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Madawaska Owls Soar to Penobscot Valley Tournament Victory
Defending regional finalists now the team to beat in Class D North
Published on Feb. 14, 2026
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The Madawaska Owls boys basketball team, led by star freshman Quinn Pelletier, defeated Penobscot Valley High School 53-37 in the Penobscot Valley Class D tournament quarterfinals. After making an unexpected run to the regional finals last year, the Owls are now the favorites in Class D North, but coach Shawn Pelletier knows they have a bigger target on their backs as the hunted rather than the hunter.
Why it matters
Madawaska's tournament success last year electrified their community, and they are now seen as the team to beat in the Class D North tournament. However, as the favorites, they will face increased pressure and intensity from opponents looking to take down the regional finalist.
The details
The Owls jumped out to a lead but Penobscot Valley kept the game close in the first half. Quinn Pelletier led all scorers with 15 points and 5 assists, while Brayden Pelletier and Isaac Beaulieu each added 10 points. Penobscot Valley senior Noah Austin had 13 points and 6 rebounds in the losing effort.
- The Madawaska Owls defeated Penobscot Valley 53-37 on Saturday, February 14, 2026.
- Madawaska reached the North regional final for the first time ever in Class C last year.
The players
Quinn Pelletier
An eighth-grader last year who led Madawaska's unexpected tournament run, Pelletier is now a freshman phenom for the Owls.
Brayden Pelletier
Madawaska senior and the brother of star freshman Quinn Pelletier.
Isaac Beaulieu
A key contributor for the Madawaska Owls, scoring 10 points in the quarterfinal win.
Noah Austin
The senior leader for Penobscot Valley, scoring a team-high 13 points in the loss.
Shawn Pelletier
The head coach of the Madawaska Owls and father of Quinn and Brayden Pelletier.
What they’re saying
“We talked about that all year. We talked about going from the hunter to the hunted, where everybody is going to give us their best game.”
— Shawn Pelletier, Head Coach, Madawaska Owls (Bangor Daily News)
“He obviously has a bright future. He's already had a bright past at the varsity level, at the tournament level. But it's not just him.”
— Jeremy Durost, Head Coach, Penobscot Valley (Bangor Daily News)
What’s next
Madawaska, the No. 2 seed in Class D North, will now take on No. 3 Fort Fairfield in the semifinals. The teams split their two regular season matchups.
The takeaway
Madawaska's tournament success last year has made them the team to beat in Class D North this season. However, the Owls know they will face increased intensity from opponents looking to take down the regional finalists, and they will need contributions from more than just star freshman Quinn Pelletier to fend off the challengers.
