Girls’ lacrosse: The reigning Class B champions hand the Class C Flyers their first loss of the season.

The 6-foot senior guard averaged 17.4 points and controlled the pace of the game for the two-time Class B champions.

Our team of the top boys' basketball players in the state features nine seniors and three juniors.

The Basketball Committee opted against changes this season to the rule, which gives struggling teams a chance to play down a class.

Some high school coaches say the rule gives unsuccessful teams a needed boost, while others say it's unfair to smaller schools vying for playoffs.

Sometimes, the ability to finish is more important than the flashiness of the move, according to state's top seniors.

The former Nokomis High star is the fifth player from Montverde Academy in the last 11 years to be selected as the best high school player in the country.

Fitzpatrick is the first Cheverus player to win the award, while Mercier is the first Ellsworth winner in 36 years.

The top 10 boys' and girls' basketball teams and top five boys' and girls' hockey teams in Maine, through games of March 6.

Whether due to returning starters or incoming talent, there are boys' and girls' teams that are poised to make deep runs in 2025.

In front of a packed house at Cross Insurance Arena, the Eagles claim the Class AA championship.

Girls’ basketball: The Warriors recover from a slow start to beat Valley, 60-42, in the Class D final.

The Patriots outscore Hampden Academy 21-10 in the third quarter en route to a 52-41 victory and the Class A championship.

The Red Riots never trail in in a 56-48 victory, capturing their second straight state title.

Neighbors Windham and Gorham will battle for their first Class AA title, while Gray-New Gloucester returns to a state final for the first time since 1975.

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.

The top 10 boys' and girls' basketball teams and top five boys' and girls' hockey teams in Maine, through games of Feb. 28.

The Eagles, just one year removed from a five-win season, face rival Gorham in the Class AA championship game.

The Patriots have gone from a good team a year ago to a squad that's one win away from a state championship.

Oceanside's Carter Galley is a boys' finalist, while Cheverus's Maddie Fitzpatrick, Gorham's Ellie Gay and Scarborough's Caroline Hartley are girls' finalists.

The girls' basketball team is in the Class AA state final for the third straight season, while the boys are playing for a state championship for the first time since 2005.

The Oceanside boys and girls – both undefeated – will attempt to win state titles at Cross Insurance Center in Bangor.

Both teams struggle with their shooting in the first half before the Rams find just enough to earn their first Class AA state final berth.

COMMENTARY: Watching the smallest schools take the big stage is the highlight of the annual celebration of Maine high school basketball.

Boys’ basketball: The top-seeded Cavaliers capture their 14th regional title, 45-36 over the No. 2 Saints.

The Eagles close out the second half on a slow but steady 30-9 run, and will play for the Class AA championship next Saturday.

Class B championships are scheduled for Friday night in Bangor, while Class A and AA title games will take place Saturday in Portland.

The No. 1 Patriots build a 21-point lead, then withstand a wild flurry from the Knights to reach their first state championship game since 1975.

Carter Galley scores 35 points for the undefeated Mariners in a 73-48 victory over Lincoln Academy in the South final.

The top 10 boys' and girls' basketball teams and top five boys' and girls' hockey teams in Maine, through games of Feb. 22.

The top-seeded Rams trail after the first quarter, but rally to earn a matchup with Scarborough for the Class AA South title Saturday night.

The second-seeded Red Storm make 9 of 10 3-pointers in the first half and easily get past No. 6 Thornton Academy, 73-55.

The Eagles are tested in a Class AA North semifinal but pull away in the fourth quarter for a 57-44 victory.

The Bulldogs are back to the Class AA North final after rallying from seven points down late in the fourth quarter.

The top-seeded Patriots pull out a 62-56 win and advance to face No. 3 Noble in Friday's regional final.

Sophomore guard Harry Louis leads Cavaliers to 3rd straight regional title game.

The Knights' breakthrough season will continue for at least one more game, as Jamier Rose leads No. 3 Noble to a 66-55 win in a Class A South semifinal.

Boys’ basketball: The Saints beat four-time defending Class D South champ Forest Hills in the semifinals, 80-55.

The honor is given to the top senior in Maine high school girls' hockey.

The undefeated and top-seeded Mariners get 17 points from Cohen Galley and 11 from Trevin Ripley en route to a 46-32 win over Medomak Valley.

The second-seeded Eagles advance in Class B South, to their first regional final since 1989.

Bulldogs allow just 12 second-half points in 60-38 victory.

Girls’ basketball: The top-seeded Eagles pull away in the second half for a 50-36 win in a Class A South quarterfinal.

The seventh-seeded Blue Blazes pull away in the fourth quarter to beat the two-time defending regional champions, 50-43.

Jamier Rose scores 24 points and dishes out 13 assists to help the third-seeded Knights secure their first quarterfinal victory since 1985.

The fourth-seeded Panthers dominate a rematch with Yarmouth, earning a spot in the Class B South semifinals.

The No. 2 Eagles will face No. 3 York in the Class B South semifinals Tuesday night.

The third-seeded Wildcats use a 12-0 surge to take the lead for good en route to defeating the No. 6 Phoenix in a Class B South quarterfinal.

The top 10 boys' and girls' basketball teams and top five boys' and girls' hockey teams in Maine, through games of Feb. 14.