Katahdin Beats Van Buren 48-23, Cullen Scores 15 Points

Katahdin advances to face Jonesport in Class S girls quarterfinal

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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The second-seed Katahdin Lady Cougars defeated the seventh-seed Van Buren Lady Crusaders 48-23 in a Class S girls basketball quarterfinal. Polly Cullen led Katahdin with 15 points, while Ayanna Lester added 13 points. Katahdin will face third-seed Jonesport-Beals in the semifinals on Tuesday.

Why it matters

This win continues Katahdin's strong tournament run as they look to advance further in the Class S playoffs. Van Buren's season comes to an end with a 7-12 record.

The details

Katahdin took control of the game early, going on a 16-2 run to close the first quarter and leading 28-13 at halftime. Van Buren made some adjustments in the second half but couldn't overcome Katahdin's defensive pressure and balanced scoring attack.

  • Katahdin led 16-5 after the first quarter.
  • Katahdin carried a 28-13 lead into halftime.
  • Katahdin took a 41-21 lead into the fourth quarter.
  • The final score was Katahdin 48, Van Buren 23.

The players

Polly Cullen

Scored a team-high 15 points for Katahdin.

Ayanna Lester

Added 13 points for Katahdin.

Emily LaPierre

Led Van Buren with 16 points.

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What’s next

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The takeaway

Katahdin's balanced scoring attack and stifling defense proved too much for Van Buren, as the Lady Cougars advance to the Class S semifinals to face a tough Jonesport-Beals squad.