UPDATE: In a thrilling basketball showdown, Kylie Lamson achieved a historic milestone by scoring her 1,000th career point for Cheverus High School, leading her team to a 48-44 victory over Gorham on Tuesday. Lamson entered the game needing just 16 points to reach this remarkable achievement and sealed the milestone with a crucial basket in the final two minutes.
Cheverus, currently undefeated at 9-0, showcased their dominance as the top-ranked team in the Varsity Maine poll. Lamson’s stellar performance included a total of 17 points, while teammate Kristin King contributed 11 points. Despite a strong effort from Gorham, who clawed back from a 12-point halftime deficit, they fell short, bringing their record to 5-4. Gorham’s Madison Milligan led her team with 12 points, including four 3-pointers.
In other notable games, Marshwood defeated Portland 44-34, with Isabelle Tice scoring 21 points, helping the Hawks improve to 5-2. Meanwhile, Oak Hill triumphed over Waynflete 51-31, thanks to Jillian Smith’s 12 points, pushing their record to 6-2.
On the boys’ side, Biddeford secured a 49-34 win against Noble, driven by Ernie Dore’s impressive 21 points. Lisbon also made headlines by overcoming a 12-point halftime deficit to defeat Sacopee Valley 65-64, with Owen Hurd scoring 20 points in a thrilling second-half comeback.
In girls’ hockey, the Biddeford Co-op clinched a dramatic 3-2 overtime victory over Brunswick, capped off by Sophia Auger’s buzzer-beater with just three seconds remaining. This win elevates Biddeford/Thornton Academy/Kennebunk/Wells to an 8-4 record.
As the season progresses, all eyes will be on Lamson, who continues to shine as a key player for Cheverus, and the other rising stars across Maine high school basketball. Fans can expect more exciting matchups as teams strive for playoff positioning and individual accolades.
Stay tuned for further updates as the high school basketball season unfolds!
