Surprise teams and intriguing regional title pictures have emerged, and big matchups loom in the new year’s first full week.
Winter sports
Gardiner girls basketball fends off Erskine in Class B North clash
Erskine Academy makes a late run, but the Tigers come through on defense in the final minutes to stay unbeaten.
High schools Monday: Gardiner boys basketball turns back Erskine
A second-half surge propels the Tigers to their seventh win in eight games.
For East-West sports teams, travel, adventure are part of the experience
Teams in the Class D South/East-West division, including Bethel, find ways of helping each other, especially when games take them hours from home.
High schools Saturday: Madison girls basketball tops Lisbon
The Bulldogs roll to their second win of the season.
Massabesic wrestler completes tough double with win at Sanford tournament
Evan Boulard, a junior, also won the title at the Noble Invitational earlier this week.
Spruce Mountain girls basketball surges in 2nd half to beat Winslow
Strong defense and a 13-0 run in the third quarter keep the Phoenix unbeaten in Class C South.
High schools Friday: Valley girls basketball winning streak halted at 30
The Cavaliers lose for the first time since the 2024 Class D final, falling to undefeated Bangor Christian.
1984-85 Waterville boys basketball team reunites for 40-year anniversary
The Purple Panthers’ legendary state championship team was honored ahead of Friday’s game against MCI.
High schools Thursday: Edward Little girls hockey co-op posts shutout
The Red Hornets improve to 8-1 by defeating the Winslow co-op.