Ellsworth Forward Takes Charge to Save Game

Allie Bivins' selfless defensive play seals victory for Eagles over Old Town Coyotes.

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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In a close high school basketball game, Ellsworth forward Allie Bivins made a game-saving defensive play in the final seconds to preserve a one-point lead for the Eagles over the Old Town Coyotes. With less than 10 seconds left and Ellsworth clinging to a narrow advantage, Bivins stepped in to take a crucial charge, securing the victory for her team.

Why it matters

Bivins' willingness to sacrifice her body for the good of the team exemplifies the type of selfless leadership and hustle that can make the difference in close games. Her play highlights the importance of defensive intensity and putting the team first, values that are central to high school sports.

The details

With Ellsworth up 54-53 and the Coyotes driving for a potential game-winning shot, Bivins positioned herself in the lane and took the charge, drawing the offensive foul and giving the ball back to her team to run out the clock and preserve the victory.

  • The game-saving play occurred with less than 10 seconds remaining on the clock.

The players

Allie Bivins

An Ellsworth forward who made the game-saving defensive play in the final seconds to secure the victory for her team.

Old Town Coyotes

The opposing team that was driving for a potential game-winning shot before Bivins stepped in to take the charge.

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What they’re saying

“That was unbelievable”

— Ellsworth Head Coach (Bangor Daily News)

The takeaway

Bivins' selfless defensive play exemplifies the type of hustle and team-first mentality that can make the difference in close games, highlighting the importance of defensive intensity and putting the team's success ahead of individual accolades in high school sports.