The Gray-New Gloucester boys basketball team (18-2) earned a trip to the Class A South finals with a 62-56 win over Freeport on Wednesday night. It’s the team’s first trip to the regional finals since 1975.
The GNG Patriots will take on Noble High School (17-4) on Friday, February 23, at 8:45 p.m. at the Portland Expo. Noble edged GNG 82-78 when the teams last met, on February 5.
The winner of Friday’s regional final will face the winner of the Class A North final between Hampden Academy and Messalonskee High School. The victors will meet in the state championship game on Saturday, March 2.
Recording a stellar season of their own, the GNG girls basketball team reached the quarterfinals, finishing their season with a 15-4 overall record. Meanwhile, the GNG cheer squad were regional champions and fell just short of Ellsworth in the Class B championship.
These student-athletes join other GNG standout performances in indoor track and field, skiing and more this winter season. Congratulations to all!
Watch video highlights of the GNG boys’ semifinal win over Freeport from WMTW News 8 at this link. Find a detailed game recap in the Sun Journal at this link. — J.C.
