STATE CHAMPS

Penquis guard Cody Larrabee swings the nets in celebration following the Patriots’ 61-54 victory over Boothbay Region High School on March 2 in the Class C championship game.
Observer photo/Bill Pearson

Penquis built a 13-point lead in the fourth quarter only to see the margin reduced to one point with 37 seconds left.

Observer photo/Bill Pearson

PATRIOTIC DISPLAY — Penquis fans displayed their love for their team on March 2 with a variety of homemade signs and oversized heads of their favorite players. The fans’ devotion was rewarded as Penquis won the state championship with a 61-54 victory over Boothbay.