gardiner all look to make a run in competitive class.
Messalonskee girls run away from Waterville in Class A North tournament
No. 2 Eagles will face No. 3 Gardiner in regional semifinals on Wednesday.
Winslow High sprinter sets sights on state indoor track meet
Ben Smith emerges as a threat in the 55-meter sprint event.
Gardiner girls basketball finishes off Mt. Blue in Class A North quarterfinal
Tigers march on to regional semifinals with fourth quarter surge.
COURTSIDE: Mark Damren a faithful basketball tournament follower
Belgrade resident has sat in the same seat at the Augusta Civic Center for high school basketball tournament games since 2007 in honor of his late father.
CLASS A NORTH GIRLS: Taking out defending champion Lawrence a tall order
Upstarts hope to pull off upsets as undefeated Bulldogs loom large.
CLASS B NORTH BOYS: No clear favorite in region
Old Town, Orono in the mix, while MCI eyes another upset.
CLASS B NORTH GIRLS: Houlton, MDI lead deep field
No. 4 Winslow hopes to make a run.
Skowhegan boys basketball pulls away from Waterville
Indians advance to Class A North quarterfinals for first time since 2010 with the victory.