GIRLS’ SCOREBOARD

Lakers 33, Cape 31: On most nights, Elle Hall and Bella Russo make a difference by their hustle, be it fighting for a rebound or playing tight defense.

Fighting for their playoff lives Tuesday night, the Lakers got big hoops from both Hall and Russo to upset Cape Elizabeth. Russo knocked down a critical 3-pointer — her only hoop of the game — to tie the contest and Hall scored the game winner with 1:18 left as the Lakers (7-10) edged the Capers (7-1) at Nutting Gym.

The Lakers went up 7-5 in the first, but Cape built a 17-14 lead at the break. The Lakers won the third quarter, 10-7, setting up a furious finish. Shauna Hancock paced the LR attack with 10 points, including a trey that tied the game at 24 in the third quarter. Hall finished with 6 points, while Melissa Mayo (trey) and Shelby Sheldrick (trey) each had 5 points. Other scorers were: Liz Smith 4 and Russo 3.

Lakers 50, Poland 29: Summing up why the Lakers (6-10) rolled past Poland (4-12) by 21 points last Friday night on the road, Coach Paul True used just two words — effort and heart. An energized Laker squad put forth a complete effort as eight players scored, led by guard Shauna Hancock’s game-high 13 points (a trey and six from the charity stripe).

The win snapped a four-game losing skid. Liz Smith chipped in 10 points, while freshman guard Melissa Mayo connected for three 3-pointers for 9 points. Elle Hall added 7, Shelby Sheldrick 6 (pair of treys), Nevaeh Stewart 4 and Bella Russo 1.

Heal Watch: With one game to go, the Lakers are ranked #9 in Class B South just two points out of the final playoff spot. LR closes with top-ranked Freeport (13-4), making this game their playoff. Win and they are in.

York 67, Raiders 34: The Wildcats sported too much firepower for Fryeburg Academy to match as four players hit for double-digits last Friday to hand the Raiders a lopsided defeat.

FA trailed by just five after the first eight minutes, but then York (11-5) poured it on with a 23-9 run that the Raiders were unable to recover from, falling to 3-13. Merys Carty had a strong night, scoring a team-high 15 points with a pair of 3-pointers (the FA senior guard was just one point off game-high honors). Sierra Lyman scored 7 points (including a trey) while Kaylee Emery had 6, Kayrin Johnson 4 and Camden Jones 2 points.

Gray-NG 56, Raiders 26: Tuesday night, the Raiders started well, trailing the host Patriots just 13-12. But then, the Pats found their rhythm, going on a 23-6 run to take control. FA struggled offensively in the second half, scoring just 8 points.

Kayrin Johnson led the Raiders with 11 points. Other scorers were: Emma Rydman 5, Sierra Lyman 4, Kaylee Emery 4 and Merys Carty 2.

Heal Watch: The Raiders (3-14) are ranked #9 in Class A South, and are in the playoffs. FA is scheduled to host Greely at 6:30 p.m. Check the FA website for updated information.

BOYS’ SCOREBOARD

York 67, Raiders 35: With four players reaching double digits and the undefeated Wildcats knocking down eight 3-pointers, York scored 30 points in the first half to open an 18-point lead and never looked back in a win over Fryeburg Academy (6-10).

Will Hallam was the lone Raider to reach double-digits, scoring 12 points. Other scorers were Jack Watson 6, Bobby Hallam 5, Kyle Littlefield 3 (trey), Ethan Bain 2, Calvin Southwick 2, Eli Mahan 2, Eloi Terricbras 2.

Gray-NG 62, Raiders 59, double overtime: In a back-and-forth tight affair Tuesday night at Wadsworth Arena, the Raiders nearly willed their way to a big win over the visiting Patriots.

Behind 6-foot-8 freshman center Will Hallam, who scored a team-high 18 points, the Raiders pushed the Patriots to double overtime but came up just short. Like a volley, the Raiders lead first 12-9. Then, it was GNG up 25-24. The Raiders rebounded in the third, 11-9. GNG tied it up after 32 minutes with a 14-13 advantage in the fourth.

For FA, Eli Mahan chipped in 13 points, five from the charity stripe. Armel Maloji and Eloi Terricbras each added 9 points including a trey. Other scorers were: Ethan Bain 6, Calvin Southwick 2 and Kyle Littlefield 2.

GNG (10-7) netted nine 3-pointers with Nick Pelletier leading the barrage with four en route to a game-high 19 points.

Heal Watch: At 6-11, the Raiders are ranked #9 in Class A South. They close the regular season on the road against Greely. The storm likely pushes this game to either Friday or Saturday, so check the FA website for updated information.

Cape Elizabeth 46, Lakers 29: When you score just 13 points in three quarters, you’re in trouble. Lake Region struggled to find offense on the road Tuesday night, failing to reach double digits until the final quarter in a loss to the Capers (6-11).

Neither club could get shots to go in the first half as Cape held a 17-10 lead at the break. The home team blew the game open with an 18-3 run in the third. Isaac Holland paced the Lakers with 11 points. Other scorers were: Liam Grass 6, Evan Willey 5, Derek Langadas 3, Ethan McMurray 3, Christian Attwood 1.

Heal Watch: At 7-10, the Lakers are presently ranked #7 in Class B South. The close with Freeport with the winner likely either taking #7 or moving up to #6 while the loser finishes #8, meaning a quarterfinal meeting at the Expo against the top-seed (currently Spruce Mountain, 14-4).

UPDATE: The regular season closes with a home game against Freeport. The double dip involving both LR girls and boys against Freeport will be played Saturday (JV girls at 2 p.m., JV boys at 3:30 p.m., varsity girls at 5:30 and varsity boys at 7 p.m.