5 Standouts from Maine High School Boys Basketball Class A South Quarterfinals

The Maine boys high school basketball tournament is in full swing, with the quarterfinal rounds in all of Class A, Class D and B North finishing up Saturday.

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

The Maine boys high school basketball tournament is in full swing, with the quarterfinal rounds in all of Class A, Class D and B North finishing up Saturday. Here are 5 standout players from the Class A South quarterfinals.

Why it matters

The Maine high school basketball tournament is a highly anticipated annual event that showcases the top talent in the state. These standout performances in the quarterfinals provide a preview of the exciting matchups to come in the semifinals and finals.

The details

Sanford's Jayden Flaker, a 6-2 senior guard, dropped 20 points on efficient 7-14 shooting to lead the No. 2 Spartans over No. 10 Bonny Eagle 62-48. Deering's Milo Lumani, a 6-7 senior forward, played a key role on both ends of the floor as the No. 6 Bulldogs upset No. 2 South Portland 34-33. Cheverus' Aiden Fitzpatrick, a 6-5 senior forward, and Tre Watkins, a 6-3 freshman forward, helped the No. 5 Stags knock off No. 4 Thornton Academy 61-60. Scarborough's Nolan Garriepy, a 6-3 wing, scored a game-best 19 points to lead the No. 8 Red Storm to an upset over top-seeded and two-time defending state champion Windham.

  • The Maine boys high school basketball tournament quarterfinal rounds in all of Class A, Class D and B North finished up on Saturday, February 15, 2026.
  • The Class A South semifinals are scheduled for Thursday, February 19, 2026 at the Portland Expo.

The players

Jayden Flaker

A 6-2 senior guard for the No. 2 Sanford Spartans.

Milo Lumani

A 6-7 senior forward for the No. 6 Deering Bulldogs.

Aiden Fitzpatrick

A 6-5 senior forward for the No. 5 Cheverus Stags.

Tre Watkins

A 6-3 freshman forward for the No. 5 Cheverus Stags.

Nolan Garriepy

A 6-3 wing for the No. 8 Scarborough Red Storm.

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What’s next

The Class A South semifinals are scheduled for Thursday, February 19, 2026 at the Portland Expo. No. 6 Portland will face No. 2 Sanford at 6 p.m., and No. 8 Scarborough will take on No. 5 Cheverus at 7:45 p.m. The games will be live streamed on WHOU.live, which requires a paid subscription.

The takeaway

These standout performances in the Class A South quarterfinals showcase the high level of talent and competitiveness in the Maine high school basketball tournament. Fans can look forward to exciting matchups in the upcoming semifinals as these teams battle for a chance to advance to the state championship.