This week has gone by faster than an alley-oop dunk, hasn’t it? That’s the thing about the high school basketball tournament, we look forward to it for months then it speeds by us in a blur of athletic kids in uniforms, fans in facepaint and lines at the concession stands.
Hampden’s Aubrey Shaw shoots for two in the second quarter of the semi-final game against Cony in Augusta. – Josh O’Donnell photo
Bangor, Maine — February 21, 2024 — Mount View celebrates their 66-40 victory over Fort Fairfield in a Class C North semifinal game Thursday at the Cross Insurance Center.
Evans Sterling of Mt. Blue drives the baseline in the second quarter of the semi-final game against Messalonskee.
Camden Hills Head Coach Joel Gabriele speaks to his team in between the first and second quarter of Wednesday’s semi-final game against Hampden Academy. – Josh O’Donnell photo
#23 of Dexter, Hannah Dean, goes up for the rebound against #0 Lily Parson of Mt. View. Credit: Janet Vose / BDN
Southern Aroostook’s Dylan Burpee and Bangor Christian’s Jalen Reed chase down a loose ball during a Class D North semifinal game at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor, Maine on Feb. 21, 2024. Credit: Kim Higgins / BDN
Fortunately, our talented crew of BDN photographers continues to capture moments of skill and grace that we can linger over as we await the net-cutting ceremonies that lie just ahead. We shared some of their work a few days ago. There’s been a lot of action since. Now, here are their latest photos for you to enjoy.
Calais #10 Philip Bassett goes for 2 against PCHS in the quarterfinal game on Monday. Credit: Janet Vose / BDN
#2 Brady Gaw from PCHS shoots a 3. Credit: Janet Vose / BDN
Bangor High School sophomore guard Avery Clark (left) and Oxford Hills High School’s Ella Pelletier pursue a loose ball during the Maine girls Class AA semifinal basketball game at the Cross Insurance Arena on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024. Credit: Troy R. Bennett / BDN
The Bangor High School looks on in the final minutes of the Maine girls Class AA semifinal basketball game at the Cross Insurance Arena on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024. Credit: Troy R. Bennett / BDN
Bangor High School Mimi Quinn looks to shoot the ball during the Maine girls Class AA semifinal basketball game at the Cross Insurance Arena on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024. Credit: Troy R. Bennett / BDN
Hampden Academy Head Coach Russ Bartlett speaks to his team between the first and second quarter. Credit: Josh O’Donnell / BDN
Dexter’s Abilene Corson takes a foul shot during a Class C North semifinal game vs Mattanawcook at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor, Maine on February 22, 2024 – Photo by Kim Higgins
Mattanawcook’s Lauren House steals the ball and looks to pass during a Class C North semifinal game vs Dexter at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor, Maine on February 22, 2024 – Photo by Kim Higgins
Dexter’s Cally Gudroe tales position for an inbounds play during a Class C North semifinal game vs Mattanawcook at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor, Maine on February 22, 2024 – Photo by Kim Higgins
Fort Kent’s Madeline Philbrook attempts to deny a pass from Fort Kent’s Lila Cummings during a Class C North semifinal game at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor, Maine on February 22, 2024 – Photo by Kim Higgins
Mattanawcook’s Addison Cyr attempts to block a shot from Dexter’s Hannah Dean during a Class C North semifinal game at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor, Maine on February 22, 2024 – Photo by Kim Higgins
Hodgdon’s Daniel Henderson (left) and Calais’ Kaeson Dana go after a loose ball in a Class C North semifinal game Thursday at the Cross Insurance Center. Calais won the game 42-27.
