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Gorham keeps finding a way; Rams reach regional final after holding off Thornton Academy

Gorham keeps finding a way; Rams reach regional final after holding off Thornton Academy
Gorham senior Wyatt Washburn exults after crossing the plate during the Rams' 4-3 victory over Thornton Academy in Saturday's Class A South semifinal. Gorham will face Noble in the regional final Tuesday. Photos courtesy Jeff Christenbury.

GORHAM—The top-ranked Gorham baseball team is heading to the regional final.

But the story goes much, much deeper than that.

Truth is, the Rams' road to their first Class A South Final in eight years was unlike any other, one which came with no shortage of good fortune.

Good fortune that a great team used to its advantage.

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Michael Hoffer

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