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Busline League Basketball Playoffs
Small School Division
Boys basketball:
Wiscasset 70 – Jefferson 27
The Wiscasset boys defeated Jefferson 70-27 on Saturday, Feb. 3 in Wiscasset. The Wolverines led 21-8 at the quarter and 30-17 at the half, before buckling down on defense in the third to put the game away early. Wiscasset was led by Ben Gapski with 25 points, Chase Carver 13, Tyler Mank 7, and Kyle Mank 6. The Chargers were led byt Riley Flagg with 6 and Luke Grady and Liam McNaughton 5 each. Fourth seed Wiscasset will take on top seed Nobleboro on Monday, Feb. 5 at 3:45 p.m. in Nobleboro.
Nobleboro 74 – Bristol Blue 31
Top seed Nobleboro trounced #8 seed Bristol Blue on Wednesday, January 31 in Nobleboro. The score was 29-3 at the end of the first quarter, after which Nobleboro used their starters sparingly against the much younger and smaller Blue Devils. Bristol gained confidence as the game went on, put together some nice offensive plays and hustled right to the final buzzer. Nobleboro looked big, strong and efficient and will be hard to topple as the playoffs progress. Tyson Brown led the Lions with 22 points. Also scoring were Brady Weaver 12, Deklan DiMauro 10, Logan Rogers 9, Elijah Libby 8, Trenton Friant 6, Aiden O’Donnell 4, and Otis Smith 3. Scoring for the Blue Devils were J. Crooker 11, Peter Norian 8, K. Foster 8, S. McKernon 2 and D. Nelson 2.
Bristol / South Bristol 52 – Woolwich 40
The #6 seed Bristol White defeated #3 seed Woolwich 52-50 on Wednesday, Jan. 31 in Woolwich. Bristol White is a combination of players from Bristol and South Bristol schools.
Nobleboro 61 – Wiscasset 49
The Nobleboro boys basketball team defeated visiting Wiscasset 61-49 to advance to the Busline League South Division championship game. The Lions dominated the boards with many second and third efforts. Nobleboro was led by Deklan DiMauro with 25 points, Tyson Brown 22 and Logan Rogers 13. Wiscasset was led by Ben Gapski with 26 points and Chase Carver 8.
Nobleboro will host Boothbay on Wednesday, Feb. 7 at 3:45 for the Busline League South Division championship.
Boothbay 50 – Bristol / South Bristol 28
The #2 seed Boothbay Middle School Wildcats advanced to the Busline League Championship game by beating #6 seed Bristol White 50 – 28 on Monday, Feb. 5 in Boothbay. The Bristol White roster includes players from both the Bristol and South Bristol community schools. The score was 29-19 at halftime. Peyton Barter led the well-balanced Wildcats offense with 17 points. Also scoring for Boothbay were Ethan Clark 11, Alex Ross 9, Chase Licursi 4, Lessie White 3, Spencer Wack 2, Aiden Jewett 2 and Calebe Bates 2. Scoring for the Blue Devils were Drew Nichols 11 points, Wesley Poole 8, Andreas Eraklis 7 and Noah Teele 2.
Girls basketball:
Bristol 34 – Woolwich 21
The third seed Bristol girls defeated sixth seed Woolwich 34-21 to advance in the Busline League playoffs. Scoring for the Blue Devils were Anna Brackett with 20 points, Dory Westhaver 8 and Emma Herrick 6. Scoring for Woolwich were Jacelyn Johnston 8, Calie Cheshey 6, Olive Stead 4, Caroline Ludnes 2 and Tori Harvey 1. Bristol will host the winner of South Bristol and Jefferson on Monday, Feb. 5 at 3:45 p.m.
Nobleboro 37 – Wiscasset 35
The Nobleboro girls defeated Wiscasset 37-35 on Wednesday, Jan. 31 in the Lions den. The game went down to the wire. Autumn Vencile scored the winning basket for the Lions. Nobleboro was led by Brea Lafrenaye with 22 points and Vencile 9. Wiscasset was led by Alexis Sylvia with 24, including five 3-pointers.
South Bristol 65 – Jefferson 29
South Bristol girls defeated visiting Jefferson 65-29 on Thursday, Feb. 1. Yzze Bhe led the Mariners with 44 points. Jefferson was led by Ellie Flagg with 15 and Alexis Bernier 8. Second seed South Bristol will take oon third seed Bristol on Monday, Feb. 5 at 3:45 p.m.
South Bristol 44 – Bristol 38
South Bristol girls basketball team held off the Blue Devils of Bristol for a 44-38 win in the Busline League South semi-finals on Monday, Feb. 5 in South Bristol. South Bristol were up by 16 at the half, before Bristol rallied in the third to pull within four with 2:40 to go. The Mariners were led by Yzze Bhe with 34 points. Bristol was led by Anna Brackett with 17 and Dory Westhaver 10.
Second seed South Bristol will travel to top seed Boothbay for the South Division championship on Wednesday, Frb. 7 at 3:45 p.m..
Boothbay 50 – Nobleboro 33
The Wildcats had too much firepower for the lady Lions to handle in their 50 to 33 victory on Monday, Feb. 5 in Boothbay. The #1 seed Boothbay girls advanced to the Busline League South Championship to be played on February 7. Boothbay led just 22-19 at the half, and the game remained close until the fourth quarter when Boothbay outscored the Lions 15-4 to seal the win.
Eleanor Erwin led the Wildcats with 23 points. Also scoring for Boothbay were Xavi Hall 10, Moriah Smith 8, Arabella Hodgdon 5, Addie Barter 2 and Bea Wormwood 2. Putting points on the board for the Lions were Brea Lafrenaye 21, Autumn Vencile 10 and Grace Henny 2.
Large School Division
Girls basketball:
Belfast 46 – Medomak 28
Troy Howard Middle School (Belfast) defeated the Medomak 8th grade girls 46-28. Belfast was led by Avery Adams 13, Hope Reynolds 10, Kamynn Wadsworth 10 and Jordan Wright 8. Scoring for the Riverhawks were Anna Reed 12, Sienna Lee 8, Kyli Jones 6, and Maya Catapano-Kangas 2.
Oceanside 22 – Medomak 10
Oceanside defeated the Medomak 7th grade girls 22-10 in the first round of the Busline League large school division playoffs. Scoring for Medomak were Haddee Brown 3, Rae Fallin 2, Caroline Snell 2, Jeanna Davis 2 and Autumn Holub 1. Scoring for Oceanside were Anna Hill 6, Saylor Maloney 4, Lucia Herrick 4, Emma Stackpole 4 and Alivia Hall-Harrington 2.
Boys basketball:
Camden-Rockport 48 – Medomak 41
Camden-Rockport defeated the 8th grade Medomak Riverhawks 48-41 to advance in Busline League playoff action. It was a two point game at the half, before Camden pulled away in the third. The Riverhawks were led by Sylas Ripley with 16, and Jaydiin Ruiz-Sandoval 10. Ripley led in assists and R. Sandoval in rebounds and on defense. Also playing solid defense were Landen Benner, Judd Gamage, Owen Anderson, Cole Esancy and Carter Jackson. Jacoby McDaniel added some strong effort down the stretch to help Medomak claw their way back into the game in the fourth. Camden was lead by Landon Reynolds with 18 points and Cole Hedrich with 17.
Belfast 59 – GSB 34
Troy Howard Middle School (Belfast) defeated the Great Salt Bay 8th grade boys 59-34. Brody Day led the Cougars with 19 points.
Medomak 58 – Oceanside 50
The top seed Medomak Middle School 7th grade boys hosted 4th seed Oceanside on Wednesday, Jan 31 in a semifinal game. It was a hard fought match by both sides right to the end. Medomak held a 31-28 lead at halftime. Oceanside closed the gap, but at the end of the 3rd the Riverhawks still led 45-41. Medomak was able to secure the win by playing strong defense in the 4th quarter. Scoring for the Riverhawks were Wesley Overlock 18, Cian Lally 13, Oliver Simmons 10 and Bradley Carlson 9. Trevor Farrington scored 16 to lead Oceanside. Medomak plays Camden for the 7th grade boys championship on Saturday, Feb. 3. The game will take place at Oceanside High School at 10 am.
A full story will appear in the Feb. 15 edition of The Lincoln County News.
