Houlton Advances With Convincing Win Over PVHS [BOYS]

The Houlton Shiretowners advanced to the semifinals Tuesday night after eliminating the Penobscot Valley Howlers in a quarterfinal match-up at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor.

No. 4 Houlton (15-4) led from start to finish, dominating the pace and the boards on their way to a convincing 72-32 win over the No. 5 Howlers.

Senior Nolan Porter led the Shiretowners with 22 points. Nick Brewer had 16 points. Keegan Gentle finished the game with 14 points.

Houlton next will play a Class C North semifinal game at 3:35 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 22 at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor.

For the Howlers, Grantham Kidon had nine points. Elijah Wood added eight points.

Penobscot Valley finishes the season at 16-3.