A South boys basketball: Fryeburg finishes off Gray-New Gloucester in quarterfinals

The Raiders end each quarter strong, including finally putting away the Patriots in the fourth.

B South girls basketball: Spruce Mountain steals away with quarterfinal win over Lincoln

Sophomore guard Jaydn Pingree delivers the game-winning free-throws in the a hard-fought victory that advances the Phoenix to the semifinal round.

Boys basketball: Top-seeded Spruce Mountain upended by Maranacook in B South quarterfinal

No. 9 Black Bears focus defense on slowing freshman Jace Bessey and finally pull away from the Phoenix in the final minute.

Boys basketball: Medomak Valley builds lead, holds off Lisbon in B South quarterfinal

Patrick McKenney and Trevor Brown lead the way as the Panthers control the first three quarters before the Greyhounds make it interesting in the fourth quarter.

Maine’s high school basketball tournament is back – and the fans are loving it

The first game at the Portland Expo attracts a loud crowd as the tournament resumes after a one-year absence.

A North girls basketball: Gardiner buries Mt. Blue, cruises into semifinals

Lizzy Gruber scores 23 as Tigers take command early and never let up.

Area roundup: Oxford Hills holds on against Bangor in Class AA North boys quarterfinal

Teigan Pelletier's last-second 3-pointer is the difference for the Vikings, who avoid the upset.

Lewiston pulls away from Deering in Class AA North quarterfinal

The Blue Devils finish off the matchup with a strong fourth quarter to set up a regional semifinal against their rivals.

Maine high school basketball tournament is back after lost year

Players and coaches eager for start of postseason, and the return of the dramatics that come with it.

Photo Gallery: Lewiston pulls away from Deering in Class AA North quarterfinal