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Center Court Rewind: Nick Gilpin’s buzzer-beater lifted Hampden past Lawrence in epic 2013 regional final
Gilpin s deep 3-pointer as time expired won the game for Hampden and dashed Lawrence s upset bid.
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Hampden’s Zach Gilpin, left, battles Lawrence defenders Robbie Liberty, middle, and Nick Noiles for a rebound during the 2013 Eastern Class A championship game at the Augusta Civic Center.
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Editor’s note: This is the first story in our new series, “Center Court Rewind,” in which we look back at some memorable games, performances and players from past high school basketball tournaments.
Sidelines: Folsom Gym at Lawrence High School wasn’t made for a pandemic
Usually one of the busiest and loudest places to see a game, things are different this winter.
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FAIRFIELD Folsom Gym was not meant for social distancing. The home of the Lawrence High School basketball teams, Folsom is one of the smallest gyms in Class A.
A Lawrence-Waterville boys basketball game used to be an event. Friday night, it was a lopsided 79-37 Lawrence victory, not a throwback to when the Bulldogs and Purple Panthers were among the region’s powerhouses.
Fans should be crammed into Folsom. There should be an announcement over the PA asking people to please make room for the fans coming in.