Class B

The Houlton Shiretowners won their second consecutive state title Friday night at the Cross Insurance Center, pulling away from the the southern Maine champs Gray-New Gloucester after a tight battle. The Shiretowners, who finish the season at 21-1, held off a late Patriots run to come away with a 48-35 win and the first gold ball of the tournament...

The Lake Region Lakers ran away from the Ellsworth Eagles in the second half at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor to claim the Class B title and the second gold ball of Friday night.

The Cumberland County Civic Center in Portland played host to the first round of the high school basketball state championships as the undefeated Presque Isle Wildcats looked to defend their title in a rematch of the 2012 state final with the western Maine champs Lake Region Lakers.