Also: Leavitt softball hands Gardiner its first loss, Dirigo baseball outlasts Hall-Dale in 11 innings, and more from Monday's baseball, softball and lacrosse games.
From the start of the season through the final minute of the Cougars' state championship victory, Smith was asked to be a leader. He continued to show he was up to the task.
Nathaniel Wainwright hits four 3s and scores 18 for the Cougars, while Jace Bessey puts up 37 for the Phoenix. Also: Winnie LaRochelle's 25 points spur the Rangeley girls to victory, and more hoops action from Saturday.
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