ACC tourney lookback: The 1970s decade was a time of firsts and lasts

Gorham establishes the first girls basketball dynasty with 4 straight titles; The Cony boys win their most recent state title — in 1978.

ACC tourney lookback: Oak Grove-Coburn in Vassalboro remembered as a special place, on and off the basketball court

The Tigers won Gold Balls in 1978 and '79, as well as 3 regional titles from 1983-85 before the school closed in 1989.

Local roundup: Gardiner girls close out unbeaten regular season with win over Skowhegan

Lizzy Gruber has a triple double with 20 points, 13 rebounds and 11 blocks to lead the Tigers' offense.

Timeline: 50 years of basketball at Augusta Civic Center

The annual high school basketball tournament will get underway with a chunk of the action set to play out at the Augusta Civic Center.

ACC tourney lookback: Streaks and stunners highlight 2000-’09 era

The Valley boys see their Class D Gold Ball streak reach its pinnacle; the Cony girls embrace Augusta tourney runs.

Local roundup: Hall-Dale girls basketball wins regular-season finale

Hayden Madore scored 23 points in the Bulldogs' victory.

Sidelines: Five decades of high school basketball history come to life at the Augusta Civic Center

Next week, we will revisit some of the more memorable moments from each decade of the tournament at the ACC, which was constructed in 1972 and hosted its first state tournament the following year.

Local roundup: Gardiner boys pull off upset over Lawrence

Cody Dingwell hits free throw with 1.9 seconds remaining to give the Tigers the win.

Boys basketball: Nokomis takes defensive battle from Messalonskee

Warrior guards shine as Nokomis caps regular season with win

Local roundup: Mt. Abram boys basketball rallies past Spruce Mountain