Rams denied good looks, beaten on boards in 54-30 loss to Dragons.
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Girls’ basketball: Brunswick rolls past Cony to earn first state championship
After losing in the Class A final last year, the Dragons cruise to a 54-30 victory behind 21 points from Dakota Shipley.
Tight showdowns could be in store for Class C boys and girls state championship games
Hall-Dale, Dexter ready for defensive battle in C girls title game; Monmouth Academy, Mount View match skill, athleticism in C boys title game.
Class D basketball: Valley’s success creates bond with the communities of Bingham, Moscow
The girls are in search of their first Gold Ball, while the boys are chasing their first state crown in 8 seasons.
Girls’ basketball: Previewing Saturday’s state championship games
Brunswick is seeking its first Gold Ball, while Cheverus, Gorham and Cony are looking to add to their collection.
Class A girls basketball: Cony, Brunswick set to face off with Gold Ball at stake
Rams, Dragons to battle for state title at 1:05 p.m. Saturday in Portland.
Boys basketball: Sammy Calder’s big-moment excellence has Monmouth in first state final
“I think that when he’s on the court … the other guys around him just sort of believe that we can get it done,” coach Wade Morrill said. The Mustangs face Mount View in the Class C title game Saturday.
Boys’ basketball: Improved defense helps Oceanside become a dominant force
After losing in the Class B state final a year ago, the Mariners knew they had to improve defensively to take the next step toward a Gold Ball.
Varsity Maine basketball, hockey polls – Feb. 29
The top 10 boys’ and girls’ basketball teams and top five boys’ and girls’ hockey teams in Maine, through games of Feb. 28.
Girls basketball: Rams of yesteryear revel in Cony’s return to Class A title game
Past Cony greats say they are cheering from near and afar as current group preps for Gold Ball showdown on Saturday.