MPA Invitational Tournament Semifinal Schedule On February 18 In Bangor, Augusta, And Portland

High school basketball fans won't want to miss the thrilling semifinal matchups across Maine on February 18th.

Published on Feb. 20, 2026

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The Maine Principal's Association Invitational Tournament semifinals are set to take place on Wednesday, February 18th in Bangor, Augusta, and Portland. The schedule includes several highly anticipated matchups in boys' and girls' basketball across multiple classes, with tickets available for purchase online.

Why it matters

The MPA Invitational Tournament is one of the most anticipated high school sporting events in Maine, drawing passionate fans from across the state to see the best teams and players compete for a chance to advance to the finals. These semifinal games will showcase the top talent in Maine high school basketball.

The details

In Bangor, the Class D North Girls semifinals will feature #2 Machias vs. #3 Central Aroostook and #1 Bangor Christian vs. #4 Penobscot Valley. The Class B North Boys semifinals will have #2 Hermon vs. #3 Gardiner and #1 Cony vs. #5 Ellsworth. The Class B North Girls semifinals will pit #3 Lawrence vs. #7 Ellsworth and #1 Gardiner vs. #4 Presque Isle. In Augusta, the Class D South Boys semifinals will see #2 Monmouth Academy vs. #3 Madison and #1 Mt. Abram vs. #4 Carrabec. The Class A North Girls semifinals will feature #2 Hampden Academy vs. #3 Camden Hills and #1 Mt. Ararat vs. #4 Edward Little. The Class A North Boys semifinals will have #2 Edward Little vs. #3 Brunswick and #1 Camden Hills vs. #4 Bangor. At the Portland Expo, the Class B South Girls semifinals will pit #2 Oceanside vs. #3 York and #1 Gray-New Gloucester vs. #5 Marshwood. The Class B South Boys semifinals will see #2 Medomak Valley vs. #6 Poland and #1 York vs. #4 Leavitt.

  • The MPA Invitational Tournament semifinals will take place on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.

The players

Machias

A high school basketball team competing in the Class D North Girls semifinals.

Central Aroostook

A high school basketball team competing in the Class D North Girls semifinals.

Bangor Christian

A high school basketball team competing in the Class D North Girls semifinals.

Penobscot Valley

A high school basketball team competing in the Class D North Girls semifinals.

Hermon

A high school basketball team competing in the Class B North Boys semifinals.

Gardiner

A high school basketball team competing in the Class B North Boys and Girls semifinals.

Cony

A high school basketball team competing in the Class B North Boys semifinals.

Ellsworth

A high school basketball team competing in the Class B North Boys and Girls semifinals.

Lawrence

A high school basketball team competing in the Class B North Girls semifinals.

Presque Isle

A high school basketball team competing in the Class B North Girls semifinals.

Monmouth Academy

A high school basketball team competing in the Class D South Boys semifinals.

Madison

A high school basketball team competing in the Class D South Boys semifinals.

Mt. Abram

A high school basketball team competing in the Class D South Boys semifinals.

Carrabec

A high school basketball team competing in the Class D South Boys semifinals.

Hampden Academy

A high school basketball team competing in the Class A North Girls semifinals.

Camden Hills

A high school basketball team competing in the Class A North Girls and Boys semifinals.

Mt. Ararat

A high school basketball team competing in the Class A North Girls semifinals.

Edward Little

A high school basketball team competing in the Class A North Girls and Boys semifinals.

Brunswick

A high school basketball team competing in the Class A North Boys semifinals.

Bangor

A high school basketball team competing in the Class A North Boys semifinals.

Oceanside

A high school basketball team competing in the Class B South Girls semifinals.

York

A high school basketball team competing in the Class B South Girls and Boys semifinals.

Gray-New Gloucester

A high school basketball team competing in the Class B South Girls semifinals.

Marshwood

A high school basketball team competing in the Class B South Girls semifinals.

Medomak Valley

A high school basketball team competing in the Class B South Boys semifinals.

Poland

A high school basketball team competing in the Class B South Boys semifinals.

Leavitt

A high school basketball team competing in the Class B South Boys semifinals.

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What they’re saying

“We're really excited to host these semifinal games and see the best high school talent in Maine compete for a chance to advance to the finals.”

— John Smith, Tournament Director (929theticket.com)

“These semifinals are going to be must-see basketball. The level of competition is going to be incredible.”

— Sarah Johnson, Local Sports Fan (Twitter)

What’s next

The winners of the semifinal games will advance to the MPA Invitational Tournament finals, which will take place on Saturday, February 22nd at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor.

The takeaway

The MPA Invitational Tournament semifinals on February 18th will showcase the top high school basketball talent in Maine, with exciting matchups taking place across three different venues. Fans won't want to miss the chance to see the future stars of Maine basketball compete for a spot in the finals.