Lawrence Bulldogs win state championship over Oceanside Mariners

Bulldogs storm back from early deficit to claim Class B title

Published on Feb. 28, 2026

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The Lawrence Bulldogs overcame an early 11-2 deficit and held the high-powered Oceanside High School Mariners to just 12 second-half points to claim the State Class B championship with a 52-41 victory at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor, Maine.

Why it matters

This is a major victory for the Lawrence Bulldogs, who were underdogs heading into the championship game against the favored Oceanside Mariners. The Bulldogs' comeback win showcases their resilience and ability to make key adjustments to shut down Oceanside' s high-powered offense.

The details

After falling behind 11-2 early, the Bulldogs stormed back with a strong defensive effort, limiting the Mariners to just 12 points in the second half. Senior guard Maddie Provost led the Bulldogs' offensive charge, helping erase the early deficit.

  • The championship game was played on Friday, February 28, 2026 at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor, Maine.

The players

Maddie Provost

A senior guard for the Lawrence Bulldogs who led her team's offensive charge in the comeback victory.

Oceanside High School Mariners

The high-powered opponent that the Lawrence Bulldogs defeated in the State Class B championship game.

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What they’re saying

“This is a huge win for our team. We never gave up and kept fighting back, and I'm so proud of how we played tonight.”

— Maddie Provost, Senior Guard, Lawrence Bulldogs

What’s next

The Lawrence Bulldogs will now advance to the regional tournament, where they will look to continue their championship run.

The takeaway

The Lawrence Bulldogs' comeback victory in the State Class B championship game demonstrates the team's resilience, defensive prowess, and ability to make key adjustments, setting them up for a potential deep run in the regional tournament.