The Class A baseball championship game stretched into the eleventh inning, testing the endurance of both Gorham and Bangor. What began as a tightly contested duel evolved into a marathon of strategy, pitching and clutch hitting that kept fans on the edge of their seats.
Wyatt Washburn and Miles Brenner delivered decisive plays that swung the momentum in Gorham’s favor, while Hunter Finck, the Gatorade Maine Baseball Player of the Year, contributed three solid hits that underscored his standout performance.
Gorham’s victory not only secured the title but also cemented their position as the top‑ranked team in the final Varsity Maine baseball poll, a ranking that reflects weeks of consistent excellence.
Other teams that shaped the final landscape
Fryeburg, the Class B champion, earned the third spot in the poll, while Monmouth, the repeat Class C champion, climbed to seventh. Both programs highlighted the depth of talent across Maine’s divisions.
Noble, despite a 10‑9‑1 record and entering the tournament as the tenth seed, fought its way to the Class A South final and defeated notable opponents such as Massabesic, South Portland and Cheverus during a surprising postseason run.
The ultimate top ten list, as determined by the Varsity Maine staff, reads Gorham, Bangor, Fryeburg Academy, Oxford Hills, Cony, South Portland, Monmouth Academy, Thornton Academy, Cheverus and Noble, illustrating a balanced mix of tradition and emerging powerhouses.