Madison upsets Carrabec in D South girls basketball quarterfinal

Bulldogs use strong first-half run and disruptive defense to advance to semifinals

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›

The sixth-seeded Madison girls basketball team upset No. 3 Carrabec 42-34 in a Class D South quarterfinal game at the Augusta Civic Center. Madison used a 16-4 run in the first half to erase an early deficit and led the rest of the way behind a disruptive high-intensity press defense. Jaelyn Rich and Ava Landry each scored nine points for Madison, which will face No. 2 Buckfield in the semifinals.

Why it matters

This upset victory for the underdog Madison team over a higher-seeded rival highlights the unpredictable nature of the postseason tournament and the importance of strong defensive play. The win also sets up an intriguing semifinal matchup between Madison and Buckfield, two teams with contrasting styles and seeding.

The details

Madison (10-9) used a 16-4 run in the first half to erase a seven-point deficit and kept a lead for the rest of Monday morning's game. The Bulldogs' disruptive high-intensity press defense was a key factor, as they forced turnovers and limited Carrabec's scoring opportunities. Carrabec (15-4) made it a two-possession game late in the fourth quarter but Madison sealed the win by going 4-of-8 from the free throw line.

  • The game was played on Monday morning at the Augusta Civic Center.

The players

Jaelyn Rich

A player for the Madison girls basketball team who scored nine points in the upset victory.

Ava Landry

A player for the Madison girls basketball team who scored nine points and added six rebounds and three steals in the win.

Anna Canales

A senior player for the Carrabec girls basketball team who led all scorers with 14 points in the loss.

Adam Rich

The head coach of the Madison girls basketball team.

Chloee Bennett

A player for the Buckfield girls basketball team who scored 18 points in their 61-37 win over Boothbay.

Got photos? Submit your photos here. ›

What they’re saying

“We were stressing a little bit, but we just talked about it, got composed and went from there.”

— Ava Landry, Madison player (centralmaine.com)

“We gain our energy from our defense. In the first quarter we weren't really getting to our spots getting to the help side as much, then when we were getting hands on balls, the energy starts feeding into it, its more of a better thing when we play uptempo.”

— Adam Rich, Madison coach (centralmaine.com)

What’s next

Madison will face No. 2 Buckfield in the Class D South semifinals on Thursday at 10 a.m. at the Augusta Civic Center.

The takeaway

This upset victory for the underdog Madison team highlights the unpredictable nature of the postseason tournament and the importance of strong defensive play. The win also sets up an intriguing semifinal matchup between two teams with contrasting styles and seeding.