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- Girls’ lacrosse: Players to watch in southern MaineThese 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 titleUnlike last season, when the Rangers made it back-to-back Class B championships, the team has to overcome major graduation losses. ... read more
- UMaine men’s basketball team will face Duke in Cooper Flagg’s collegiate debutThe Blue Devils will greet the Black Bears on Nov. 4 at Cameron Indoor Stadium. ... read more
- UMaine men’s basketball team will face Duke in Cooper Flagg’s collegiate debutThe Blue Devils will greet the Black Bears on Nov. 4 at Cameron Indoor Stadium. ... read more
- High school roundup: Leavitt lights up Gardiner in baseball openerNoah Carpenter's two-run homer part of Hornets' decisive seven-run fifth inning. The Leavitt softball team and Oxford Hills baseball and softball also win big; Mt. Blue girls lacrosse earns close victory, while boys lose by one goal. ... read more
- Tuesday’s high school roundup: Portland opens boys’ lacrosse season with 15-2 win over BiddefordAndy Marvin scores eight goals and Matt Frost adds four for the Bulldogs. ... read more
- Local roundup: Maranacook boys lacrosse topples Mt. BlueOwen Lyons scores the game-winning goal in overtime. ... read more
- 2024 baseball preview: Players to watch this seasonThese 21 players are among the best hitters, fielders and pitchers in the Sun Journal's coverage area. Most of them are established stars, while others are poised to break out this spring. ... read more
- 2024 baseball preview capsulesBUCKFIELD BUCKS Coach: Kyle Rines (first year/fourth leading program) Conference: East-West; Class: D Last year’s results: No varsity team since 2021. Returning athletes: Senior — Brayden Jack (C/OF); Juniors — Gabe White (P/1B); Jonas Culleton (SS/2B). Promising newcomers: Senior — Mason Dumont (OF); Juniors — Seamus Keough (OF), Brady Tilton (OF); Freshmen — Krosby Harvey (SS/C), ... read more
- Boys’ lacrosse: Defending Class C champion Waynflete reloads with a roster full of newcomersWinner of the last three state titles, the Flyers have to replace 13 seniors from last season's squad with players new to the sport. ... read more
- Boys’ lacrosse: Teams to watch in southern MaineA pair of defending state champs are well-positioned to contend again in 2024. ... read more
- Boys’ lacrosse: Players to watch in southern MaineThese 15 players will be among the best in the region this season. ... read more
- Falmouth girls hold off Yarmouth for a taste of revengeNavigators get three goals from freshman sensation Riley Davis, beat Clippers in playoff rematch, 8-7. ... read more
- Area roundup: Cape Elizabeth ekes past Poland in 8 inningsKnights pitcher Adam Gwarjanski wages a scoreless duel with the Capers' Jameson Bryant of the Capers for the first five innings. ... read more
- 2024 softball preview: Players to watch this seasonThese 23 Sun Journal-area players have already proven themselves and aim to increase their production while helping their teams win games this season. ... read more
- 2024 softball preview capsulesBUCKFIELD BUCKS Coach: Shawn Prokey (second year); assistant: Cortney Sirois (first year) Conference: East/West; Class: D Last year’s results: 15-3, reached D South semifinals. Returning athletes: Seniors — Addison Stevens-Belanger (CF), Lillian Sharples (P/OF); Juniors — Brittany Carrier (2B/P), Cora Brewster (3B), Carmen Crockett (P/1B), Amelia Hill (C/SS), Cori Merrill (1B/UTL), Kallista Sterns ... read more
- Freeport girls begin title defense with win at ScarboroughFalcons' coach Marcia Wood makes triumphant return to her old school in an 8-6 victory. ... read more
- Yarmouth Clippers Spring Sports PreviewBASEBALL Coach: Marc Halsted (17th year, 184-107-1 overall record, one state championship) 2023 record: 14-6 (Lost, 1-0, to Old Town in Class B state final) Top returning players: Sam Bradford (Senior), Andrew Cheever (Senior), Matt Gautreau (Senior), Jack Janczuk (Senior), Sam Lowenstein (Senior), Graeme Roux (Senior), David Swift (Senior) Pivotal ... read more
- North Yarmouth Academy Panthers Spring Sports Preview(Ed. Note: No information was provided for the outdoor track team) BASEBALL (co-op with Waynflete) Coach: Paul Grazia (10th year, 57-80 overall record) 2023 record: 14-4 (Lost, 4-3 (8 innings), to Sacopee Valley in Class C South semifinals) Top returning players: Cole Lambert (Senior), Matthew Powers (Senior), Caden Violette (Senior), Nico Herrera ... read more
- Greely Rangers Spring Sports PreviewBASEBALL Coach: Derek Soule (24th year, 327-104-2 overall record, four state championships) 2023 record: 11-8 (Lost, 6-1, to Yarmouth in Class B South semifinals) Top returning players: Sam Almy (Senior), Marky Axelsen (Senior), Jackson Leding (Senior), Ethan Robeck (Senior), Ryder Simpson (Senior), Zach Vanni (Senior), Liam Coull (Junior), Owen Piesik ... read more
- Freeport Falcons Spring Sports PreviewBASEBALL Coach: Steve Shukie (third year, 38-21 overall record) 2023 record: 8-9 (Lost, 6-3, to Leavitt in Class B South preliminary round) Top returning players: Arlo Boutureria (Senior), Aaron Converse (Senior), Tristan Francis (Senior), Will Maneikis (Senior), Thomas Roy (Senior), Harry Walker (Senior), Ben Bolduc (Junior), Liam Emmons (Sophomore) Pivotal ... read more
- Falmouth Navigators Spring Sports PreviewBASEBALL Coach: Mike D’Andrea (fourth year, 47-9 overall record) 2023 record: 16-2 (Lost, 3-2, to Thornton Academy in Class A South semifinals) Top returning players: Ethan Hendry (Senior), Brennan Rumpf (Senior), Josh Polchies (Junior), Tyler Simmons (Junior), Jacoby Porter (Sophomore) Pivotal games: April 17 GORHAM, April 25 @ South Portland, ... read more
- Waynflete Flyers Spring Sports PreviewBASEBALL (co-op with North Yarmouth Academy) Coach: Paul Grazia (10th year, 57-80 overall record) 2023 record: 14-4 (Lost, 4-3 (8 innings), to Sacopee Valley in Class C South semifinals) Top returning players: Cole Lambert (Senior), Matthew Powers (Senior), Caden Violette (Senior), Nico Herrera (Junior), Dylan Kullman (Junior) Pivotal games: April 22 OOB, May ... read more
- Portland Bulldogs Spring Sports PreviewBASEBALL Coach: Kevin Winship (second year) 2023 record: 2-14 (no postseason) Top returning players: Cam Allen (Senior), Reegan Buck (Senior), Hunter Temple (Senior), Lucas Milliken (Junior), Jacob Johnson (Sophomore), Joe Mancini (Sophomore) Pivotal games: April 19 @ Marshwood, April 30 @ South Portland, May 14 FALMOUTH, May 18 CHEVERUS, May ... read more
- Deering Rams Spring Sports PreviewBASEBALL Coach: Casey Lawrence (first year) 2023 record: 0-16 (no postseason) Top returning players: Jackson Forest (Senior), Avery Lawrence (Senior), Tavian Lauture (Junior) Pivotal games: April 19 @ Thornton Academy, May 4 PORTLAND, May 7 @ Scarborough, May 9 @ Falmouth, May 14 GORHAM, May 23 SOUTH PORTLAND, May 25 ... read more