Jonesport-Beals captain nearly outscores opposing team in tournament win

Mia Mills scored a game-high 24 points to lead her team to victory.

Feb. 10, 2026 at 7:15pm

Mia Mills, the senior guard and captain of the Jonesport-Beals high school basketball team, scored a game-high 24 points to lead her team to a 43-28 victory over Shead of Eastport in the first round of the Class S girls high school basketball tournament.

Why it matters

Mills is a prolific scorer who recently reached the 1,000-point mark in her high school career. Her dominant performance in the tournament opener showcases her ability to carry her team and highlights the Royals' hopes of making a deep postseason run.

The details

Mills said her strong defensive effort was key to unlocking her offensive production, as she believes her scoring can flow from solid play on the other end of the floor. The Royals will need Mills to continue her strong two-way play if they want to advance further in the tournament.

  • The game took place on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.

The players

Mia Mills

The senior guard and captain of the Jonesport-Beals high school basketball team, who recently reached the 1,000-point mark in her high school career.

Jonesport-Beals

The high school basketball team that defeated Shead of Eastport 43-28 in the first round of the Class S girls high school basketball tournament.

Shead

The high school basketball team from Eastport that lost to Jonesport-Beals in the tournament.

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What they’re saying

“I'm a senior, so this is all-in or nothing. If we don't win, I'm done.”

— Mia Mills

“I just have to play good D, and I know my offense will come if I play good, strong defense.”

— Mia Mills

What’s next

The Jonesport-Beals team will advance to the next round of the Class S girls high school basketball tournament, where they will face a new opponent.

The takeaway

Mia Mills' dominant performance, scoring nearly as many points as the entire opposing team, showcases her ability to lead her team deep into the tournament. The Royals will need her continued strong two-way play if they hope to make a run at the Class S championship.