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Portland boys cap spirited run from six-seed to regional champs by beating Cheverus

Portland boys cap spirited run from six-seed to regional champs by beating Cheverus

PORTLAND—Longtime Portland boys' basketball coach Joe Russo believed his team could do it.

He just never dreamed the road to a regional title would be so fraught with obstacles.

Obstacles his Bulldogs continue to overcome, and now, they're just one win away from completing an improbable run to the Gold Ball.

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Michael Hoffer

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