Gardiner and Yarmouth to Face Off in Maine Class B Boys Basketball State Championship

The two teams knocked off No. 1 seeds to reach the title game in Bangor on Friday night.

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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The Maine Class B boys basketball state championship game will feature Gardiner (18-3) taking on Yarmouth (17-4) on Friday night at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor. Both teams pulled off upsets of No. 1 seeds to reach the title game. Gardiner is led by junior guard Trace Moody, senior forward Brady Atwater, and senior guard Brady Peacock, while Yarmouth is paced by senior forward Ian Lawrence, sophomore forward Adam Maxwell, and junior guards Evan and Owen Oranellas.

Why it matters

This matchup features two of the top Class B teams in Maine battling for the state championship. Gardiner and Yarmouth both had to overcome tough opponents to reach the final, showcasing their resilience and talent. The outcome will determine the 2026 Class B boys basketball state champion.

The details

Gardiner advanced to the title game by defeating No. 1 seed Cony 80-71 in the North regional final. The Tigers were led by strong 3-point shooting, with Brady Atwater and Trace Moody each hitting four 3-pointers. Yarmouth, meanwhile, knocked off the No. 1 seed in the South regional to reach the championship. The Clippers will look to limit Gardiner to one shot per possession and get their transition game going to pull off the upset.

  • The Class B boys basketball state championship game will tip off at 7:45 p.m. on Friday, February 26, 2026.
  • Gardiner defeated Cony 80-71 in the North regional final to advance to the state championship game.

The players

Trace Moody

A junior guard for Gardiner who averaged 15.9 points per game during the regular season, including 45 3-pointers while shooting 90% from the free throw line.

Ian Lawrence

A senior forward for Yarmouth who averaged 16.2 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game during the regular season.

Aaron Toman

The head coach of the Gardiner Tigers, who has led his team to the Class B state championship game.

Connor Hasson

The head coach of the Yarmouth Clippers, who praised Gardiner's depth and discipline ahead of the title game.

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What’s next

The winner of the Class B boys basketball state championship game between Gardiner and Yarmouth will advance to represent Maine in the New England regional tournament.

The takeaway

This matchup between Gardiner and Yarmouth showcases the depth and talent of Maine's Class B boys basketball programs. Both teams have proven they can overcome tough opponents to reach the state title game, setting the stage for an exciting championship showdown on Friday night.