Controversial buzzer-beater lifts Dexter over Central Aroostook to basketball title

by Ernie Clark
5 years ago
Passing the ball is Dexter's Parker Ponte, middle, while guarded by Central Aroostook's Stetson Nicholas during Saturday night's Class C North regional championship. (Joseph Cyr | Houlton PIoneer Times)
Parker Ponte’s controversial 3-pointer from the left wing as time expired lifted undefeated Dexter past top-ranked Central Aroostook of Mars Hill 50-48 in the Class C North boys basketball final on Saturday night at the Cross Insurance Center.Read more.
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