Girls’ Basketball

Concord Christian 56, Conant 40

Key players: Concord Christian – Emma Smith (21 points), Lilli Carlile (19 points), Sarah Muir (13 points), Kate Smith (3 points); Conant – Emma Tenters (18 points)

Highlights: The Lady Kingsmen opened the game with a 22-5 lead after the first quarter, avenging their only loss of the season and handing Conant its first. 

Records: Concord Christian 15-1; Conant 15-1

Hillsboro-Deering 57, Mascoma 49

Key players: H-D – Morgan Dean (27 points), Emily Howell (27 points)

Highlights: Howell scored 13 points in the first quarter to help the Hillcats jump out to an 18-6 lead in the first quarter. The Royals made a huge run in the second half to cut H-D’s lead to two, but the Hillcats shot well from the free throw line down the stretch to secure the victory.

Coach’s quote: “The hard work paid off tonight as the girls played very well and showed some good execution for some easy baskets. Down the stretch Mascoma really played well, but shooting 7-for-8 from the line saved the game.” – H-D’s Bruce Johnson

Records: H-D 2-11; Mascoma 3-9

Winnisquam 68, Raymond 17

Key players: Winnisquam – Lauren MacDonald (22 points, 5 steals), Victoria Kelly (19 points, 13 rebounds), Caidyn Carter (11 points, 3 rebounds, 3 steals), Mackenzie Philippy (4 points, 5 rebounds, 5 steals), Isabella Sargent (4 points, 6 rebounds), Vanessa Power (4 points, 5 rebounds), McKenzie Bassett (4 points, 4 steals), Triniti Carter (6 rebounds)

Highlights: The Bears snapped a two-game losing streak with a decisive victory over the Rams.

Coach’s quote: “Good team win on the road tonight.” – Winnisquam’s Mark Dawalga

Records: Winnisquam 10-4; Raymond 1-11

Plymouth 42, Coe-Brown 34

Key players: Coe-Brown – Emma Broadsone (12 points), Ava Telehala (6 points), Megan Adams (6 points), Alexis Cowan (6 points)

Highlights: The Bears battled the entire game, but shooting went cold in the fourth quarter.

Coach’s quote: “Another tough away game with some tough mental situations we need to get through.” – Coe-Brown’s Joe Vachon

Records: Plymouth  4-9; Coe-Brown 3-9

Franklin 54, Mount Royal 21

Key players: Franklin – Kourtney Kaplan (23 points), Brooke Bedard (13 points), Savaughna Slocum (9 points)

Highlights: The Tornadoes outscored Mount Royal 19-0 in the second quarter, building a 33-10 halftime lead to secure their fourth victory in five games.

Records: Franklin 6-8; Mt. Royal 4-9

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