Lincoln Academy boys basketball team opened their KVAC season with a 69-67 overtime win over Maranacook on Dec. 9 in Newcastle. Black Bear Kyle Wilbur tied the game in regulation to force overtime with two seconds left. Wilbur gave Maranacook a three point lead in OT. Nate Simmons hit three of four foul shots in overtime to give Lincoln a three point lead with 31 seconds to play.
Scoring for the Eagels were Cody Tozier with 29, Nate Masters 13, Riley Cushing 10, Keyden Leeman 10, Simmons 5 and Jon Pinkham 2. The Black Bears were led by Wilbur with 32 and Hayden Elwell 12.

Riley Cushing brings the ball up the court for Lincoln Academy. (Paula Roberts photo)

Tom Masters passes the ball inside for the Eagles. (Paula Roberts photo)