Presque Isle Girls Defeat Hermon in Gritty Class B Tournament Battle

The Wildcats emerged victorious with a 48-37 win over the Hawks in a hard-fought quarterfinal matchup.

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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The Presque Isle Wildcats and Hermon Hawks clashed in a Class B girls' basketball quarterfinal game in Bangor, with Presque Isle coming out on top with a 48-37 victory. It was a physical, hard-nosed game, and Presque Isle head coach Krystal Flewelling noted that her team had to stay composed and match Hermon's physicality to emerge victorious.

Why it matters

This game was an important quarterfinal matchup in the Class B girls' basketball tournament, with the winner advancing to the next round. The Wildcats and Hawks are familiar opponents, having faced off twice during the regular season, making this an intense and competitive matchup.

The details

Junior Emily Collins led Presque Isle with 13 points, while senior Georganna Curtis added 10. Hermon senior center Rebecca Balmas was the game's top scorer with 18 points and 9 rebounds. The No. 4 Wildcats are now 14-5 on the season, while the No. 5 Hawks finish their year at 10-9.

  • The game was played on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor.

The players

Krystal Flewelling

The head coach of the Presque Isle Wildcats girls' basketball team.

Emily Collins

A junior player for the Presque Isle Wildcats who led the team in scoring with 13 points.

Georganna Curtis

A senior player for the Presque Isle Wildcats who scored 10 points in the game.

Rebecca Balmas

A senior center for the Hermon Hawks who led all scorers with 18 points and had a game-high 9 rebounds.

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What they’re saying

“I think just being here, it's whoever settles into the game the quickest. I think the key is, we know that they're big, they're strong, and they work extremely hard. You just have to stay composed down the stretch and kind of match their physicality.”

— Krystal Flewelling, Presque Isle Head Coach (Bangor Daily News)

What’s next

The Presque Isle Wildcats will advance to the next round of the Class B girls' basketball tournament, where they will face the winner of the quarterfinal matchup between the No. 1 and No. 8 seeds.

The takeaway

This hard-fought quarterfinal game between the Presque Isle Wildcats and Hermon Hawks showcased the intensity and competitiveness of the Class B girls' basketball tournament. The Wildcats' ability to stay composed and match Hermon's physicality was the key to their victory, highlighting the importance of mental toughness and physical play in high-stakes tournament basketball.