In a defensive battle on Saturday, Jan. 23, the Boothbay Region High School girls varsity basketball team improved to 13-1 with a 27-20 win at Carrabec.

“Offensively, we just couldn’t get into a rhythm,” said BRHS coach Tanner Grover in an email. “Defensively, it was perhaps our best defensive effort of the season. To Carrabec’s credit, they play aggressive defense and competed on every play.”

Boothbay was led by sophomore center Page Brown with 18 points.

Carrabec (8-6) was led by Kate Stevens with 10 points.