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- Outdoor track: 10 teams to watch in southern Maine
Scarborough and Portland are among the top teams in both boys and girls. ... read more - Outdoor track: For many athletes, the goal is personal improvement
Making the qualifying standard for the state championship meets is an accomplishment. ... read more - Outdoor track: Athletes to watch in southern MaineA two-time New England champion, NYA's Sarah Moore, and the reigning Varsity Maine Boys' Indoor Track Athlete of the Year, Noble's Maddox Jordan, are among the top returning athletes in outdoor track. ... read more
- Greely girls survive Freeport’s rally in OT thriller
Rangers get five goals, including the winner, from senior Eva Williams and prevail, 8-7. ... read more - High school roundup: Poland pounds Cape Elizabeth in softball opener
Nicole Rioux hits a homer an drives in five runs and Phoebe Paradis bats in five runs for the Knights. Also, the Gray-New Gloucester/Poland girls lacrosse team falls to NYA. ... read more - Thursday’s high school roundup: Marshwood opens with 7-2 victory over Kennebunk
Softball: The Hawks get off to a promising start against a team that reached the Class A South semifinalists last spring. ... read more - Portland softball opens with impressive win over Biddeford
Bulldogs ride two big innings to an 11-1 mercy rule victory. ... read more - Watch: Mt. Ararat baseball pulls away from Mt. Blue
Mt. Ararat pitcher Andrew Clemons talks about pitching a complete game. ... read more - 2024 boys tennis preview: Players to watch this season
These eight Sun Journal-area players have worked on their games in the offseason, and most are moving into bigger roles for their teams. ... read more - 2024 boys tennis preview capsules
DIRIGO COUGARS Coach: Bruce Thompson (47th year) Conference: MVC; Class: C Last year’s results: 0-10 Returning athletes: Seniors — John Lane, Logan Timberlake; Sophomores — Jack Swett, Jackson Libby, Darryl Curtis. Promising newcomers: Sophomores — Henry Waleck, Carter Fuller. Season outlook: Last year, Dirigo only had one returning player, ... read more - Watch: Mt. Ararat baseball pulls away from Mt BlueMt. Ararat pitcher Andrew Clemons talks about pitching a complete game. ... read more
- Tennis: Players to watch in southern Maine
Three talented freshmen are poised for breakout success, and the sport also welcomes the return of the 2021 girls' singles state champion. ... read more - Tennis preview: MPA adds statewide doubles tournament alongside singles
For the first time since 1980, the Maine Principals' Association will crown both singles and doubles state champions. ... read more - Tennis: Teams to watch in southern Maine
The Brunswick girls and Falmouth boys appear well-equipped to defend their Class A state titles. ... read more - Local roundup: Freeport baseball edges Gardiner
Falcons' duo combines for two-hitter in victory. ... read more - Wednesday’s high school roundup: Biddeford pulls away late in baseball openerA seven-run sixth inning helps the Tigers secure a 9-4 victory over Deering. ... read more
- Area roundup: Lewiston softball opens season with emotional first pitch, and a win
Family members of an Oct. 25 mass shooting victim deliver the first pitch, then the Blue Devils bat past Bangor. ... read more - 2024 girls tennis preview: Players to watch this season
These nine players are among the best in the Sun Journal coverage area, and many of them could vie for spots in the state singles tournament. ... read more - 2024 girls tennis preview capsules
DIRIGO COUGARS Coach: Kathy Crutchfield (11th year) Conference: MVC; Class: C Last year’s results: 0-10 Returning athletes: Seniors — Arianna Gonzales, Lauren Tubbs, Eliza Amedi; Juniors — Diana Cayer, Sylvia Hodson, Lauretta Woodhead, Lauren Tubbs; Sophomores — Amelia Malliet, Sophia Poulin. Key losses: Jenna Gallant, Martina Fernandez. Season outlook: ... read more - Falmouth boys dominate Deering
Navigators improve to 2-0 with a decisive 21-1 triumph. ... read more - Baseball: Monster 5th inning propels Messalonskee past Cony in its season opener
Eagles score 10 in the frame en route to a 14-6 win over Rams. ... read more - Falmouth blanks Gorham in opener
Brennan Rumpf close to unhittable in a 4-0 victory. ... read more - Girls’ lacrosse: Teams to watch in southern Maine
These five teams should be among the contenders for state titles in June. ... read more - Girls’ lacrosse: Players to watch in southern Maine
These players will be key to their team's success this season. ... read more - Girls’ lacrosse: New-look Greely embraces the challenge of chasing third straight title
Unlike last season, when the Rangers made it back-to-back Class B championships, the team has to overcome major graduation losses. ... read more