Mt. Abram girls basketball team reaches state final after turnaround

The Roadrunners have gone from the bottom of the standings to Class D South champions in just three years.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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The Mt. Abram girls basketball team has enjoyed a remarkable turnaround, going from a 6-12 record in the 2023-24 season to reaching the Class D state final this year. The Roadrunners, led by coach Jason Wing, have steamrolled their playoff competition, winning their three postseason games by an average of 28.3 points. Mt. Abram will take on Penobscot Valley, the defending Class C champion, in the state final on Saturday.

Why it matters

Mt. Abram's rapid rise from the bottom of the standings to the state championship game is an inspiring story of perseverance and hard work paying off. The team's success has energized the small community and highlights the impact dedicated coaching and player development can have, even for a program that struggled in recent years.

The details

Coach Jason Wing credits the team's turnaround to the players buying into their roles and working on specific skills in the offseason, including attending basketball camps and playing in summer leagues. The Roadrunners also benefit from strong team chemistry, as many players are also teammates on the school's successful girls soccer team.

  • Mt. Abram had a 6-12 record in the 2023-24 season.
  • The Roadrunners will play in the Class D state final on Saturday, February 25, 2026.

The players

Jason Wing

The head coach of the Mt. Abram girls basketball team who has led the program's turnaround.

Jenna Osgood

A senior on the Mt. Abram girls basketball team who is excited for the once-in-a-lifetime experience of playing in the state final.

Abby McCarty

A senior on the Mt. Abram girls basketball team who credits the team's strong defense as the key to their success.

Rylee Moulton

A senior guard for Penobscot Valley, the defending Class C champion and Mt. Abram's opponent in the state final.

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What they’re saying

“I feel like we're as excited as anybody would be. It's a once-in-a-lifetime experience for us.”

— Jenna Osgood, Mt. Abram senior (pressherald.com)

“(Three years ago) we'd be getting pressed, down 20-0 and not able to catch the ball. First practice, we were here throwing balls off the wall, working on catching.”

— Jason Wing, Mt. Abram head coach (pressherald.com)

“We don't really have a lot of sports options, so we just play the same sports all year round together.”

— Jenna Osgood, Mt. Abram senior (pressherald.com)

“Defense (is key), defense all day long. We're a defensive team. Defense is what keeps us in the game and what we really do best. If we work on defense, we'll (have success) on offense and we have players that are great at both.”

— Abby McCarty, Mt. Abram senior (pressherald.com)

What’s next

The Class D state final between Mt. Abram and Penobscot Valley will take place on Saturday, February 25, 2026 at 2:35 p.m. at the Augusta Civic Center.

The takeaway

Mt. Abram's remarkable turnaround from a struggling program to a state finalist in just three years is a testament to the power of dedicated coaching, player development, and team chemistry. The Roadrunners' success has energized their small community and serves as an inspiring example of what can be achieved through hard work and a commitment to the program.