Spruce Mountain Wins Maine Class C Girls Basketball Championship

Phoenix defeat Calais High School in thrilling final game

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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The Spruce Mountain Phoenix girls basketball team defeated Calais High School in the Maine Class C state championship game, capping off an impressive season for the Phoenix. Spruce Mountain's Natasha McDonald led the team in scoring and made several key plays, including a crucial steal late in the game.

Why it matters

The Maine Class C girls basketball championship is a highly anticipated annual event, drawing fans from across the state to witness the top small-school teams compete for the title. Spruce Mountain's victory marks their first state championship in program history, a significant accomplishment for the rural school and its dedicated players and coaches.

The details

In a back-and-forth contest, Spruce Mountain and Calais High School battled for the state title. Spruce Mountain's Natasha McDonald, the team's leading scorer, made a crucial steal late in the game to help secure the victory for the Phoenix. The final score was 52-48, with Spruce Mountain emerging victorious.

  • The Maine Class C girls basketball championship game took place on February 26, 2026.

The players

Spruce Mountain Phoenix

The girls basketball team from Spruce Mountain High School, a small rural school in Maine, who won the Class C state championship.

Natasha McDonald

The leading scorer for the Spruce Mountain Phoenix, who made a crucial steal late in the championship game to help secure the victory for her team.

Calais High School

The runner-up in the Maine Class C girls basketball championship, Calais High School put up a strong fight against Spruce Mountain but ultimately fell short in the final game.

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What they’re saying

“I'm so proud of my team and how hard we worked all season to get to this point. Winning the state championship is a dream come true.”

— Natasha McDonald, Spruce Mountain Player (Journal Tribune)

What’s next

The Spruce Mountain Phoenix will be honored at a community celebration in their hometown, where they will receive their championship trophy and be recognized for their historic achievement.

The takeaway

Spruce Mountain's victory in the Maine Class C girls basketball championship demonstrates the power of perseverance and teamwork, as the small-town Phoenix overcame the odds to claim their first state title and inspire their community.