Practices were scheduled to start on Nov. 16, but they have been delayed while the Maine Principals’ Association meets with state agencies about COVID-19 safety protocols.
Winter sports
High school skiing state championships moved out of Aroostook County
MPA says events in northern Maine present challenges during pandemic, including overnight stays for teams across state.
Tom Maines retires from basketball because of health considerations
The Hall of Fame coach was in his second stint as Morse high’s boys’ basketball coach, but retired after undergoing cancer treatment and having a lung removed.
Brunswick athletes return to playing fields, open Phase 1 conditioning
Despite a delayed start to season because of the pandemic, Dragons glad to be back on fields.
Girls basketball: Kelsey Ouellette, Jess Merrill named Winthrop co-coaches
Merrill and Ouellette replace Joe Burnham, who led the Ramblers to the Class C South title last year.
Male Athlete of the Year: Zach Maturo, Bonny Eagle
The Scots’ senior was a finalist for both football’s Fitzpatrick Trophy and the Mr. Maine Basketball award.
Girls’ Game of the Year: Hockey state final
A high-scoring affair was anticipated in the championship game, but undefeated Lewiston needed an overtime goal to edge underdog Cape Elizabeth/Waynflete/South Portland, 1-0.
Female Athlete of the Year: Kristina Kelly, Camden Hills
Kelly, a senior, earned National Player of the Year honors in girls’ soccer after leading the Windjammers to a fourth consecutive Class A state title.
Boys’ Team of the Year: Lewiston hockey
A year after a stinging playoff defeat to rival St. Dominic, the Blue Devils went 21-0 on their way to capturing the Class A state title.
Boys’ Game of the Year: Class B basketball state final
A furious Maranacook rally forced overtime, but Caribou made the key plays at the end of the second overtime to win its second straight title.