Edward Little girls defeat Bangor in hard-fought quarterfinal game

The win propels No. 4 Edward Little to the semifinals of the Class A North tournament

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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The inside-outside combination of junior center Alexis Creaser and junior guard Hope Fontaine led Edward Little of Auburn to a hard-earned 45-36 win over Bangor in a girls Class A North quarterfinal basketball game at the Augusta Civic Center on Friday night. Creaser scored 12 points and played intimidating defense, while Fontaine hit clutch free throws down the stretch to seal the victory for the No. 4 seeded Edward Little team.

Why it matters

This game was an important quarterfinal matchup in the Class A North girls basketball tournament, with the winner advancing to the semifinals. The loss ends Bangor's season, while Edward Little will move on to face the winner of the Skowhegan vs. Mt. Ararat game.

The details

Creaser scored 12 points and pulled down 7 rebounds while blocking 6 shots to power Edward Little's inside game. Fontaine added 9 rebounds and 2 steals to go with her clutch free throw shooting in the final minutes. Sophomore forward Elizabeth Galway contributed 11 points for Edward Little. Senior guard Avery Clark led Bangor with 19 points, while senior Dalaney Horr added 11 points for the Rams.

  • The game was played on Friday, February 13, 2026 at the Augusta Civic Center.

The players

Alexis Creaser

A junior center for Edward Little High School who scored 12 points, grabbed 7 rebounds, and blocked 6 shots in the quarterfinal game.

Hope Fontaine

A junior guard for Edward Little High School who had 9 rebounds, 2 steals, and hit clutch free throws down the stretch to seal the victory.

Avery Clark

A senior guard for Bangor High School who led her team with 19 points in the losing effort.

Dalaney Horr

A senior guard for Bangor High School who scored 11 points in the quarterfinal game.

Elizabeth Galway

A sophomore forward for Edward Little High School who contributed 11 points to the winning effort.

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What’s next

The win propels No. 4 Edward Little (15-4) into the semifinals against the winner of the Skowhegan vs. Mt. Ararat of Topsham game.

The takeaway

This hard-fought quarterfinal game showcased the talent and determination of both the Edward Little and Bangor girls basketball teams. While Edward Little prevailed, the loss ends Bangor's season on a tough note after a strong regular season campaign.