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Maine Teams Honored for Sportsmanship at State Title Game
Principals Association awards Sportsmanship Banners to high school teams displaying fair play and respect
Published on Feb. 28, 2026
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At the Class B Girls State Title Game in Bangor, the Maine Principals Association honored several high school teams with Sportsmanship Banners, celebrating their display of fair play and respect during the state championship competitions across various classes.
Why it matters
The Sportsmanship Banner awards highlight the importance of good sportsmanship and positive values in high school sports, which can have a lasting impact on student-athletes and the broader community.
The details
During the halftime of the Class B Girls State Title Game, the Maine Principals Association awarded Sportsmanship Banners to the girls' teams in Classes B, C, D, and S, as well as the boys' Class C team. The honored teams included MDI Girls (Class B), GSA Girls (Class C), Stearns Girls (Class D), Van Buren Girls (Class S), and Bucksport Boys (Class C).
- The Class B Girls State Title Game took place on February 28, 2026.
The players
Maine Principals Association
The organization that oversees and regulates high school sports in the state of Maine.
MDI Girls
The girls' basketball team from Mount Desert Island High School, who were awarded the Sportsmanship Banner in Class B.
GSA Girls
The girls' basketball team from George Stevens Academy, who were awarded the Sportsmanship Banner in Class C.
Stearns Girls
The girls' basketball team from Stearns High School, who were awarded the Sportsmanship Banner in Class D.
Van Buren Girls
The girls' basketball team from Van Buren High School, who were awarded the Sportsmanship Banner in Class S.
Bucksport Boys
The boys' basketball team from Bucksport High School, who were awarded the Sportsmanship Banner in Class C.
The takeaway
The Sportsmanship Banner awards demonstrate the Maine Principals Association's commitment to promoting positive values and fair play in high school sports, which can have a lasting impact on student-athletes and the broader community.
