The Wiscasset Wolverines' Class D South Boys’ quarterfinal game Feb. 15 was all about missed opportunities. Too many turnovers and too many second chance points for Telstar/Gould received due to their offensive rebounds. But, in fact, it really came down to 16 missed free throws in regulation as the Wolverines lost 74-67 in overtime to Telstar/Gould Academy. For the game, Wiscasset made 13 of 29 free throws, and went 2-4 in overtime. 

Wiscasset led after one quarter 15-14, but the Rebels’ size, perimeter shooting and too many Wiscasset turnovers led to a change in the game. Midway through the third quarter, Telstar/Gould built a 45-35 lead. Wiscasset coach Jamey Roy changed his defense from a Box-and-One to full court pressure. In a matter of minutes, Wiscasset forced several turnovers leading to easy buckets in transition eventually taking the lead. Wiscasset guard Spence Smith-Pinkham took advantage of the defensive pressure by scoring all eight of his points in the third quarter spurt.

Wiscasset had the lead and ball in the last minute of regulation, but two turnovers and two missed free throws resulted in Telstar/Gould tying the game, and sending it into overtime, 62-62. 

Telstar/Gould outscored Wiscasset 12-5 in overtime.

Sophomore Landin Shirey led Wiscasset with 20 points. Senior Jevar Garricks, 16, and sophomore Julien King, 12, also scored in double figures. Other Wolverine scorers were Tucker Davenport with eight and Alex Richard with three. No. 6 Wiscasset finished its season with an 11-8 record. No. 3 Telstar/Gould  (14-5)  advances to the regional semifinal round.