Round one goes to Windham after fourth quarter surge beats South Portland

WINDHAM—It was very much a championship atmosphere Friday evening and the Windham and South Portland boys' basketball teams lived up to the hype in a midseason showdown reminiscent of last year's Class AA state final.

After the host Eagles and Red Riots went back-and-forth for three quarters, it was the two-time reigning champions who made the biggest plays when it mattered most.

And that was enough to spell victory in the first of two (possibly three) showdowns this winter.