High School Basketball Tournament Scores and County Games on 101.9 The Rock

Machias and Gardiner advance to Northern Maine championship games as County tournament action heats up on the radio.

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

The high school basketball tournament in Maine continued yesterday with Machias beating Central Aroostook 47-38 and Gardiner defeating Presque Isle 46-29 to advance to their respective Northern Maine championship games. Today, 101.9 The Rock has a full slate of County tournament action, with games running from 10 a.m. through an 8:30 p.m. nightcap.

Why it matters

High school basketball is a beloved tradition in Maine, and the tournament and County games represent an exciting time of year for communities across the state. These games showcase the talent and dedication of student-athletes, while also bringing together fans to support their local teams.

The details

In yesterday's games, the Machias Lady Bulldogs closed out a 47-38 win over Central Aroostook to advance to the Northern Maine Class D girls championship game. Meanwhile, Gardiner pulled away from Presque Isle for a 46-29 victory, setting up a matchup with Lawrence for the Northern Maine Class B girls title. Today's County tournament action on 101.9 The Rock includes boys games between Fort Fairfield and Madawaska, Hodgdon and Machias, Fort Kent and Mattanawcook, and Caribou and Washington Academy. The day will be capped off with a girls game between Caribou and Mattanawcook.

  • Yesterday, Machias beat Central Aroostook 47-38.
  • Yesterday, Gardiner defeated Presque Isle 46-29.
  • Today's County tournament games on 101.9 The Rock start at 10:00 a.m. and run through an 8:30 p.m. nightcap.

The players

Machias Lady Bulldogs

The girls basketball team from Machias High School that advanced to the Northern Maine Class D championship game.

Gardiner

The girls basketball team from Gardiner High School that advanced to the Northern Maine Class B championship game.

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What’s next

The winners of today's County tournament games will advance to the next round of the postseason.

The takeaway

The high school basketball tournament in Maine is an exciting time of year, with communities rallying behind their local teams. Today's full slate of County tournament action on 101.9 The Rock promises to deliver more thrilling basketball for fans across the region.