Strikeout fiend, and what else Varsity Maine is interested in this week
Looking ahead to the most interesting storylines of the coming week in Maine high school sports.
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Near tie for No. 1 in first Varsity Maine girls lacrosse poll of 2026
Go figure: Kennebunk garners more points, but Windham receives more first-place votes.
Meet the 10 central Maine boys track and field athletes to watch in 2026
Talented seniors dominate this list of the best boys athletes from Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel country.
These are the 5 central Maine boys outdoor track teams to watch in 2026
The year is already off to a strong start in central Maine, with three of these teams winning their season-opening meets.
These are the 4 central Maine girls tennis teams to watch in 2026
Usual contenders return to make strong playoff pushes this spring.
How do Maine girls lacrosse offenses approach the 8-meter free position?
Free position shots are an important opportunity for an offense, and capitalizing on them is crucial.
Meet the 5 central Maine girls lacrosse players to watch in 2026
These players will be key to their teams’ success this spring.
These are the 3 central Maine girls lacrosse teams to watch in 2026
One is a defending state champ, while two others look to make deep playoff runs in June.
Meet the 5 central Maine boys lacrosse players to watch in 2026
These players will look to lead their teams on deep playoff runs in June.
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The actor from Readfield, who is giving the UMaine commencement address this weekend, hasn’t gotten too big for his home state.
Political changes, baseball, wildlife featured this week in photos
Here are some of our favorite Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel photos from April 24-30, 2026.
Why the Maine Atlas and Gazetteer is still a page-turner
Mainers continue to mark up routes and dog-ear pages 50 years after it was first published, despite the ease and abundance of digital navigation.
Maranacook baseball tops Monmouth in clash of C South contenders
The Black Bears avenge last year’s season-ending playoff loss to the Mustangs and snap Monmouth’s 11-game winning streak.
Meet the 10 central Maine girls track and field athletes to watch in 2026
This list is loaded with state championship potential.
These are the 5 central Maine girls track teams to watch in 2026
These squads have returning scorers in several events.
Universal Tennis Rating a useful, fun tool for Maine tennis
The global rating system is in its second season of seeding players for the postseason.
Meet the 5 central Maine girls tennis players to watch in 2026
Several returners look to progress for the area’s top teams this spring.
Meet the 5 central Maine boys tennis players to watch in 2026
A talented crop of seniors is ready to continue their success on the court.
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