It’s not the most coveted position in youth leagues, but in high school and beyond, the outfield can be where big games are won and lost.
Softball
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These are the 6 central Maine softball teams to watch in 2026
Several of the traditional contenders return, albeit with younger rosters.
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Meet the 10 central Maine softball players to watch in 2026
Several all-conference picks return to lead teams to postseason glory this spring.
Posted inBaseball, Boys Lacrosse, Girls Lacrosse, Softball, Sports, Spring sports, Tennis, Track & Field, Varsity Maine
Preview of the 2026 Maine spring high school sports season
Over two weeks, we’re sharing what we think you should know ahead of the baseball, softball, lacrosse, tennis and track seasons.
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Whole new game for Hall-Dale softball, and other things we learned at practice
A new head coach and an overhauled roster starts a new chapter for a program that has won four Class C titles in the past five years.
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The Maine spring sports season is under way. Here’s what we learned on Day 1
Monmouth baseball gets an interesting mix of faces on the first day of practices for pitchers and catchers; Lewiston softball looks to progress further; and boys lacrosse goalies get started.
Posted inBaseball, Boys Basketball, Boys Soccer, Field Hockey, Girls Basketball, Girls Soccer, Softball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Maine’s smallest high schools worry about future of sports, impact on their communities
As the state’s rural communities get smaller, players, coaches and administrators in those places must adapt to survive.
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Addison DeRoche commits to play softball at Florida State
The Cheverus standout and two-time Gatorade Player of the Year announced she will play for the Seminoles, who have made three national finals in seven seasons.
Posted inSoftball, Sports, Travis Lazarczyk, Varsity Maine
Cheverus softball star Addison DeRoche pays it forward
The $1,000 Gatorade donates to the Mental Edge Softball Camp in DeRoche’s name will help more girls learn to play softball with a positive attitude.