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State Finalists Rise in Varsity Maine Boys Basketball Poll
Camden Hills, Portland, Gardiner and Yarmouth fill the top 4 spots.
Published on Feb. 24, 2026
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The Varsity Maine boys basketball poll has seen significant changes in the rankings, with only three of the 10 top seeds winning their regional tournaments and advancing to the state finals. Camden Hills, the Class A North champion, remains ranked No. 1 for the third time this season, while Portland, the Class A South champion, has risen from unranked to No. 2. Gardiner, the Class B South champion, has jumped from eighth to third, and Yarmouth, also a state finalist, has gone from unranked to No. 4.
Why it matters
The Varsity Maine boys basketball poll is a closely watched indicator of the top teams in the state, and the significant changes in the rankings reflect the unpredictable nature of the regional tournaments. The fact that only three of the 10 top seeds advanced to the state finals suggests that the competition is fierce and that any team can emerge as a contender.
The details
Camden Hills, the Class A North champion, remains ranked No. 1 for the third time this season. Portland, the Class A South champion, has risen from unranked to No. 2 after beating two of the previous No. 1 teams, South Portland and Sanford, on its way to the A South title. Gardiner, the Class B South champion, has jumped from eighth to third, while Yarmouth, also a state finalist, has gone from unranked to No. 4.
- The Varsity Maine boys basketball poll is based on games played before February 24, 2026.
The players
Nolan Ames
A player for Camden Hills.
Nate Grunkemeyer
A player for Bangor.
What they’re saying
“An ongoing story in the Varsity Maine boys basketball poll has been the weekly change at the top (until the most recent poll).”
— Lee Horton, Author (centralmaine.com)
The takeaway
The significant changes in the Varsity Maine boys basketball poll reflect the unpredictable nature of the regional tournaments, where only three of the 10 top seeds advanced to the state finals. This suggests that the competition is fierce and that any team can emerge as a contender, making the upcoming state finals an exciting event to watch.
