Bangor Boys Basketball Edges Lewiston 54-43 in Quarterfinal

Nate Grunkemeyer's 11-point 4th quarter leads Rams to victory and semifinals berth

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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In a close game at the Augusta Civic Center, the #4 Bangor Boys Basketball team defeated the #5 Lewiston Blue Devils 54-43 in a Class A North Quarterfinal matchup. Bangor led 27-17 at halftime, but Lewiston rallied in the 3rd quarter to take a 35-32 lead. However, Bangor's Nate Grunkemeyer took over in the 4th quarter, scoring 11 points to propel the Rams to victory. Bangor advances to the Class A North semifinals to face #1 Camden Hills.

Why it matters

This win keeps Bangor's season alive as they continue their quest for a state championship. The Rams overcame a 3rd quarter deficit, showing resilience and the ability to make key plays down the stretch. Grunkemeyer's heroics in the 4th quarter were crucial in securing the victory. Bangor will now face the top-seeded Camden Hills team in the semifinals, setting up an intriguing matchup between two of the top teams in Class A North.

The details

Bangor led 13-12 after the 1st quarter, with Alex Tennett scoring 10 points including two 3-pointers. The Rams extended their lead to 27-17 at halftime, with Liam Vigue draining three 3-pointers and Will Houghton adding 4 points. Lewiston stormed back in the 3rd quarter, outscoring Bangor 18-5 to take a 35-32 lead. But in the 4th quarter, Nate Grunkemeyer took over, scoring 11 points to lead Bangor to the 54-43 victory. The Rams were a perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line in the final period.

  • The game was played on Saturday, February 14th at the Augusta Civic Center.
  • Bangor will face #1 Camden Hills in the Class A North semifinals on Wednesday, February 18th at 8:30 p.m. at the Augusta Civic Center.

The players

Nate Grunkemeyer

A key player for Bangor, scoring 17 points including three 3-pointers and leading the Rams' 4th quarter comeback.

Alex Tennett

Bangor's second leading scorer with 12 points, including two 3-pointers.

Grayson Bernard

Lewiston's leading scorer with 14 points.

Joao Samba

Contributed 9 points for Lewiston in the losing effort.

Camden Hills

The #1 seed in Class A North, who Bangor will face in the semifinals.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

Bangor will face #1 Camden Hills on Wednesday, February 18th at 8:30 p.m. at the Augusta Civic Center in the Class A North semifinals.

The takeaway

Bangor's comeback victory showcases the team's resilience and ability to make clutch plays when it matters most. Grunkemeyer's heroics in the 4th quarter were crucial in securing the win and advancing the Rams to the semifinals, where they will face a tough challenge against the top-seeded Camden Hills squad.