Lawrence High Girls Basketball Claims Class B State Title

Supporting cast steps up to help Bulldogs defeat Oceanside in championship game

Published on Feb. 28, 2026

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The Lawrence High School girls basketball team defeated Oceanside High School 52-41 to claim the Class B state championship in Bangor, Maine. Seniors Maddie Provost and Ashley Shores led the way with 19 points each, but the Bulldogs also got key contributions from their supporting cast, including a crucial offensive rebound and basket from junior Amiya Lawyerson just before halftime, a pair of 3-pointers from junior Jaycie Elkins, and a late charge taken by junior Leah Tibbetts.

Why it matters

The win highlights the importance of team depth and role players stepping up in big moments, as Lawrence was able to overcome a halftime deficit and pull away in the second half despite Oceanside's focus on stopping Provost and Shores. The Bulldogs' ability to get production from multiple sources proved to be the difference in the championship game.

The details

Provost and Shores combined for 38 of Lawrence's 52 points, but the Bulldogs also received key plays from their supporting cast. Lawyerson's offensive rebound and basket just before halftime cut Oceanside's lead to 5 points, giving Lawrence momentum heading into the second half. Elkins then hit two crucial 3-pointers in the second half to help the Bulldogs rebuild their lead, while Tibbetts took a crucial charge in the final minute to help seal the victory. The Bulldogs also played stellar defense, limiting Oceanside to just 31.9% shooting and holding freshman star Olivia Breen to 8 points below her season average.

  • The game was played on Friday, February 27, 2026 at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor, Maine.
  • Lawyerson's offensive rebound and basket came with just 2 seconds left in the first half.
  • Elkins hit her two 3-pointers in the third and fourth quarters to help Lawrence pull away.
  • Tibbetts took her game-sealing charge with around 1 minute remaining in the fourth quarter.

The players

Maddie Provost

A senior at Lawrence High School and a Miss Maine Basketball finalist who will be playing at Holy Cross next year. She scored 19 points, had 14 rebounds, 5 assists, and 4 blocked shots in the championship game.

Ashley Shores

A senior at Lawrence High School who scored 19 points and had 4 rebounds in the title game. She also played strong defense, holding Oceanside freshman star Olivia Breen to 8 points below her season average.

Amiya Lawyerson

A junior guard at Lawrence High School who came up with a crucial offensive rebound and basket just before halftime to cut Oceanside's lead to 5 points.

Jaycie Elkins

A junior guard at Lawrence High School who hit two key 3-pointers in the second half to help the Bulldogs pull away.

Leah Tibbetts

A junior forward at Lawrence High School who took a crucial charge in the final minute of the game to help seal the victory for the Bulldogs.

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What they’re saying

“It really set in that we had to win and I decided I needed to step up. Maddie really pats me on the back and really gives me confidence when I need it.”

— Jaycie Elkins, Junior Guard (Bangor Daily News)

“It was a total team effort. Ashley, Jacie or I couldn't have done any of the things we did without great teammates and a great coaching staff.”

— Maddie Provost, Senior (Bangor Daily News)

“We needed everyone stepping up to do what they can do to help us win. Girls who don't get in, it's your job to be energy on the bench. Pick your teammates up as they come off the court and let them know they can do it.”

— Greg Chesley, Head Coach (Bangor Daily News)

What’s next

The Lawrence High School girls basketball team will look to build on their state championship victory as they prepare for the upcoming season. The Bulldogs will lose key seniors Provost and Shores, but will return several contributors from this year's title-winning squad.

The takeaway

The Lawrence High School girls basketball team's state championship victory showcases the importance of team depth and role players stepping up in big moments. While the Bulldogs' stars led the way, it was the contributions from their supporting cast that ultimately made the difference and allowed Lawrence to overcome a halftime deficit and pull away for the win.