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Gardiner Wins Class B North Basketball Championship
Tigers defeat longtime rival Cony in close game at Cross Insurance Center
Feb. 21, 2026 at 2:18am
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In a highly anticipated matchup between two of Maine's top high school basketball teams, the Gardiner Tigers defeated their longtime rival Cony to win the Class B North championship at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor on Thursday night.
Why it matters
The Gardiner-Cony rivalry is one of the most storied in Maine high school sports, with the two teams battling for regional and state titles year after year. This latest championship victory for Gardiner continues their dominance in the region and sets them up for a chance at the state title.
The details
In a close game that came down to the wire, Gardiner was able to hold off a late surge by Cony to secure the victory and the Class B North championship trophy. The game was played at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor in front of a packed crowd of enthusiastic fans from both schools.
- The game took place on Thursday, February 21, 2026.
The players
Gardiner Tigers
The Gardiner High School basketball team, who won the Class B North championship.
Cony
The Cony High School basketball team, Gardiner's longtime rival who they defeated in the championship game.
What’s next
Gardiner will now advance to the state championship game, where they will look to win the overall Class B title.
The takeaway
The Gardiner-Cony rivalry remains one of the most intense and competitive in Maine high school sports, with the two teams consistently battling for regional and state championships. Gardiner's latest victory over their longtime foe sets them up for a chance at the state title.
