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Gardiner Tigers Capture Class B Boys Basketball State Championship
Gardiner holds off late rally by Yarmouth Clippers to win thrilling title game
Published on Feb. 28, 2026
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The Gardiner Tigers defeated the Yarmouth Clippers 58-54 in the Class B boys basketball state championship game at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor, Maine. Gardiner junior guard Trace Moody led the Tigers with 20 points, while Yarmouth junior guard Evan Oranellas scored a game-high 22 points in the losing effort.
Why it matters
This victory caps off another successful high school basketball tournament season in Maine, with the Gardiner Tigers emerging as the Class B champions after holding off a late comeback attempt by the Yarmouth Clippers. The win is especially meaningful for Gardiner, which was the No. 3 seed in the northern region but was able to defeat the No. 4 seed Yarmouth squad to claim the state title.
The details
Gardiner led for most of the game, but Yarmouth made a strong push in the fourth quarter. A 3-pointer from Yarmouth sophomore forward Matthew LeBlanc cut the Gardiner lead to 46-42 with about 5 minutes remaining. Gardiner junior guard Trace Moody and senior guard Brady Peacock then made key baskets to help the Tigers maintain their advantage. Yarmouth junior guard Evan Oranellas scored a game-high 22 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome Gardiner's balanced scoring attack.
- The Class B boys basketball state championship game was played on Friday, February 27, 2026 at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor, Maine.
The players
Trace Moody
A junior guard for the Gardiner Tigers who scored a team-high 20 points in the championship game.
Brady Peacock
A senior guard for the Gardiner Tigers who made several key baskets down the stretch to help secure the victory.
Evan Oranellas
A junior guard for the Yarmouth Clippers who scored a game-high 22 points in the losing effort.
Matthew LeBlanc
A sophomore forward for the Yarmouth Clippers who hit a crucial 3-pointer in the fourth quarter to cut Gardiner's lead.
Brady Atwater
A senior forward for the Gardiner Tigers who was the North regional tournament's MVP but was held in check offensively in the championship game.
What they’re saying
“We knew Yarmouth was going to make a run, but our guys stepped up and made the plays we needed to win the championship.”
— Mike McDevitt, Gardiner Tigers Head Coach (Bangor Daily News)
What’s next
The Gardiner Tigers will look to build on their state championship victory as they prepare for the upcoming season, while the Yarmouth Clippers will aim to bounce back and make another deep tournament run next year.
The takeaway
The Gardiner Tigers' Class B boys basketball state championship victory showcases the talent and resilience of high school athletes in Maine, as they battled through a close game to emerge victorious and claim the title.
