Midcoast Girls Basketball, Local Stars Expected to Lead 2025 Season
A preseason list published December 3 named 10 Midcoast girls players to watch for the 2025 to 2026 season, highlighting seven seniors and three juniors from Bath, Topsham, Freeport, Richmond and nearby towns. The selections matter locally because they identify the players most likely to determine playoff positioning, influence college recruiting attention and draw community support through the winter.
Coaches and fans in Sagadahoc County received an early look at which players might shape the upcoming high school girls basketball season when a regional preseason roundup on December 3 highlighted 10 Midcoast standouts. The list concentrates experience in key programs and signals where scoring, defense and leadership will likely be concentrated as the regular season begins.
Leading the statistical examples is Mt. Ararat senior forward Julianna Allen, a 6 foot 1 All State selection who was named postseason MVP after averaging 15.3 points per game in the postseason. Allen’s size and scoring track record position her as a focal point for opponents, and her production will be a barometer for Mt. Ararat’s postseason ambitions this winter. Mt. Ararat also places faith in seniors Jaelyn Jensen and Jenna Jensen, both described as versatile gritty contributors who helped power the team last year.
Morse brings back senior guard Reese Darling, noted as a high volume three point shooter and the Shipbuilders’ top returning scorer, and senior Bekah Plummer who adds inside presence. Those returning scorers will affect Morse’s offensive spacing and could determine whether the Shipbuilders remain competitive in regional play.
Richmond’s junior point guard Ella Briand is identified as a quick skilled floor general expected to run the Bobcats’ offense under a first year coach, an assignment that could accelerate her recruiting visibility. Freeport features two players to watch. Junior guard Abby Giroux projects as a consistent scoring threat while senior forward Emily Groves is highlighted for her defensive impact.
Also noted is Kayleigh Wagg of Mt. Ararat for her inside presence and versatility. Across these programs the mix of senior leadership and rising juniors suggests both short term playoff stakes and longer term recruiting trajectories for local programs.
For Sagadahoc County communities the roundup is more than a preview of box scores. Consistent top performers attract scouts, increase attendance at home games and help sustain youth feeder programs. With seven seniors on the list, the 2026 offseason will be important for towns and schools to plan for roster renewal, coaching strategies and community support to maintain competitive programs in the years ahead.
