Five Maine boys basketball storylines this week

 York's Reece MacDonald goes for a shot during the Wildcats' 57-49 win over Spruce Mountain a Class B South semifinal on Feb. 18, 2025. MacDonald needs 39 points to reach 1,000 for his career. (Carl D. Walsh/Staff Photographer) Here are five Maine high school basketball storylines to follow this week while contemplating Drake Maye/New England Patriot slogans … YORK’S MACDONALD NEARS 1,000 POINTS York High senior Reece MacDonald has taken his skillful offense closer to the basket, and he’s still scoring at a rapid clip. Known for his silky stroke on mid-range and beyond shots while averaging 21.5 points as a junior, MacDonald is averaging 21.1 points per game for the unbeaten Wildcats (11-0). Entering Thursday’s home game against Yarmouth, MacDonald needs 39 points to reach 1,000 for his career, a milestone he’ll likely reach Saturday at Freeport. [](https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/01/13/varsity-maine-boys-basketball-poll-3/) Related [Swap at top of Varsity Maine boys basketball poll](https://www.sunjournal.com/2026/01/13/varsity-maine-boys-basketball-poll-3/) The Wildcats graduated seven seniors from [last year’s B South championship team](https://www.centralmaine.com/2025/03/01/caribou-boys-basketball-runs-away-from-york-to-w... --- *Note: This is a summarized excerpt. Click the source link above to read the full story.*