Cony Boys Basketball Brings Dunk Party to Cross Center

High-flying Rams showcase their athleticism with multiple highlight-reel slams in quarterfinal win.

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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The Cony boys basketball team from Augusta put on a dunking display in their 63-51 quarterfinal win over Presque Isle at the Bangor regional tournament. Three different Cony players threw down emphatic slams, including senior forward Ben Hanke, senior guard Parker Morin, and freshman phenom Carter Brathwaite. The dunks provided energy and momentum for the Rams, who refused to let Presque Isle pull away despite the No. 8 seed playing the top-ranked team tough.

Why it matters

Cony's high-flying offense and ability to finish above the rim showcased the team's athleticism and playmaking ability, which will be key as they advance deeper into the tournament. The dunking display also energized the crowd and Cony's bench, providing a spark that helped the Rams pull away for the victory.

The details

Cony's dunking barrage started in the first half when senior forward Ben Hanke threw down an emphatic slam. Senior guard Parker Morin followed that up with a thunderous dunk of his own in transition during the second half. Freshman phenom Carter Brathwaite, the coach's son, also got in on the action with a dunk of his own. The Rams proved to be the most prolific dunking team in the Bangor regional tournament so far.

  • Cony played Presque Isle in the Class B North regional quarterfinal on February 14, 2026.
  • The game was played at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor.

The players

Ben Hanke

Cony senior forward who threw down the first dunk of the game to help spark the Rams.

Parker Morin

Cony senior guard who threw down an emphatic dunk in transition during the second half.

Carter Brathwaite

Cony freshman phenom who also threw down a dunk for the Rams.

Isaiah Brathwaite

Cony's head coach, who is also the father of Carter Brathwaite.

Kason Bua

Presque Isle's leading scorer with 16 points in the game.

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What they’re saying

“We just play our basketball. We get out in transition, these guys, they fly around. That's what we do in practices, we work on that. They seize the moment when they can.”

— Isaiah Brathwaite, Cony Head Coach (bangordailynews.com)

“It's just energy for the bench, energy for the crowd. It brings a lot for the team.”

— Ben Hanke, Cony Senior Forward (bangordailynews.com)

“It's awesome, you know, because it really gets the crowd and the bench into the game. It helps them get the energy, and then we feed off that.”

— Parker Morin, Cony Senior Guard (bangordailynews.com)

“Our teammates just run the floor, and then we get it up to them for a dunk.”

— Carter Brathwaite, Cony Freshman (bangordailynews.com)

“Probably Parker's. Parker flew. That was amazing.”

— Isaiah Brathwaite, Cony Head Coach (bangordailynews.com)

What’s next

Cony will advance to the Class B North regional semifinals, where they will face the winner of the quarterfinal matchup between No. 4 Hermon and No. 5 Caribou.

The takeaway

Cony's high-flying offense and ability to finish above the rim with highlight-reel dunks showcased the team's athleticism and playmaking ability, which will be a key factor as they look to make a deep run in the Class B North tournament.