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Girls’ basketball: Oceanside hits another gear in victory over Medomak Valley

After an upset scare in the first round, the defending champion Mariners left no doubt in returning to the Class B South final.

Both teams struggle with their shooting, but Medomak gets just enough in the second half to advance to the semifinals with a 41-31 win.

The Hornets finish an 11-0 season with a 46-6 victory.

In only their seventh season as a varsity team, the Panthers will face Leavitt in the Class C state championship game on Saturday.

In Class B, both Portland and Skowhegan are looking to end long championship droughts.

Hayden Staples runs for 173 yards and two touchdowns, leading the top-seeded Panthers to a 21-13 victory.

This year’s squad includes five underclassmen, including a freshman as Player of the Year.

Clippers advance to states with a 47-35 victory, undefeated Ellsworth looms.

Lewiston dethrones Bangor in Class A, and Medomak Valley claims its first Class B championship.

The Eagles worked on cleaning up mistakes ahead of their Class B North quarterfinal against Mt. Blue on Friday night.