Hampden Academy girls edge Bangor in close game

Freshman point guard sinks late free throws to seal victory

Feb. 5, 2026 at 10:31pm

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In a close Class A North matchup, the Hampden Academy girls basketball team edged out rival Bangor 32-31 thanks to clutch free throws from freshman point guard Naia Studley in the final seconds of the game.

Why it matters

The win over Bangor, a perennial powerhouse in Maine high school basketball, is a significant victory for the up-and-coming Hampden Academy program and showcases the talent of their young star player Naia Studley.

The details

With Hampden Academy leading 32-31 and just 31 seconds remaining, freshman point guard Naia Studley stepped to the free throw line and calmly sank both shots to extend the Broncos' lead. Studley said she "wasn't really nervous" and just tried to "stay calm" in the pressure-packed moment.

  • The game took place on February 6, 2026.

The players

Naia Studley

A freshman point guard for the Hampden Academy girls basketball team.

Hampden Academy

A high school located in Hampden, Maine that fields a competitive girls basketball team in Class A North.

Bangor

A rival high school and perennial powerhouse in Maine high school basketball.

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What they’re saying

“I didn't really think about it. If I think about it too much, I mess up. I just had to stay calm.”

— Naia Studley, Freshman point guard

The takeaway

Hampden Academy's victory over Bangor showcases the promising future of their girls basketball program, led by the poise and talent of freshman point guard Naia Studley, who delivered in the clutch to secure the win.