Maranacook and Fort Kent to Face Off in Maine Class C Boys Basketball Championship

The two No. 3 seeds in their regions will battle for the state title on Saturday night at the Augusta Civic Center.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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The Maine Class C boys basketball championship game on Saturday night will feature Maranacook and Fort Kent, who were both No. 3 seeds in their respective regional tournaments. Maranacook defeated Spruce Mountain 49-47 in the South final on a buzzer-beater, while Fort Kent won the North regional with a series of strong fourth-quarter performances.

Why it matters

This matchup between the two No. 3 seeds highlights the unpredictability and competitiveness of the Class C tournament, where any team can make a deep run regardless of their regular season record or seeding. The game will also showcase some of the top individual talent in the class, including Maranacook's Gage Mattson and Fort Kent's Aden Jeffers.

The details

Saturday's championship game will tip off at 8:45 p.m. at the Augusta Civic Center and will be broadcast on the Maine Public Broadcasting Network. Maranacook is led by junior guard Jack Fontaine (17.2 ppg) and freshman forward Gage Mattson (19.8 ppg, 7.6 rpg), while Fort Kent is paced by junior forward Aden Jeffers (20.6 ppg, 8.1 rpg, 3.8 apg) and senior guard Tobias Naranja (15.1 ppg, 5.6 rpg).

  • Maranacook defeated Spruce Mountain 49-47 in the Class C South final on a buzzer-beater by Ethan Chilton.
  • Fort Kent won the Class C North regional tournament with strong fourth-quarter performances, including a 45-point second half against Mattanawcook Academy in the semifinals and a buzzer-beater to beat Caribou in the final.

The players

Aden Jeffers

A junior forward for Fort Kent who averaged 20.6 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per game during the regular season.

Tobias Naranja

A senior guard for Fort Kent who averaged 15.1 points and 5.6 rebounds per game.

Gage Mattson

A freshman forward for Maranacook who averaged 19.8 points and 7.6 rebounds per game.

Jack Fontaine

A junior guard for Maranacook who averaged 17.2 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 4.7 assists per game.

Ethan Chilton

A senior guard for Maranacook who hit the game-winning buzzer-beater in the Class C South final.

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What they’re saying

“We must be patient and careful with our ball movement. Maranacook is likely to throw different defensive looks at us, so we'll have to be prepared to adjust.”

— Chad Cyr, Fort Kent Head Coach

“Our team thrives on energy, and we've had great fan support all tournament long in Augusta. If we can harness that atmosphere, it will definitely work to our advantage.”

— Travis Magnusson, Maranacook Head Coach

What’s next

The winner of Saturday's championship game will claim the first Gold Ball in their program's history.

The takeaway

This Class C title game showcases the depth and competitiveness of Maine high school basketball, where even lower-seeded teams can make deep playoff runs and compete for state championships.