In southern Maine, the Scarborough boys and girls and Windham boys are among teams enjoying strong starts this season.

Despite blowout wins against Class D teams, Bobcats sit atop Class C South standings.

High school games for Wednesday, Jan. 3, and Thursday, Jan. 4

Creighty Dickson lifts the Eagles to a 67-62 win.

High school games for Tuesday, Jan. 2, and Wednesday, Jan. 3

Flagg and his twin brother, Ace, will play for Florida's Montverde Academy in the Maine Event on Friday and Saturday nights in Portland.

High school games for Monday, Jan. 1, and Tuesday, Jan. 2.

The Panthers overcome a nine-point deficit in the final two minutes of regulation, then go on to a 63-58 win.

Boys' basketball: The Eagles move to 5-0 with a 52-40 victory.

High school games for Friday, Dec. 29, and Saturday, Dec. 30

Basketball: A fourth-quarter surge carries the Red Storm to their fourth straight victory, 59-51.

Both the girls' and the boys' teams were championship-caliber last winter, and so far this season, they look like they'll again be in the running for Gold Balls.

High school games for Thursday, Dec. 28, and Friday, Dec. 29.

The Stags improve to 6-0 after a 46-37 victory.

The Bulldogs take control early, then hold off a third-quarter surge by the Seagulls.

The annual high school basketball showcase runs through Friday.

Basketball: Cheverus moves to 5-0 with a 67-60 win over Deering, and Gorham is 4-0 after defeating Edward Little, 60-45.

High school games for Saturday, Dec. 23.

A night after losing for the first time this season, Portland wins a rematch of last year's Class AA state championship game, 46-39.

High school games for Friday, Dec. 22, and Saturday, Dec. 23.

The tournament, scheduled for Dec. 26-29, includes more than three dozen high school teams – including some from New York and New Hampshire.

Local high school games for Thursday, Dec. 21, and Friday, Dec. 22.

The Falcons make a clutch steal in the final minute of regulation, then take charge to triumph.

Local high school games for Wednesday, Dec. 20, and Thursday, Dec. 21.

Boys’ basketball: Chris Simonds fuels a second-quarter surge that carries the Navigators to a 59-50 victory.

Local high school games for Tuesday, Dec. 19, and Wednesday, Dec. 20

The Wells and Windham boys are among teams enjoying early success after struggling last year.

Girls' hockey: The Gorham co-op team surges back from a two-goal deficit to beat the Pioneers, 6-3.

Timely shooting and tough defense lead the Rams to their first win of the season.

Cheverus cruises to a 74-36 win over Oxford Hills, and Windham picks up a road victory in Bangor, 76-59.

Spruce Mountain boys basketball rolls past Lisbon.

The Red Storm send the reigning Class AA state champions to a third straight loss, 55-52.

Class D South life a distinct one for players, coaches, administrators.

Early season favorite Cheverus knocks off South Portland, which is 0-2 after winning two straight Class AA state championships.

Cross country: The Orono senior posts the third-best result ever by a Maine schoolgirl at the national championships.

The two-time Class A South champs roll to an impressive 75-54 win against a quality Gray-New Gloucester team.

Eva Harvey scores 14 points to lead the Dragons.

Portland and Cheverus will be tough in Class AA North, and Gorham and defending champ South Portland could be the teams to beat in AA South.

The Knights, with one winning record in the past 35 seasons in the large-school division, are hoping the future looks brighter after moving down from Class AA.

Here's a rundown on each of the teams in southern Maine heading into the new season.

Prolific scorers, talented passers and impressive rebounders are among the players to keep an eye on this winter.

With talented returners and key additions, Eagles and Dragons well-positioned this winter.

Only one starter is back for the Red Riots, but they expect to compete again this winter in tough Class AA.

Flagg, the top basketball recruit in the 2024 class, makes his commitment official.

By skipping a year of high school, Flagg becomes eligible to play college basketball in the fall of 2024 and could enter the 2025 NBA draft.

The Newport native was already highly rated among high school players, but his jump over the past year has been noticeable to experts.

Players and coaches were in disbelief after the Greely boys' basketball team emerged with a marathon 117-115 victory over Fryeburg Academy.

Changes to national high school rules include the elimination of 1-and-1 free throws, and resetting team foul counts after each quarter.

The 6-foot-3 senior led Class AA South in scoring and assists and was third in rebounding while helping the Trojans advance to the South final.