Local roundup: Jayce Brophy leads Dirigo girls past Buckfield

Brophy pours in 20 points for the Cougars. Also, the Leavitt boys edge Edward Little, and more basketball and hockey action from Thursday.

Oak Hill keeps composure, sidesteps tenacious Spruce Mountain

Girls basketball: Raiders holds off the Phoenix in a heated fourth-quarter battle and escapes with 44-38 victory.

Reese Collins lifts Poland/Leavitt/Oak Hill/Gray-New Gloucester past Trail Blazers in OT

Boys hockey: The Kings grind out a 2-1 win over Bonny Eagle/Windham/Westbrook.

2021 cheering teams previews: Lisbon adjusting to performing without a crowd

The defending MVC champions feed off a stands filled with fans, but Maine cheerleading won't have that this year and will instead compete in virtual meets. Area teams, though, are just excited to be back practicing and creating a routine they can be proud of.

2021 cheering preview capsules

Local roundup: Poland boys and girls basketball teams sweep Sacopee Valley

Isaiah Hill (18 points) and Emma Williams (nine points) lead their Knights squads to victory, plus more basketball and hockey action from Monday.

Oak Hill’s zone breaks down rival Monmouth

Boys basketball: The Raiders' zone defense stifles the Mustangs in the second quarter and they hold on for a 47-42 win.

2021 girls basketball team previews: Dirigo has the outside shot for success

The Cougars can shoot. Youth will be served for many area teams, namely Edward Little and Lisbon.

2021 girls basketball preview capsules

2021 boys basketball team previews: Poland poised to take next step

No state playoffs this year, but some area teams are still looking to be more competitive this season.