York girls edge Poland in B South quarterfinal

Wildcats survive late comeback to advance in Maine high school basketball tournament

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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The third-seeded York Wildcats held off a late rally by the sixth-seeded Poland Knights to win 58-51 in a Class B South girls basketball quarterfinal game at the Portland Expo. York led by as many as 13 points in the fourth quarter before Poland tied the game, but the Wildcats made key free throws down the stretch to secure the victory and advance to the next round of the tournament.

Why it matters

This game was an important matchup in the Class B South girls basketball tournament, with the winner moving on to the semifinals. The close game and late comeback attempt made for an exciting finish that showcased the competitive nature of the tournament.

The details

York was led by Nya Avery's 16 points and Piper Catanese's 14 points. The Wildcats built a 43-30 lead after three quarters, but Poland stormed back to tie the game at 51-51 on a Phoebe Paradis layup with 40 seconds left. York then made two free throws to regain the lead and held Poland scoreless on the final possession to seal the win.

  • The game was played on Friday, February 13, 2026.
  • York led 43-30 after three quarters.

The players

Nya Avery

A player for the York Wildcats who scored 16 points in the game.

Piper Catanese

A player for the York Wildcats who scored 14 points in the game.

Phoebe Paradis

A player for the Poland Knights who scored 10 points in the game.

Charlotte Grenier

A player for the Poland Knights who scored 9 points in the game.

York Wildcats

The third-seeded team that won the Class B South quarterfinal game.

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What’s next

The York Wildcats will advance to the Class B South semifinals to face the winner of the quarterfinal matchup between the second-seeded Greely Rangers and the seventh-seeded Freeport Falcons.

The takeaway

This close tournament game showcased the competitive nature of the Class B South girls basketball bracket, with the third-seeded Wildcats holding off a late comeback attempt by the sixth-seeded Knights to advance to the next round.