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Joe Phelan/Blethen Maine News Service
Winthrop senior forward Larry Foster is congratulated by Coach Dennis Dacus after the Ramblers beat Calais 72-62 in the Class C boys' basketball championship game Wednesday night at the Augusta Civic Center.


Winthrop dethrones Calais
The Ramblers stop a 63-game winning streak and beat the two-time defending state champions in the Class C boys' final.
[March 5, 2008]

Madison falls at finish
Lee Academy holds off a comeback bid by the Bulldogs to win the Class C state championship.
[March 5, 2008]

Cheverus takes title, ending Bangor's run
The Stags spoil the Rams' bid for a perfect season with a strong second half in the final.
[March 4, 2008]

STEVE SOLLOWAYIt's one game better talked about than played
Maybe the dream of an all-class basketball playoff should remain just that.
[March 4, 2008]

Winthrop, Calais meet again in state title game
Calais goes for its third straight Class C boys' championship against a team it beat in the 2006 state final.
[March 4, 2008]

Madison banking on defense
The Bulldogs hope for a low-scoring game in the Class C final against Lee Academy.
[March 4, 2008]

Today's Class A Boys' Championship Game
Cheverus (18-3) vs. Bangor (21-0)
7 p.m. at Cumberland County Civic Center
[March 4, 2008]

Prize possession
Deering ends Oxford Hills' run of upsets, capturing its second Class A girls' basketball title in five years.
[March 3, 2008]

Martinezīs floater sinks Richmondīs title hopes
Manny Martinez's basket with one second remaining gives Central Aroostook a 54-53 win in the Class D championship game.
[March 3, 2008]

Small guy comes up big for Central Aroostook
Manny Martinez, a 5-foot-7 guard, scores the winning basket in the most unlikely of circumstances.
[March 3, 2008]

Woodland knocks off Buckfield
The Dragons claim their fourth Class D girls' basketball title in eight years with a 59-45 win.
[March 3, 2008]

He's right at home while far from home
Indiana Faithfull has made a smooth transition from life in Australia to studies and basketball at Cheverus.
[March 3, 2008]

Waterville girls enjoying the ride
The Panthers have won two consecutive Class B titles and will be favored to win another next year.
[March 2, 2008]

Richmond boys hoping to avenge loss
The Bobcats face Central Aroostook in a rematch of the 2006 Class D final.
[March 2, 2008]

Maranacook seniors cap three-year run with title
Ryan Martin, Mike Poulin and Will Bardaglio close their careers with a second Class B championship.
[March 1, 2008]

MATT DIFILIPPO, Blethen Maine News ServiceRemember Lakers' coach for more than just one game
There's no denying the success Paul True has had at Lake Region, despite the lack of a state title.
[March 1, 2008]

Maranacook fights off Cape Elizabeth
The Black Bears put a cap on their undefeated season with a 56-46 win in the Class B boys' basketball final.
[February 29, 2008]

Two in a row for Waterville
The Panthers finish off another unbeaten season, beating Lake Region in the Class B girls' final for the second straight year.
[February 29, 2008]

Expected storm leads to revised playoff schedule
With snow in the forecast, the MPA postpones state title basketball games and hockey semifinals.
[February 29, 2008]

Toughness combines well with togetherness
Diana Manduca and her Deering teammates play hard, play together, and are playing for a state title.
[February 29, 2008]

[February 29, 2008]

Maranacook takes another shot
The Black Bears, seeking their second Class B championship in three years, face Cape Elizabeth in the state final.
[February 28, 2008]

Waterville set to defend title
The Purple Panthers take a veterans squad into a rematch with Lake Region for the Class B championship.
[February 28, 2008]

Emery an all-around standout
Briann Emery contributes both offensively and defensively for Western Class C champion Madison.
[February 28, 2008]

Role players excel for Richmond
Seniors Walter Miller and Sam Carter donīt get a lot of attention, but theyīve been vital to the Bobcatsī success.
[February 28, 2008]

Gingras is Winthropīs defensive specialist
Tim Gingras will have the task of guarding Calais star Sam Bell in the Class C state championship game.
[February 28, 2008]

Plenty to smile about
Cape Elizabeth not only is a Class B finalist for the first time since 1988, but is having fun along the way.
[February 28, 2008]

Given's 'D' sparks Waterville
As her team's only senior starter, Sarah Given provides leadership for the unbeaten Purple Panthers.
[February 27, 2008]

Poulin leads Maranacook's transition offense, defense
Even with prolific scorers as teammates, itīs tough to overlook Mike Poulinīs role in the Black Bearsī success.
[February 27, 2008]

Near a title with a perfect approach
Paul True teaches more than basketball fundamentals, and his teams always respond.
[February 27, 2008]

Cheverus gets it done
The Stags use stellar defense to beat Thornton Academy in the Western Class A boys' final.
[February 23, 2008]

Winthrop returns to state final
The Ramblers topple top-ranked Dirigo to capture the Western
Class C boys' title.
[February 23, 2008]

Deering's defense is the jewel in their crown
The Rams advance to the Class A championship game after shutting down Noble for the Western Maine title.
[February 23, 2008]

Madison holds off Monmouth rally
The top-ranked Bulldogs withstand a furious charge in the closing minutes to win the Western Class C title.
[February 23, 2008]

20-year wait is over for Cape Elizabeth
The Cape boys advance to the state title game for the first time in two decades by shutting down Freeport.
[February 23, 2008]

Panthers on a streak, and they talk about it
Waterville takes a 43-game winning streak into the Class B championship game against Lake Region.
[February 23, 2008]

Waterville girls remain perfect
The Purple Panthers cap their conquest of Eastern Class B and will play Lake Region for the state title.
[February 23, 2008]

Maranacook runs away with Eastern B title
The Black Bears race to a 21-point halftime lead en route to an 84-72 win over Camden Hills.
[February 23, 2008]

Lakers make it three straight
The Lake Region girls head to the Class B state title game again after beating Falmouth, 37-33.
[February 23, 2008]

Unlikely hero sparks Richmond
Sam Carter scores 23 points and fuels a comeback against Valley in the Western Class D boys' final.
[February 23, 2008]

Big-game experience pays off for Bobcats
Richmond didnīt panic in the face of a 16-point deficit, and came away with a Western Class D championship.
[February 23, 2008]

Noble wins despite an eight-point first half
The Knights, down 16 in the second quarter, stun South Portland as Alyssa Stokes hits at the buzzer.
[February 22, 2008]

Deering girls pulls away
The Rams outscore Westbrook 28-7 in the second half to reach the Western Class A final.
[February 22, 2008]

Oxford Hills uses a big rally to shock Cony
The fifth-ranked Vikings erase a 12-point deficit to beat the defending Class A champion in the Eastern Maine final.
[February 22, 2008]

Bangor boys return to Class A final
The Rams answer Edward Little's challenge to win the Eastern Maine title again.
[February 22, 2008]

Rivals meet for title
The rematch many anticipated has arrived, as Maranacook faces Camden Hills in the Eastern Class B boys' final.
[February 22, 2008]

This time, it really is big for Panthers
Waterville is one way away from a second straight Eastern Class B championship.
[February 22, 2008]

Ramblers, Cougars again with title on line
After two close games earlier this season, No. 1 Dirigo and No. 2 Winthrop meet for the Western Class C championship.
[February 22, 2008]

Cavaliers, Bobcats are both experienced
A trip to the Western Class D boys' final is nothing unusual for Valley and Richmond.
[February 22, 2008]

Madison vs. Monmouth, again
The fourth meeting of the season for the Western Class C girls' basketball rivals will be for the regional championship.
[February 22, 2008]

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STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS Class A, at Cumberland County C.C.
Monday, March 3

GIRLS: Deering 55, Oxford Hills 43
Tuesday, March 4
BOYS: Cheverus 49, Bangor 41

Class B, at Bangor Auditorium
Friday, February 29

GIRLS: Waterville 54, Lake Region 35
BOYS: Maranacook 56, Cape Elizabeth 46

Class C, at Augusta Civic Center
Wednesday, March 5

GIRLS: Lee Academy 59, Madison 47
BOYS: Winthrop 72, Calais 62

Class D, at Augusta Civic Center
Monday, March 3

GIRLS: Woodland 59, Buckfield 45
BOYS: Central Aroostook 54, Richmond 53



REGIONAL FINALS
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Western Class A
GIRLS: #1-Deering 53, #3-Noble 39
BOYS: #1-Cheverus 40, #2-Thornton Academy 31

Western Class B
GIRLS: #1-Lake Region 37, #2-Falmouth 33
BOYS: #1-Cape Elizabeth 57, #6-Freeport 50

Western Class C
GIRLS: #1-Madison 37, #2-Monmouth Academy 34
BOYS: #2-Winthrop 51, #1-Dirigo 45

Western Class D
GIRLS: #1-Buckfield 51, #3-Vinalhaven 37
BOYS: #1-Richmond 61, #2-Valley 57

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Eastern Class A
GIRLS: #5-Oxford Hills 52, #3-Cony 49
BOYS: #1-Bangor 61, #2-Edward Little 54

Eastern Class B
GIRLS: #1-Waterville 60, #3-Mattanawcook Academy 40
BOYS: #1-Maranacook 84, #3-Camden Hills 72

Eastern Class C
GIRLS: #2-Lee Academy 73, #1-Houlton 49
BOYS: #1-Calais 77, #2-Lee Academy 54

Eastern Class D
GIRLS: #2-Woodland 70, #4-Ashland 34
BOYS: #1-Central Aroostook 67, #3-Woodland 59 (OT)





BOYS
Cheverus vs. Portland
Deering vs. Portland
Yarmouth vs. Lake Region
Greely vs. Falmouth
Western Class D semifinals
Thornton Academy vs. South Portland
Cape Elizabeth vs. Greely
Maranacook vs. Mattanawcook
Freeport vs. Yarmouth
Western Class C semifinals
Western B, Western C and Eastern B finals
Cape Elizabeth vs. Freeport
Cheverus vs. Thornton Academy
Maranacook vs. Cape Elizabeth
Maranacook vs. Cape Elizabeth
Cheverus vs. Bangor
Winthrop vs. Calais

GIRLS
South Portland vs. Biddeford
Westbrook vs. Scarborough
Greely vs. Mountain Valley
Falmouth vs. Gray-New Gloucester
York vs. Fryeburg Academy
Western Class C quarterfinals
Eastern Class A semifinals
Falmouth vs. Greely
Lake Region vs. York
Western Class C & D semifinals
Western C and Eastern B finals
Deering vs. Westbrook
Noble vs. South Portland
Lake Region vs. Falmouth
Deering vs. Noble
Waterville vs. Lake Region
Waterville vs. Lake Region
Deering vs. Oxford Hills


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