Camden Hills and Portland Meet in Class A Boys Basketball State Final

Nolan Ames and Camden Hills face a tough Portland defense that has shut down standout scorers in the playoffs.

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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The Class A boys basketball state championship game will feature Camden Hills, led by senior guard Nolan Ames, against a stifling Portland defense that has contained several top scorers in the playoffs. Camden Hills is looking for Ames to continue his strong performances, while also getting contributions from complementary scorers like Tucker Whitley and Kiefer Healey. Portland will try to get Camden Hills into foul trouble, control the boards, and get hot shooting from senior guard Lucas LeGage.

Why it matters

This matchup pits two of the top teams in Class A boys basketball against each other for the state title. Camden Hills is seeking its first state championship since 2019, while Portland is looking to win its first title since 2017. The outcome will determine the best team in the class for the 2025-26 season.

The details

Camden Hills is led by senior guard Nolan Ames, who is averaging 26.2 points, 7.5 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 3.2 steals per game. He will face a tough Portland defense that has contained several standout scorers in the playoffs. Portland's defense has held its last three playoff opponents' top scorers to just 6.4 points per game on average. The Bulldogs will look to get Camden Hills into foul trouble, control the boards, and get hot shooting from senior guard Lucas LeGage, who led Portland with 19.4 points per game in the regular season.

  • The Class A boys basketball state championship game will be played on Saturday, February 27, 2026 at 7:45 p.m.

The players

Nolan Ames

A senior guard for Camden Hills who is averaging 26.2 points, 7.5 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 3.2 steals per game.

Lucas LeGage

A senior guard for Portland who led the team with 19.4 points per game in the regular season.

Benilson Lumani

A senior center for Portland who averages 2.0 blocks per game.

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What’s next

The winner of the Class A boys basketball state championship game will advance to the New England regional tournament.

The takeaway

This matchup features two of the top teams in Class A boys basketball, with Camden Hills looking to capture its first state title since 2019 and Portland seeking its first championship since 2017. The outcome will determine the best team in the class for the 2025-26 season.