
Maddie McCaffery aided Tilton in winning the Class AAA championship. (Tyus Phengkaen/NEBJ)
The schools that captured NEPSAC championships this past Sunday showed the value of getting contributions throughout a rotation.
When the playoffs arrive, every possession matters. Four of the six NEPSAC girls championships were decided by six points or less.
Star performance certainly mattered, but many of the championship-deciding moments came from less-heralded players and prospects. Their efforts did not go unnoticed.
Here's a look at five unsung heroes from the title teams' playoff runs in classes AAA through B.