As the basketball season nears the half-way mark, both girls and boys Wiscasset teams would qualify for the Western Class C playoffs if the season ended on New Year’s Day.

But that hasn't been the only news out of the Western Class.

Both teams from Boothbay Region loom at the top of the standings, and both Wiscasset teams, despite below-500 records, currently qualify for the playoffs.

Boys basketball

On the boys side, a depleted Wiscasset squad currently sits in 11th place with a record of 2-5. The Wolverines have had to rely on a young core of players after injuries have knocked out several starters.

But, Wiscasset hasn't backed down: The team has scored wins over a pair of Class C rivals to keep pace with the rest of the league.

Boothbay Region has held onto the top spot in the Western Class C standings since the season started. The Seahawks (6-0) were able to bounce Wiscasset at home on Dec. 8. The two teams will have another meet-up in Wiscasset on Jan. 26 in the Wolverines last regular-season home game.

The Wolverines will have a difficult homestretch after New Year's Day. On Jan. 3, No. 6-ranked Monmouth (4-3) arrives, followed by No. 3 Dirigo (5-2) on Jan. 6 then Carrabec (0-6) on Jan. 9.

Girls basketball

The Wiscasset girls team has relied heavily on seniors Alecia Faulkingham and Kayla Gordon among others as the season has progressed.

The Wolverines (3-5 overall) have been able to limit opponents to 40 points per game as the defense has again been a bright spot.

With solid wins over Telstar (on Dec. 10), Lisbon (Dec. 19), and Mt. Abram (Dec. 20) the Wolverines have held onto the 12th spot in Western Class C.

Things are about to get tougher for the Wolverines, however: On Jan. 2 No. 8 Monmouth (4-2) comes to town, followed by No. 3 Dirigo (6-0) on Jan. 5 and defending Western Class C champ Carrabec (2-3) on Jan. 8.

Maranacook (6-1) currently holds a slim edge over Boothbay Region (6-0) for the top spot in the league. Wiscasset won't have to face Maranacook in the regular season, but will try to even its season series with Boothbay on Jan. 27 when the Lady Seahawks come to Wiscasset.