Oxford Hills’ Sierra Carson looks for room under the basket while being defended by Gorham’s Kalin Curtis during the Class AA girls’ basketball state championship game at Cross Insurance Arena on Monday. Ben McCanna/Staff Photographer

Gorham’s Julia Reed tries to defend Oxford Hills’ Sierra Carson as she drives to the net in their Class AA state championship game in Portland on Monday. Brewster Burns photo

Gorham’s Lauren Dunbar reaches for a rebound after an Oxford Hills missed shot in the Class AA state championship game in Portland on Monday. Brewster Burns photo

Gorham’s Summer Gammon, left, Lauren Dunbar, and Julia Reed, right, triple team Oxford Hills’ Madelaine Miller in their Class AA state championship game in Portland on Monday. Brewster Burns photo

Gorham’s Lauren Dunbar looks to pass as Oxford Hills’ Molly Corbett defends in their Class AA state championship game in Portland on Monday. Brewster Burns photo

Oxford Hills’ Sierra Carson swings the net while sharing the ladder with teammate Molly Corbett after winning the Class AA girls’ basketball state championship against Gorham at Cross Insurance Arena on Monday. Ben McCanna/Staff Photographer

Oxford Hills’ Molly Corbett, center, and Sierra Carson run the gold ball to the student section after winning the Class AA girls’ basketball state championship against Gorham at Cross Insurance Arena on Monday. Ben McCanna/Staff Photographer

Oxford Hills’ Sierra Carson, center, celebrates with the gold ball at the student section after winning the Class AA girls’ basketball state championship against Gorham at Cross Insurance Arena on Monday. Ben McCanna/Staff Photographer

Southern Aroostook’s Jazmyn Ellingwood (23) and Olivia Ellingwood (5) join in the celebration with teammates after they beat Seacoast Christian in the Class D girls basketball final Monday night at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor. Rich Abrahamson/Morning Sentinel

Southern Aroostook’s Callie Russell, 52, and Madison Russell, 15, carry the Golden Ball trophy as they celebrate after the Warriors beat Seacoast Christian 68-30 to win the Class D girls’ basketball state championship on Monday in Bangor. Rich Abrahamson/Morning Sentinel

South Portland’s Jaelen Jackson denies a shot by Portland’s Jeissey Khamis. Ben McCanna/Staff Photographer

South Portland’s Gabe Galarraga, left, and Jaelen Jackson deny a shot by Portland’s Pepito Girumugisha. Ben McCanna/Staff Photographer

Portland’s Brady Toher and South Portland’s Manny Hidalgo scramble for a loose ball. Ben McCanna/Staff Photographer

South Portland’s Jaelen Jackson celebrates after making a 3-pointer during the Class AA boys’ basketball state championship game against Portland on Monday at Cross Insurance Arena. Ben McCanna/Staff Photographer

Portland and South Portland players scramble for a loose ball. Ben McCanna/Staff Photographer

The South Portland students section erupts with a chant during a time out in the Class AA boys’ basketball state championship game. Ben McCanna/Staff Photographer

South Portland’s Jaelen Jackson is fouled win a layup by Portland’s Pitia Donato during the Class AA boys’ basketball state championship game against Portland at Cross Insurance Arena on Monday. Ben McCanna/Staff Photographer

South Portland’s Jaelen Jackson celebrates as the clock runs. Ben McCanna/Staff Photographer

South Portland’s Ben Smith swings the net after the Red Riots won their second straight state title. Smith scored 19 points. Ben McCanna/Staff Photographer

South Portland’s Jaelen Jackson delivers the gold ball to the student section in celebration after the Red Riots beat Portland 52-42 in the Class AA boys’ basketball state championship on Monday at Cross Insurance Arena in Portland. Ben McCanna/Staff Photographer

Forest Hills defenders Cooper Daigle, left, and Braidan Welch knock the ball away from Southern Aroostook’s Trafton Russell during the Class D boys basketball championship game Monday at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor. Rich Abrahamson/Morning Sentinel

Southern Aroostook’s Graham Siltz puts up a shot over Forest Hills defender Cooper Daigle during the Class D boys basketball championship game Monday at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor. Rich Abrahamson/Morning Sentinel

Forest Hills’ Braidan Welch dribbles the ball downcourt against Southern Aroostook defenders Camden Porter, left, and Trafton Russell during the Class D boys basketball championship game Monday at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor. Rich Abrahamson/Morning Sentinel

Forest Hills’ Mason Desjardins grabs a loose ball as Southern Aroostook’s Trafton Russell falls during the Class D boys basketball championship game Monday at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor. Rich Abrahamson/Morning Sentinel

Forest Hills’ Mason Desjardins, left, puts up a shot against Southern Aroostook defender Dylan Burpee, center, during the Class D boys basketball championship game Monday at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor. Rich Abrahamson/Morning Sentinel

Southern Aroostook team members carry their Gold Ball trophy after defeating Forest Hills in the Class D boys basketball championship game Monday at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor. Rich Abrahamson/Morning Sentinel