The Boothbay Region Seahawks jumped out to a first quarter lead they never relinquished and went on to defeat the visiting Mountain Valley Falcons, 61-46, on Tuesday, Jan. 31.

The win improved the Seahawks’ record to 9-5 and they currently are seeded in sixth place in Class C South, according to the Heal point standings. They are just ahead of seventh-seeded Carrabec (8-6), their next opponent on Thursday, Feb. 2 in North Anson.

Drew Meader led all scorers with 18 points, followed by Gryffin Kristan with 10. Kayden Ames added seven points and eight assists.

Mountain Valley, now 9-8 and in ninth place in Class B South, was led by Will Gallant with 10 points.

After playing Carrabec on Thursday, the Seahawks will travel to Bethel on Saturday afternoon to play the Telstar Rebels (1-11).