First Hoop Program Generates $43,750 for 16 Local High Schools [PHOTOS]

Free throws win basketball games! They also generate money to local high school's sports programming funds, thanks to First National Bank's First Hoop Program.

The First Hoop Program awards a donation at every home girl's and boy's games.

• $50 is automatically awarded as the base donation
• $50 is added if The First basket is scored by the home team
• $50 is awarded if a randomly drawn spectator, known as The First Fan makes a free throw basket at half time.

MDI High School received a check for $2700

Sumner Memorial High School received a check for $2300!

Ellsworth High School received a check for $2700

Participating schools for the 2025-26 season included

• Belfast Area High School
• Boothbay Region High School
• Brewer High School
• Calais High School
• Camden Hills Regional High School
• Ellsworth High School
• George Stevens Academy
• Hermon High School
• Lincoln Academy
• Medomak Valley High School
• MDI High School
• Oceanside High School
• Shead High School
• Sumner Memorial High School
• Wiscasset Middle-High School
• Woodland Junior-Senior High School

In the 21st Season, First Hoop donated a total of $43,750 to the above 16 High Schools and since 2005 a total of $428,150!

Tony McKim, President and CEO of First National Bank said in a press release

As we wrap up the 21st season of First Hoop, I'm incredibly appreciative of the continued support and positive feedback we receive from school administrators, employees and fans throughout our communities. I want to thank our dedicated employees who volunteer their time at these games season after season. Their commitment and passion are what make it possible for First Hoop to continue creating a meaningful impact on high school athletics.