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Showdown of defending champs highlights Maine boys hockey state finals

Thornton Academy readies for Class A title fight with Cheverus/Yarmouth, while the Hampden and York co-ops face off for the Class B crown.

The second-seeded Wildcats reach their first state final since 2017.

Cheverus is in the same spot in the season’s final poll as it was in the first — at the top.

Check out our way-too-early predictions for next season’s top contenders in boys and girls basketball.

by Staff report March 2, 2026March 2, 2026

The Class A semifinals and B South final in Portland are postponed from Tuesday due to snow in the forecast.

by Staff Report February 25, 2026February 25, 2026

The coaches’ all-region teams also named.

The state’s leading goal scorer this season is honored as Maine’s best senior girls hockey player.

Cheverus, which remains the unanimous No. 1, is joined by four other teams playing for Gold Balls this week.

These are the top teams, the teams that could surprise and players to watch in the postseason, which begin Tuesday.

by Staff Report February 21, 2026February 21, 2026

Noble leads the way with 4 qualifiers, and Fort Kent’s Joel Desjardins is named most outstanding wrestler.