Lessons from losses guided Ramblers to state championship victory.

The Forest Hills enjoys life at the top after winning its third state title since 2013.

Winthrop prides itself on taking charges, and it was a big difference against Houlton.

Wood scores 16, LeBlanc and Hachey hit big shots as Ramblers take first Gold Ball since 2008.

The Tigers hold off the Wolverines in the final quarter for their first Gold Ball since 2015.

Senior's two-way play helps Tigers pull away en route to Class D state championship.

Rangers cap off another brilliant season with a Gold Ball.

Teams play to 10-2 first quarter score before finding a rhythm in second quarter.

Ramblers will take on Houlton in search of first state title since 2008.

The town of Jackman is all in with its support of the Forest Hills basketball team, which will play against Schenck of East Millinocket on Saturday for the Class D boys basketball championship.

Junior guard's shooting touch helps Ramblers in quest for Class C title.

Class C South champion Ramblers embrace notion of fewer shots and minutes for team success.

Trojans end Purple Panthers' unbeaten run in Class B North final.

Staff writers Travis Barrett and Drew Bonifant recap the Class C South boys final.

Greenville forces 26 turnovers for regional crown.

Tigers remain unbeaten with fourth regional championship in program history.

Staff writers Travis Barrett, Drew Bonifant and Travis Lazarczyk recap the Class A North boys and girls finals.

High school's athletic director also has children on each of the Indians' regional finalist basketball teams, Travis Barrett writes.

The Capers move on with a 64-61 victory.

Alec Byron leads Bulldogs with 23 points in victory over Waynflete.

Top-seeded Ramblers storm past Traip Academy.

Indians head to A North final with pair of upsets after dismal start to the season.

Staff writers Travis Barrett, Drew Bonifant and Travis Lazarczyk recap the Class C South boys and girls semifinals.

The Warriors beat Gray-New Gloucester 49-37 and move on to play for the Class B South championship.

Standout freshman fills many roles on senior-laden undefeated Indians squad.

Seahawks control game with Madison from the get-go.

Catherine Reid scores 14 points, defense dominates as third-seeded Panthers roll.

The Patriots turn back a fourth-quarter comeback bid by Wells, earning a 48-34 win.

Staff writers Travis Barrett and Drew Bonifant recap the Class A North boys and Class B North girls semifinals.

Trojans force extra time with buzzer-beating 3-pointer.

Best friends and 1,000-point scorers, senior pair looks to lead Bulldogs back to state final.

The annual awards honor the top seniors in Maine high school basketball.

Bulldogs advance to regional final against Skowhegan.

No. 2 Bereans pull away from No. 3 Valley in final minutes.

Huskies hang through first half, but Hawks take over to reach regional final.

No. 7 Indians knock off Brewer to reach A North final.

Tigers storm into D South final.

Purple Panthers advance to B North championship game.

No. 3 Lakers take advantage of their height to oust Bereans.

Olivia Pye scores 17 points to help lift Lakers into D South title game.

Staff writers Travis Barrett and Travis Lazarczyk recap the Class A North girls basketball semifinals.

Lawrence seniors Kobe Nadeau and Nick Robertson spark Lawrence's postseason success.

The defending state champion and No. 2 seed earns a 55-41 semifinal win.

Top-seeded Indians dispatch rival Messalonskee.

Forgue's 14 points, WilsonFalcone's 13 spurs Ramblers to C South quarterfinal victory.

No. 2 Broncos roll into A North semifinals.

Panthers too much for defending Class C champion Mustangs.

The seventh-seeded Capers knock off the No. 2 Raiders in the quarterfinals of the Class B South tournament.

Maggie Whitmore scores 16 points to lead the balanced Red Riots past the Scots, 58-35, in a Class AA South semifinal.

Staff writers Travis Barrett and Travis Lazarczyk recap the Class C South boys basketball quarterfinals.

Younger sister of Nick Mayo fills important role for Eagles heading into regional semifinals.

Bereans in control throughout, will meet Valley in D South semifinals.

Abbott, Byron lead Bulldogs into C South semifinals.

The Hawks outscore the Wildcats by 20 points in the second half of their 59-37 victory.

Charlotte MacMillan's hot shooting sparks the second-seeded Dragons to a 56-30 win in a Class A South quarterfinal.

Flyers unknown, but would prefer not to be, Travis Lazarczyk writes.

Staff writers Travis Barrett and Drew Bonifant recap the Class A North boys basketball quarterfinals.

The Yachtsmen take control in the second half, earning a spot in the Class A South semifinals.

Behind big night from Nick Robertson, Bulldogs reach A North semis for first time since 2013.

Trojans just too much for Huskies.

Seventh-seeded Indians post upset win over No. 2 Broncos in Class A North quarterfinals.

Black Raiders watch 10-point lead evaporate, but then get job done late.

Witches have answer for Cougars again in rematch of season finale.

Greenville outscores Rangeley 22-4 in the third quarter to pick up D South victory.

Undefeated Tigers blast Seacoast Christian in Class D South quarterfinals.

Bulldogs open up in second half en route to quarterfinal win over Panthers.

Huskies rally late to take B North overtime thriller.

Top-seeded Lakers roll into D South semifinals.

Cavaliers shake off late-season struggles to storm in D South semifinals.

Donovan's 25 points lead Broncos past Eagles in A North quarterfinals.

Mustangs surge ahead in second half for first postseason victory since 2011.

Panthers parlay early 4th quarter run into B North quarterfinal victory.

Indians break open close game with strong showing in 2nd half.

The Rams build a big lead in the first half and cruise into the Class A South semifinals.

Temple, Valley, Greenville among teams that could pull upset.