Class S: Katahdin Advances Past Van Buren, Jonesport Next

Game three of the all-County Class S Thursday slate brought a girls quarterfinal, and the second-seed Katahdin Lady Cougars took care of business against the seventh-seed Van Buren Lady Crusaders. 

• Katahdin beat Van Buren 48-23 in a Class S girls quarterfinal

• Polly Cullen scored 15 points and Ayanna Lester added 13 points

• Katahdin plays Jonesport Tuesday at noon on 101.9 The Rock

Van Buren came out with some juice and hit a quick 3-pointer to get things started, but Katahdin answered immediately and took control with a 16-2 run to close the opening quarter. Five different Lady Cougars scored during that stretch, and Katahdin led 16-5 after one.

The Lady Cougars kept the pressure on in the second. Their defense stayed locked in, Van Buren struggled to find clean looks, and Katahdin carried a 28-13 lead into halftime.

Van Buren made a few adjustments coming out of the break and found a better rhythm early in the third, but Katahdin settled back in, regained control, and took a 41-21 lead into the fourth before closing out the 48-23 final.

Polly Cullen led Katahdin with 15 points, and Ayanna Lester added 13 points. Van Buren was paced by Emily LaPierre with 16 points, and the Lady Crusaders finish their season 7-12.

Next up, Katahdin will face the third-seed Jonesport-Beals Royals at noon on Tuesday, with the game live on 101.9 The Rock.

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