KK Wills' 3-pointer helped give the Bulldogs big spark in win over Stearns.

The Skowhegan High girls went undefeated, the Nokomis boys and 6-foot-7 freshman Cooper Flagg showed us why they've been the top story in Maine sports all season, and the South Portland boys team won its first state title in 30 years. Here are some of our favorite photos from the final day of Maine's high school basketball tournament.

Warriors and River Hawks leaned on season-long strengths to win first Gold Balls, Drew Bonifant writes.

Cooper Flagg controls the game with a 22-point, 16-rebound effort as the Warriors prevail in Class A final.

Big third quarter leads Bulldogs to first Class C title since 2011.

The Warriors snap the Tigers' 65-game winning streak to take the Gold Ball.

Oceanside claims its first girls’ state championship, completing a perfect season, and the Yarmouth boys win a thriller over Ellsworth. On a night of exciting basketball, Morning Sentinel Staff Photographer Michael G. Seamans had some of the best shots of all.

Fans of all ages from the eight-town district are united in their support of the Warriors, as standout freshman Cooper Flagg brings additional buzz to team.

Travis Lazarczyk of the Portland Press Herald, Adam Robinson of the Sun Journal, Michael Hoffer of The Forecaster and Drew Bonifant of the Kennebec Journal break down all 10 of this weekend's title games.

High school basketball players made the shots and our photographers caught the action. Here are some of our favorite photos from Maine's high school basketball tournament, February 26, 2022.

Warriors show explosiveness while running away from second-seeded Witches.

Jaycie Christopher leads River Hawks with 24 points; River Hawks reach first Class A final since 2010.

Tigers overwhelm Cavaliers to return to D final after winning state championships in 2019, '20.

Three players finish with at least 10 points as the Guardians advance to a state final for the first time.

Charlie Houghton scores 15 points as Cougars stun Mustangs.

The unbeaten and top-seeded Bulldogs overcome an 18-point deficit to earn their first regional crown since 2012.

The teams will look to make history when they meet Saturday night in Augusta for the Class A North title.

Big game experience helps Bulldogs get ready to face tough North Yarmouth Academy.

After years of growing as a program, Mustangs find themselves a win away from playing for Gold Ball.

The top-seeded boys face No. 2 Valley, and the fourth-seeded girls face No. 3 Seacoast Christian.

High school basketball players made the shots and our photographers caught the action. Here are some of our favorite photos from Maine's high school basketball tournament, February 24, 2022.

Witches seek first Class A title game berth since 1988, while Warriors look for first trip to state championship.

Tigers hold off comeback attempt by Cavaliers to move on to regional final

Julia Baker scores eight points for Cobras in regional semifinal loss to Panthers.

Cougars put the regional semifinal out of reach in a hurry.

After losing to Tigers twice during regular season, Eagles have the answers to reach A North quarterfinals.

Calder's 17 points lead way as Monmouth takes lead in second quarter and never relinquishes it.

MPA alters schedule with inclement weather in the forecast; Augusta Civic Center set to host 6 regional finals Saturday.

High school basketball players made the shots and our photographers caught the action. Here are some of our favorite photos from Maine's high school basketball tournament, February 23, 2022.

Three Guardians combine for 42 points in a win over the second-seeded Lakers.

River Hawks fight to stay perfect, while Bulldogs survive adversity to reach regional title game.

Cooper Flagg scores 22 points, including eight in fourth, as Warriors make crunch time plays to advance.

Bouchard's 24 points lead the way as Bulldogs ride red-hot second quarter to victory.

Witches prove to be too much for River Hawks in regional semifinals.

Mason Desjardins scores 23 points to lead Tigers in semifinal victory.

Eighth-grader Fisher Tewskbury scored 24 points to help the Cavaliers eliminate Pine Tree Academy.

Bulldogs shake off pesky Rangers in second half to reach regional semifinals.

Cobras answer early Madison challenge to earn first Civic Center tournament victory since 2014.

Elise MacNair finishes with double-double to help lift Seagulls.

Graca Bila scored 15 points as the Panthers held off the Huskies.

Adam Luce and Kaden Pillsbury among weapons in Roadrunners' arsenal.

Junior leads Cougars past the Cobras and into the C South semifinals.

The Mustangs hold off the Saints to advance to regional semifinals.

A big second half is more than enough for Valley to advance to the D South semifinals.

Flyers' defense has all the answers as Ramblers stumble early and never find a rhythm.

While Cooper and Ace Flagg garner the attention, junior guard's two-way play makes him a key cog for Warriors.

A 23-2 first quarter sends the River Hawks past the Cougars.

The Warriors break tie in final minute, score final nine points to hold off the Black Bears.

The Tigers have mauled opponents all winter and are threatening to make quick work of their opposition in Augusta, writes Bill Stewart.

Dominant Cavaliers prove to be too much for No. 8 Hawks in quarterfinals.

No. 4 Tigers pull away in third with 12-0 run to reach regional semifinals.

No. 9 Black Bears focus defense on slowing freshman Jace Bessey and finally pull away from the Phoenix in the final minute.

Andrew Poulin scores 23 points for Winslow in loss to Red Riots.

Big third quarter helps carry Hawks over Huskies.

The Eagles hold the Rams to just 11 second-half points in a quarterfinal win.

Lizzy Gruber scores 23 as Tigers take command early and never let up.

Christopher's 24, Morris's 18 lead River Hawks to 50-point victory over Witches.

The Bulldogs use some key 3-pointers to defeat the Eagles for a third time this season.

Players and coaches eager for start of postseason, and the return of the dramatics that come with it.

Black Bears prove too much for Raiders, advance to regional quarterfinals.