Maine is one of only two states that require face protection since the sport’s national governing body made it optional in 2020.
Fall sports
FIFA Women’s World Cup soccer tournament not must-see TV for everyone
While local players have difficult time watching 3 a.m. games, there’s still an appreciation for team’s impact for female athletes.
Soccer: Still growing, Western Mountain Classic provides for special summer send-off
Annual 7-on-7 tournament, which began Friday and concludes Sunday, has grown to 56 teams.
Field hockey: Reigning state champs take on new looks at Victories over Violence
Retooling after personnel losses, Skowhegan, Lawrence, Winthrop showcase new(ish) rosters.
Maine Elite Passing Camp in full swing
Players from around the state venture to Cony for annual football clinic.
Sidelines: The current structure of Maine high school football just doesn’t work
It’s time to make some changes because crowning six state champions is just too many, writes Mike Mandell.
Lobster Bowl: Soehren leads East to 28-23 win
Oxford Hills QB Eli Soehren throws three touchdown passes and runs for a score as the East snaps a three-game losing streak in the all-star football game.
Football: Dom Napolitano carries legacy into Maine Shrine Lobster Bowl
Cony standout looks to follow in footsteps of father Nick Napolitano, who was named MVP of the game in 1992.
Varsity Maine Boys’ Team of the Year: Oxford Hills football
The Vikings capped a perfect season with their first state championship in football, outscoring their opponents 417-111 over 11 games.
Varsity Maine Girls’ Game of the Year: An epic clash of field hockey powers
In a rare underdog role, the River Hawks beat a Cheverus powerhouse that had won the Class A title against Skowhegan a year earlier.