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Mike Burnham, Maine Principals’ Association executive director, to retire

Burnham, who has headed the group that oversees interscholastic athletics for seven years, will be succeeded by his assistant, Mike Bisson.

Thornton still No. 1, and the No. 2 team is unchanged despite dropping two of three games.

Thornton Academy is again the unanimous top team after surviving tough test.

The Rams, the top team in Class B North, use a first-period scoring burst to pull away and beat the Dragons.

Thornton Academy tightens grip on top spot, and Cheverus/Yarmouth moves up to second place.

Surprise teams and intriguing regional title pictures have emerged, and big matchups loom in the new year’s first full week.

Class C players form the bulk of this list of top players from Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel coverage areas.

Cony, Gardiner, Winslow and Winthrop are well-represented after impressive seasons this fall.

Class B champion Nokomis is among the three schools represented by two golfers each.

There are over-the-top home displays this year in Cumberland, South Portland, Gray, Limington, Monmouth, Waterville and Winslow, among other places.