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By the People, for the People
Ellsworth girls deliver 1st big upset of the tournament with epic comeback late
No. 7 Ellsworth storms back in the fourth quarter to defeat No. 2 Old Town 49-46 in Class B North regional quarterfinal action.
Published on Feb. 14, 2026
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The Ellsworth girls basketball team provided the best finish of the 2026 high school basketball tournament so far, storming back in the fourth quarter to upset Old Town 49-46 at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor on Friday night. No. 2 Old Town jumped out to an early lead, but No. 7 Ellsworth would not be denied down the stretch.
Why it matters
This upset victory by the underdog Ellsworth Eagles over the heavily favored Old Town Coyotes is an early highlight of the 2026 high school basketball tournament, showcasing the unpredictability and excitement of the postseason. The comeback win demonstrates the resilience and determination of the Ellsworth team.
The details
Senior Lizzie Boles was clutch for the Eagles, scoring 7 pivotal points including a 3-pointer to tie the game at 41 and a running layup that gave Ellsworth a 43-41 lead. Old Town sophomore Emma Ketch kept her team in the game, at one point scoring 8 straight points, but she would later foul out. Kaylee Bagley hit key free throws in the final minute to seal the come-from-behind win for Ellsworth.
- The game was played on Friday, February 13, 2026 at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor, Maine.
The players
Lizzie Boles
A senior on the Ellsworth girls basketball team who scored 7 crucial points in the fourth quarter to lead her team's comeback.
Emma Ketch
A sophomore on the Old Town girls basketball team who scored 8 straight points to keep her team in the game, but ultimately fouled out late.
Kaylee Bagley
A player on the Ellsworth girls basketball team who hit key free throws in the final minute to seal the victory for the Eagles.
Allie Bivens
A player on the Ellsworth girls basketball team who took a critical charge to help her team's comeback effort.
Taylor Loring
A player on the Old Town girls basketball team who was involved in the game.
What’s next
Ellsworth will advance to the next round of the Class B North regional tournament, where they will face the winner of the quarterfinal matchup between No. 3 Hermon and No. 6 Presque Isle.
The takeaway
The Ellsworth girls basketball team's come-from-behind victory over Old Town demonstrates the resilience and determination of the underdog, and is an early thrilling moment in the 2026 high school basketball tournament.
