Ellsworth cheerleaders win 4th-straight Class B state title

Lisbon/Hebron collects 5th consecutive state title in Class C, Oxford Hills dethrones Lewiston in Class A

Published on Feb. 7, 2026

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The Ellsworth High School cheerleading team won its fourth straight Class B state championship in impressive fashion at the Augusta Civic Center on Saturday. Lisbon/Hebron won its fifth consecutive state title in Class C, while Oxford Hills of South Paris dethroned Lewiston in Class A.

Why it matters

Ellsworth's four-peat in Class B is a remarkable achievement, showcasing the program's consistent excellence and dominance in the state. The victories by Lisbon/Hebron and Oxford Hills also highlight the competitive nature of high school cheerleading in Maine, with programs establishing multi-year championship runs.

The details

Ellsworth finished with a score of 87.5 to beat rival Hermon by 11.7 points. Poland was third, followed by Gardiner/Hall-Dale and Medomak Valley. In Class C, Lisbon/Hebron scored 83.85 points to claim the title, while Houlton/Greater Houlton Christian Academy was the runner-up. In Class A, Oxford Hills tallied 85.6 points to dethrone Lewiston.

  • The competition took place on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at the Augusta Civic Center.

The players

Ellsworth High School

The Ellsworth High School cheerleading team won its fourth straight Class B state championship.

Lisbon/Hebron

The Lisbon/Hebron cheerleading team collected its fifth consecutive state title in Class C.

Oxford Hills

The Oxford Hills cheerleading team of South Paris dethroned Lewiston in Class A.

Melanie Fox

The co-coach of the Ellsworth High School cheerleading team, who said their performance on Saturday was "spot-on" and "close to perfection".

Jessie Becher

The head coach of the Oxford Hills cheerleading team.

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What they’re saying

“They did their jobs today, for sure. They were very well-prepared. Everything they performed was close to perfection. They were solid.”

— Melanie Fox, Co-coach, Ellsworth High School (bangordailynews.com)

“We've had a lot of amazing teams but this group is probably the strongest, collectively.”

— Melanie Fox, Co-coach, Ellsworth High School (bangordailynews.com)

What’s next

The Ellsworth cheerleaders will look to defend their Class B state title again next year, as the team is expected to remain strong despite losing several key seniors.

The takeaway

Ellsworth's four-peat in Class B, Lisbon/Hebron's five-peat in Class C, and Oxford Hills' dethroning of Lewiston in Class A showcase the incredible talent and consistency of Maine's top high school cheerleading programs, cementing the state as a powerhouse in the sport.