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Penobscot Valley girls capture second straight regional basketball title
Veteran Howlers defeat youthful Machias Bulldogs 53-37 in Class D North final
Published on Feb. 21, 2026
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The Penobscot Valley High School girls basketball team, led by several players who have already won multiple state titles in other sports, defeated Machias High School 53-37 in the Class D North regional championship game. Junior guard Brooklynn Raymond scored a game-high 19 points for the 16-5 Howlers, who led by as many as 17 points before Machias made a late run to pull within 9 points.
Why it matters
Penobscot Valley is looking to defend its state basketball championship from last year, this time in a different class. The Howlers have a veteran roster that has found success in multiple sports, giving them high expectations to repeat as champions.
The details
Penobscot Valley jumped out to a 9-0 lead to start the game and maintained control throughout, leading by as many as 17 points in the third quarter before Machias made a 12-4 run to pull within 9. But the Howlers were able to restore their lead and cruise to the 53-37 victory. Junior Brooklynn Raymond led Penobscot Valley with 19 points, while senior Lila Cummings added 12 points.
- The Howlers won the Class C state title a year ago.
- The regional championship game was played on February 21, 2026.
- Penobscot Valley will play Mount Abram in the state championship game on February 28, 2026 at 2:35 p.m.
The players
Penobscot Valley High School
The girls basketball team from Penobscot Valley High School, which won the state Class C title a year ago and is now competing in Class D.
Machias High School
The girls basketball team from Machias High School, which lost to Penobscot Valley in the Class D North regional final.
Brooklynn Raymond
A junior guard for Penobscot Valley who scored a game-high 19 points in the regional final.
Lila Cummings
A senior forward for Penobscot Valley who scored 12 points in the win.
Loretta Richardson
A sophomore forward for Machias who led the Bulldogs with 17 points.
What’s next
Penobscot Valley will play against Mount Abram at 2:35 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28 at the Augusta Civic Center for the state championship.
The takeaway
Penobscot Valley's veteran roster, which has found success in multiple sports, has the Howlers poised to defend their state basketball title from last year, this time in a different class. Their experience and talent proved too much for the youthful Machias Bulldogs in the regional final.
