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- Sun Journal Cheerleading Team of the Year: Lewiston Blue DevilsThe Blue Devils earned a triple crown of titles, winning the KVAC and Class A North titles and then claiming the program's 12 state championship. ... read more
- 2023-24 Girls basketball wrap-up: Cony’s Class A North title win highlights exciting seasonRams beat rival Lawrence for first regional crown since 2012. ... read more
- 2023-24 boys basketball wrap-up: Monmouth’s run to first state title highlights historic seasonMonmouth, Mount View, Messalonskee, Valley among teams that enjoyed playoff success in 2023-24. ... read more
- MVC winter all-star teamsBasketball Boys First Team Finn Harkins, Boothbay; Nathaniel Wainwright, Dirigo; Keagan McClure, Maranacook; Payton Mitchell, Mt. Abram; Cam Grey, Mt. Abram; Jace Bessey, Spruce Mountain; Cai Dougher, Spruce Mountain; Sammy Calder, Monmouth. Second Team Cole Bard, Winthrop; Reiley Hedden, Telstar; Brandon Chilton, Maranacook; Ian York, Spruce Mountain; Jake New, ... read more
- Once again, an abundance of winter all-stars in Forecaster CountryLocal standouts honored in all sports. ... read more
- Baseball back in Buckfield after a 2-year hiatusSix freshman give the Bucks enough players to field a team for the first time since 2021. ... read more
- Sun Journal Wrestler of the Year: Lucas Libby, Mountain ValleyThe senior won his third straight state championship, an all-states title and, most importantly to him, placed fourth at the New England Championships. ... read more
- 2023-24 Sun Journal All-Region Wrestling TeamsFIRST TEAM 106: Preston Garland, Mt. Blue, Sophomore 113: Keygan Boucher, Mountain Valley, Freshman 114: Brooklynn Webber, Mt. Blue, Sophomore 120: Caiden Skidgell, Dirigo, Sophomore 126: Evan Madigan, Edward Little, Freshman 132: Amelia Mailett, Dirigo, Sophomore 138: Nick Rowe, Mt. Blue, Senior 144: Dillon Gray, Mt. Blue, Freshman 150: ... read more
- Skowhegan baseball, tennis teams prepare for 2024 season away from homeBaseball to play at Colby, Madison this spring; tennis teams will play at Camp Somerset. ... read more
- Basketball: MPA panel chooses to keep classification drop-down rule into next yearThe Basketball Committee opted against changes this season to the rule, which gives struggling teams a chance to play down a class. ... read more
- Basketball: MPA panel chooses to keep classification drop-down rule into next yearThe Basketball Committee opted against changes this season to the rule, which gives struggling teams a chance to play down a class. ... read more
- All-Region Girls Swimmer of the Year: Emma Frumiento, Hebron AcademyThe junior found a way to fit swimming into her busy schedule this winter and finished the season with a Class A state title in the 50-yard freestyle. ... read more
- 2023-24 Sun Journal All-Region Girls Swimming TeamALL-REGION TEAM Swimmer of the Year: Emma Frumiento, Hebron, Junior Gabby Roy, Lewiston, Sophomore Klara Cloutier, Lewiston, Sophomore Olivia Turgeon, Edward Little/Leavitt/Poland, Sophomore Chloe Tremblay, Lewiston, Sophomore Ashlyn Holbrook, Edward Little/Leavitt/Poland, Junior Olivia Sawyer, Edward Little/Leavitt/Poland, Freshman Kennedy Leavitt, Edward Little/Leavitt/Poland, Freshman Madi Hawley, Edward Little/Leavitt/Poland, Freshmen Lily Douglas, ... read more
- Girls lacrosse: Young St. Dom’s/Oak Hill team ready to make waves in first seasonThe new co-op contains an even split of St. Dom's and Oak Hill players. ... read more
- Boys hockey: Greely’s Charlie Moore wins Evans Spear AwardThe award is presented by the Class B South coaches to the most outstanding senior. Also, Kings senior Will Keach is named the B South Forward of the Year. ... read more
- Sun Journal Boys Swimmer of the Year: Chase Leonardo, LeavittLeonardo set team and KVAC championship records and led Edward Little/Leavitt/Poland to a conference title and second-place finish at the state meet. ... read more
- 2023-24 Sun Journal All-Region Boys Swimming TeamALL-REGION TEAM Swimmer of the Year: Chase Leonardo, Edward Little/Leavitt/Poland, Junior Isaac Raymond, Edward Little/Leavitt/Poland, Senior Gavin Holbrook, Edward Little/Leavitt/Poland, Senior Cameron Lemieux, Edward Little/Leavitt/Poland, Junior Jack Martel, Edward Little/Leavitt/Poland, Junior Ian Scott, Gray-New Gloucester, Senior Matthew Tabet, Edward Little/Leavitt/Poland, Sophomore Bjorn Sandberg, Edward Little/Leavitt/Poland, Junior Leif Walker, Edward ... read more
- High school sports teams scramble to adjust practice plans after snowstorm buries much of central MaineTeams were in good shape to begin practicing outdoors on clean fields and courts, but those plans changed in a hurry. ... read more
- High school sports teams scramble to adjust practice plans after snowstorm buries much of central MaineTeams were in good shape to begin practicing outdoors on clean fields and courts, but those plans changed in a hurry. ... read more
- Greely standout wins Evans Spear AwardCharlie Moore becomes sixth Ranger to be named top player in Class B South ... read more
- Basketball: Debate swirls over rule allowing struggling teams to play down in classSome high school coaches say the rule gives unsuccessful teams a needed boost, while others say it's unfair to smaller schools vying for playoffs. ... read more
- Basketball: Debate swirls over rule allowing struggling teams to play down in classSome high school coaches say the rule gives unsuccessful teams a needed boost, while others say it's unfair to smaller schools vying for playoffs. ... read more
- Boys hockey: Players and coaches reflect on Norm Gagne’s coaching careerFormer players and coaching rivals share thought and stories about Gagne's 50 years of coaching, which included 812 wins and seven state championships. ... read more
- Sun Journal All-Region Girls Basketball Player of the Year: Ella Pelletier, Oxford HillsJunior stepped into go-to role and helped the Vikings persevere through tough start and reach another regional final. ... read more
- 2023-24 Sun Journal All-Region Girls Basketball TeamsFIRST TEAM Natalie Beaudoin, Lewiston, Senior, Guard Izzy Morelli, Gray-New Gloucester, Junior, Forward Player of the Year: Ella Pelletier, Oxford Hills, Junior, Guard Jaydn Pingree, Spruce Mountain, Senior, Guard Morgan Zetts, Telstar, Senior, Forward SECOND TEAM Layla Facchiano, Edward Little, Junior, Guard Aubrey Kachnovich, Spruce Mountain, Senior, Guard Koral ... read more