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South Portland girls finish strong to beat Biddeford

South Portland girls finish strong to beat Biddeford
South Portland senior Destiny Peter and Biddeford senior Anna Smyth go up for the opening tip of the Red Riots' 50-45 victory Friday night. Hoffer photo/videos.

SOUTH PORTLAND—It was a banner night at Beal Gymnasium.

Literally and figuratively.

Friday evening, South Portland's girls' basketball team paid tribute to the 2024-25 Gold Ball-winning squad in a pregame ceremony.

Then, in a game that would have felt right at home in the month of February, the Red Riots had just enough to hold off visiting Biddeford in an early-season instant classic.

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