Boothbay Region girls basketball team defeated North Yarmouth Academy 49-31 on Sat., Feb. 23 to claim the South Class C Regional championship. They will play for the State Class C title on Sat., March 2 at 7 p.m. at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor.
The Lady Seahawks got off to a slow start, trailing 5-0, before jump starting their offense. Faith Blethen hit a big three at the buzzer to give Boothbay a 14-12 lead at the quarter. The Seahawks out scored NYA 12-7 in the second frame, with Chloe Arsenault closing out the half with back to backs hoops, including a three and a jumper at the buzzer to give Boothbay a 26-18 lead at the break.
Boothbay out rebounded NYA 17-2 in the third quarter to open up a 15 point lead. The Lady Seahawks held a 48-19 advantage on the boards in the game, led by Faith and Glory Blethen, who combined for 34 rebounds.
Unofficial scoring for Boothbay: Faith Blethen 13, Glory Blethen 11, Arsenault 11, Ashley Abbott 9,. Haley Abbott 3, and Kylie Brown 2. Unofficial NYA scoring: Catherine Reid 1-, Serena Mower 10, Margaret Larson 5, Katherine Larson 3, Sydney Plummer 2 and Helen Hamblett 1.
The Blethen sisters celebrate winning the 2019 South Class C Regional championship. Senior Faith Blethen swings the net, as sister Glory swins a small piece fo the net. (Paula Roberts photo)
Boothbay Region girls basketall players come off the bench as the final buzzer sounds to celebrate their South Class C basketball championship. (Paula Roberts photo)
Ashley Abbott brings the ball up the court for Boothbay. (Paula Roberts photo)
As the clock winds down, Boothbay fans erupt in applause in celebration of the Lady Seahawk basketball team winning the South Class C Regional championship. (Paula Roberts photo)
