MAINE – On March 3, 2023, the Maine McDonald’s High School Senior All-Star Basketball Games in partnership with the Maine Association of Basketball Coaches (MABC) announced the top three finalists for Mr. and Miss Maine Basketball. This award is presented each year to the senior boy and girl student-athlete who has exhibited outstanding skills throughout his and her career, has made a significant impact on his and her team, has demonstrated respect for the game through leadership on and off the court, has epitomized the values of sportsmanship and has been a positive school and community citizen. The finalists are as follows:
2023 Mr. Maine Basketball Top 3:
Will Davies of Thornton Academy
Brady Saunders of Brewer
Silvano Ismail of Cheverus
2023 Miss Maine Basketball Top 3:
Sierra Carson of Oxford Hills
Lizzy Gruber of Gardiner
Elise MacNair of Old Orchard Beach
Mr. and Miss Maine Basketball semi-finalists are all selected by MABC from nominees submitted by Maine’s High School Basketball Coaches. All-Star ballots are mailed to every high school coach in Maine, and results are tabulated by MABC officials. Mr. and Miss Maine Basketball award recipients are selected by a committee of former high school coaches, current college coaches, and members of the media throughout the state. The winners of this prestigious award will be announced at the Anah Shrine Hall on Friday, March 10 at approximately 7:15 pm.
The 43rd annual Maine McDonald’s All-Star High School Senior Basketball Games in partnership with the Maine Association of Basketball Coaches will be held on Saturday, March 11 at the Newman Gymnasium at Husson University in Bangor. This statewide event celebrates and recognizes 120 Maine high school seniors, their schools, coaches, and athletic programs that teach these students the value of teamwork, discipline, sportsmanship, and academics. In addition to recognizing the stellar accomplishments of these athletes and their coaches, 100% of the net proceeds directly benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities of Maine whose programs keep families close to their seriously ill or injured children while they are receiving medical care.
The 2023 All-Star Games mark locally owned Maine McDonald’s 35th consecutive year as lead sponsor of this event. Game Day tickets are $10.00 Adults, $5.00 Students and Seniors (65+), and kids under 5 are free. More information is available at https://rmhcmaine.org/events/.
