From short porches to deep gaps to massive foul territory, the specificities of each park can alter how coaches and players approach the sport.
Baseball
High schools Friday: Skowhegan softball rallies in 7th to beat Mt. Blue
The River Hawks scored three runs in the bottom of the seventh to earn their 11th win.
High schools Thursday: Monson achieves milestone for Cony girls lacrosse
Casey Monson surpasses the 100-goal mark for her career while leading the Rams to a win over Mt. Blue.
High schools Wednesday: Hall-Dale baseball summits Mountain Valley
Also, Maranacook pitcher Grady Hreben strikes out 14 and pitches one-hitter.
New No. 1 in Varsity Maine baseball poll
Gorham takes over top spot after big win over South Portland.
‘He’s an all-time great’: Parker Morin’s remarkable ride at Cony nears an end
The senior is in the home stretch for the Cony baseball team as Act III of a year in which he has dominated and adapted.
High schools Monday: Spruce Mountain softball sweeps Maranacook
The Phoenix win both games via the mercy rule.
Track records in danger, and other things Varsity Maine is interested in this week
Marks could fall at conference championships, and late-season games could alter the Heal point standings.
High schools Saturday: Maranacook baseball posts 11th straight win
The Black Bears cap a busy week with a victory over Spruce Mountain.
High schools Friday: Skowhegan softball downs Oxford Hills
The River Hawks plate three in the first inning and hold on for big win.