Randy Whitehouse – Page 4 – The Portland Press Herald

Boys’ basketball: Edward Little tops Oxford Hills, returns to Class AA North final

The defending state champion and No. 2 seed earns a 55-41 semifinal win.

by RANDY WHITEHOUSE Sun Journal February 16, 2019February 16, 2019

The Warriors oust Mountain Valley, 62-52, in the quarterfinals.

The Patriots beat Spruce Mountain, 45-34, in the Class B South playoffs.

The Vikings’ pressure defense proves too much for the Blue Devils in a Class AA North quarterfinal.

Meanwhile, Central Aroostook claims its 11th Class D state crown in the last 12 years.

Tom Brady looked old at times. The defense struggled. But in the end, the Patriots showed their mettle.

The Raiders will play for the Class C state championship after beating top-seeded Leavitt in the South final, 20-13.

The top-seeded Hornets rush for nearly 400 yards in a Class C South semifinal win.

Comfortable in any role – quarterback, ace pitcher, slugger or reserve – all the three-sport athlete did was help the Eddies win.

The Rams will have a chance to win their fifth straight state title after rallying to beat Oxford Hills, 5-1.