Messalonskee girls win state Class A basketball championship; boys lose to Greely

Messalonskee celebrates at midcourt after defeating Brunswick 58-33 March 4 at the Augusta Civic Center. The Class A title capped off an undefeated season for the Eagles. (Photo by Bill Van Tassel)

Messalonskee’s co-captains and teammates hold the runners-up plaque after Saturday’s Class A championship loss to Greely March 4. Their 15-6 season included tourney wins over Gardiner, Skowhegan and Oceanside, which had beaten the Eagles earlier in the season. (Photo by Bill Van Tassel)