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Gardiner Beats Presque Isle, Advances to Northern Maine Final
Gardiner Lady Tigers pull away in second quarter to defeat Presque Isle Lady Wildcats 46-29
Published on Feb. 23, 2026
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The 1-seed Gardiner Lady Tigers (18-1) defeated the 4-seed Presque Isle Lady Wildcats (14-5) 46-29 in the Northern Maine Class B semifinal game in Bangor. Gardiner used an 11-1 run in the second quarter to seize control of the game and advance to the Northern Maine Championship game against Lawrence on Friday night.
Why it matters
This win for Gardiner sets up a highly anticipated Northern Maine Class B title game between the top two seeds. Presque Isle had a strong season, finishing 14-6, but was unable to pull off the upset against the tournament favorite Gardiner squad.
The details
Presque Isle came out strong, holding Gardiner to just 8 points in the first quarter and trailing by only 2 points, 8-6. But Gardiner responded with an 11-1 run in the second quarter to take a 26-15 halftime lead. The Tigers continued to pull away in the second half, leading 40-20 after three quarters and cruising to the 46-29 victory.
- Gardiner led 8-6 after the first quarter.
- Gardiner went on an 11-1 run in the second quarter to take a 26-15 halftime lead.
- Gardiner led 40-20 after three quarters.
- The final score was Gardiner 46, Presque Isle 29.
The players
Marion Young
Presque Isle player who scored 13 points and had 6 steals.
Maddie McMahon
Gardiner player who scored 11 points and had 6 rebounds.
Alexa Quintana
Gardiner player who scored 11 points.
Molly Takatsu
Gardiner player who scored 8 points and had 5 assists.
What’s next
Gardiner will face Lawrence on Friday night in the Northern Maine Class B Championship game.
The takeaway
Gardiner's ability to respond to Presque Isle's strong start with an 11-1 run in the second quarter proved to be the difference, as the top-seeded Tigers pulled away for the 46-29 victory and a spot in the Northern Maine title game.
