Henry Waleik of Dirigo High School was named the recipient of the 2026 Josh Titus Spirit of the Game Award. 
The Spirit of the Game Awards are given each year to individuals who embody the spirit of the sport, exemplify sportsmanship, and have shown an ability to overcome obstacles and boundaries, and inspire his/her teammates and coaching staff. Henry, who is a 4-year member of the Dirigo basketball program, was diagnose with Type 1 Diabetes when he was in the eigth grade. Playing basketball was a way for Henry get added exercise to help deal with his diabetes. He progressed from being a bench player on the jv team his freshman year, to a rotation player on the varsity squad his senior year. During that time he has dealt with countless hurdles surrounding his Type 1 Diabetes diagnosis and has handled them all with perserverance and humor. A crowd favorite, Henry always is suporting his teammates with a smile on his face.
Caribou High School's Brynne Hamilton is the recipient of the Patrick Thibodeau Spirit of the Game Award. 
Brynne, who was diagnosed with stage 3A Hodgkin's Lymphoma in 2024, later was diagnosed with a heart condition known as pre-exictation Wolf Parkinson's White Syndrome which required an ablation of the heart. This proceedure had to be postponed until after she had completed all of her cancer treatments. During this time, she stayed involved in school and basketball, participating in various drills as a passer, rebounder, or foul shooter. She had heart surgery in August and returned to sports unrestricted. She has since earned the title of "Captain" and the role of sixth man. Her dedication to basketball and her teammates has remained unwavering through her medical journey. To see her playing again is truly inspiring.
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