The Bulldogs looked to rally when the second period began, as Wani knocked down a 3 and Donato added two free throws, but Galarraga drove and banked home a shot. Midway through the frame, Jackson made a 3-pointer and the Red Riots would hold the lead until deep into the second half.Īfter Wani countered with a putback for his first points, Galarraga drove and slammed the ball home, junior reserve Nafees Padgett got an offensive rebound and set up sophomore reserve Manny Hidalgo for a spinner, then Hidalgo assisted on a Jackson layup for an 11-4 advantage.Īfter Khamis countered with a layup, set up by senior Brady Toher, Hidalgo drove and made a reverse layup for a 13-6 lead. It took until 5:21 remained in the first quarter for South Portland to get on the board, as senior Joey Hanlon drove for a layup. Thursday, the Red Riots prevailed again, but this time, by a much slimmer margin.Īfter seniors from both teams were honored and the Bulldogs’ student section led the crowd in an impromptu rendition of the national anthem, Portland struck first, on a Khamis putback 82 seconds in. After a second loss to Lewiston, this time at home, 39-36, the Bulldogs beat host Bangor (57-31), visiting Edward Little (56-33) and host Deering (54-47).Ī year ago, en route to the championship, South Portland pulled away in the second half and beat visiting Portland in the regular season finale, 55-37, cutting the Bulldogs’ all-time edge in the series, which dates to 1910, to 127-107. After a second, narrow loss to Oxford Hills, this time on the Vikings’ homecourt (62-52, in overtime), Portland beat visiting Windham, 57-43 and held on for a 44-41 win at Falmouth. After falling at home to Oxford Hills, 48-47, the Bulldogs defeated host Windham (50-35), then held off visiting Cheverus ( 46-43) and handed host Thornton Academy its first setback, 57-51. Portland started with a mistake-prone 56-47 setback at Lewiston, then defeated visiting Bonny Eagle ( 42-28), visiting Hampden Academy (56-47), host Cheverus (48-45) and visiting Deering ( 55-42) before enjoying a thrilling 45-43 victory at Edward Little on junior Kevin Rugabirwa’s 3-pointer with just over a second to play. The Bulldogs, meanwhile, have handled every foe with the exception of Lewiston and reigning Class AA North champion Oxford Hills. After downing visiting Bonny Eagle ( 50-33), South Portland was beaten at Thornton Academy (82-61), then returned to its winning ways against visiting Deering (74-40) and Scarborough (64-57), at Bonny Eagle (39-38, on a Jackson buzzer-beating 3), at home against Noble (63-55) and at Gorham (55-54, on another late Jackson hoop). The Red Riots then rattled off victories at Massabesic (66-26), at home over Sanford (78-41) and Massabesic (82-22) and at Scarborough (65-50) before home to Gorham (65-55). South Portland then enjoyed an impressive win at reigning Class A South champion Falmouth ( 52-39) before losing at home to Thornton Academy (69-60). The Red Riots, who snapped a three-decade title drought a year ago, opened with victories over host Noble (76-60), visiting Windham (66-46) and host Sanford (77-68). For more information about the Read with Oxford Stages, as well as practical advice, free eBooks and fun activities to help your child progress, go to AA has proved to be unpredictable this winter, but Portland and South Portland have successfully staked their claim as title contenders. Read with Oxford Stage 5 equates to Oxford Levels 8 and 9 used in schools. Featuring much-loved characters, great authors, engaging storylines and fun activities, Read with Oxford offers an exciting range of carefully levelled reading books to build your child's reading confidence. Tips for parents help to support your child's developing reading skills and the fun after-reading activities making reading fun while reinforcing comprehension. The stories are packed with dynamic CGI-style illustrations - perfect for fans of comics. Books with short chapters are a great way to build your child's reading stamina and confidence. In Power Swap, the friends find their superpowers have been swapped! In Out of Control, Jin tries to win the gold merit badge but goes a bit too far a| This exciting chapter book with carefully-levelled text is ideal for children who are beginning to read independently. Two action-packed stories about the superheroes-in-training at Hero Academy, who must work together and use their powers to outwit the super-baddies.
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