On March 3, 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 to a senior boy and girl student-athlete who has exhibited outstanding skills throughout their basketball career, has made a significant impact on their team, has demonstrated respect for the game through leadership on and off the court, epitomized the values of sportsmanship, and has been a positive school and community citizen. The finalists are as follows: 

2021 Miss Maine Basketball Top 3:

Emily Archibald – Kennebunk

Camille Clement – Greely

Gemima Motema - Portland

 2021 Mr. Maine Basketball Top 3:

Parker Desjardins – Forest Hills

Payton Jones – Thornton Academy

Cash McClure - Maranacook

The winner of this prestigious award will be announced at a virtual awards ceremony to be streamed on Friday, March 19 at 6 p.m. These students are all being recognized not just as finalist but as All-Star team members at the 41^st annual Maine McDonald's All-Star Basketball Games. They join 105 other student athletes representing high schools from across Maine. In addition to recognizing the stellar accomplishments of these athletes, the All-Star Basketball Games benefit the families who need to stay at the Ronald McDonald House in Bangor or Portland to be close to their seriously ill or injured children while they are receiving medical care.

More information about the Maine McDonald’s High School Senior All-Star Basketball Games is available at www.rmhcmaine.org/mcdonalds-basketball/

The 2021 All-Star Games mark locally owned Maine McDonald’s 33^rd consecutive year as lead sponsor of this event with net proceeds to benefit the Ronald McDonald House Bangor and the Ronald McDonald House Portland. Since 1983, RMHC Maine has been a place of comfort, care, compassion, and hope for thousands of families on the medical journey of their child’s illness. At the Ronald McDonald House families find a welcoming smile from a volunteer, a home-cooked meal to enjoy after a long day at the hospital, a good night’s sleep in a caring environment and the emotional support needed to endure a difficult time. The cost of a family’s one-night stay at the House is $75; however, families are asked to contribute only $10 per night towards their stay.  No family is turned away due to inability to pay, ever. More information is available at www.rmhcmaine.org.