GARDINER — Zach Kristan scored 19 points as the Gardiner boys basketball team defeated Morse 62-53 on Thursday night for its first victory of the season.

Anthony Rivera added 13 points for the Tigers (1-9), who led 37-34 at the half. Cody Dingwell chipped in with nine points.

Gabe Morrison scored 19 points for Morse (1-9), followed by Gavin Baillargeon with 15.

MADISON 65, MOUNTAIN VALLEY 58: Callan Franzose had 26 points and grabbed 15 rebounds to lead the Bulldogs over the Falcons on Wednesday in Madison.

Deacon Murray scored 17 points, while Kayden Hibbard added 13 points for Madison (3-5).

Zach New led Mountain Valley (4-5) with 21 points.

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GARDINER 55, MORSE 22: The Tigers jumped out to a 20-7 first-quarter lead and never looked back on their way to the win in Bath.

Savannah Brown led Gardiner (9-0) with 10 points while Emilee Brown added nine. Megan Gallagher and Taylor Takatsu each chipped in eight points.

Morse (1-8) was led by Danielle Bryant with a game-high 12 points.

MARANACOOK 61, WATERVILLE 35: Kaleigh Kubicki scored 17 points to lead the Black Bears ver the Purple Panthers in Readfield.

Natalie Mohlar and Stella Pattershall each added 10 points for Maranacook (5-4).

Mara Von Oesen led Waterville (1-9) with 19 points, while Danikah Harrison added six.