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Maine High School Basketball Tournament Highlights

Bangor Rams and other teams shine in Saturday's quarterfinal action

High School Basketball Tournament Captured in BDN Photos

Bangor Daily News photographers cover the thrilling regional tournament action across Maine

Edward Little's Maiwen and Makelele Shine in Playoff Win

The Red Eddies' dynamic duo combined for 44 points in a Class A North quarterfinal victory.

Scarborough boys basketball shocks No. 1 Windham in overtime

The Red Storm let a lead slip away in the fourth quarter but prevailed at the finish to take out the two-time state champions.

Presque Isle Girls Defeat Hermon in Gritty Class B Tournament Battle

The Wildcats emerged victorious with a 48-37 win over the Hawks in a hard-fought quarterfinal matchup.

Cony Boys Basketball Brings Dunk Party to Cross Center

High-flying Rams showcase their athleticism with multiple highlight-reel slams in quarterfinal win.

Ellsworth Edges Out MDI in Thrilling High School Basketball Rivalry

The Ellsworth Eagles defeat the Mount Desert Island Trojans in a hard-fought Class B North tournament matchup.

Central Aroostook girls defend regional title with narrow win over Woodland

Defending Class D North champions hold off late rally to advance to semifinals

Portland Bulldogs Upset No. 3 South Portland in Boys Basketball Quarterfinal

Sixth-seeded Portland advances to Class A South semifinals with 34-33 victory over fifth-ranked Red Riots

Madawaska Owls Soar to Penobscot Valley Tournament Victory

Defending regional finalists now the team to beat in Class D North

Maine High School Basketball Standouts Shine in Tournament

Highlights from Friday's quarterfinal games in the state basketball tournament

Ellsworth Forward Takes Charge to Save Game

Allie Bivins' selfless defensive play seals victory for Eagles over Old Town Coyotes.

Ellsworth forward takes a charge to save the game

Allie Bivins' selfless play in the final seconds helped her team pull off a big upset

Marshwood Wins at Buzzer in Maine Girls Basketball Playoff Opener

Natalie Lathrop's last-second 3-pointer lifts Hawks over Greely

Ellsworth girls deliver 1st big upset of the tournament with epic comeback late

No. 7 Ellsworth storms back in the fourth quarter to defeat No. 2 Old Town 49-46 in Class B North regional quarterfinal action.

Hampden girls basketball manages expectations, and other takeaways from Class A North

Camden Hills continues to ride its defense, and Brunswick is set up well for the future.

Edward Little girls defeat Bangor in hard-fought quarterfinal game

The win propels No. 4 Edward Little to the semifinals of the Class A North tournament

York High girls basketball holds off Poland in tourney opener

Wildcats advance to semifinals with 59-55 victory in Class B South quarterfinal

Our Favorite Photos from Friday's High School Basketball Quarterfinals

The Maine state basketball tournament gets underway in earnest across the state.

Early and-1 bucket changes course of Maine high school basketball game

Hermon High School senior guard Carter Wiggin's early scoring play sparked his team to a 61-46 win over Belfast in the Class A North regional quarterfinal.