New head coaches at two programs with state titles in past decade.
Winter sports
Posted inSports, Varsity Maine, Wrestling
Wrestling: Both state tournaments to be held at The Colisee in Lewiston
The 2025 Class A and B championships will be at the same location for the first time since 2011.
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Posted inGirls Basketball, Local & State, Softball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Most high school softball coaches in Maine are men. A push for change is underway
Blueprint used to get more women involved comes from UMaine women’s basketball coach Amy Vachon.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Sidelines: ‘Winthrop Madness’ a blast from the past that shows us some things never change
The world is different than it was 1965, but the way certain things in sports make us feel, Mike Mandell writes, is not.
Posted inGirls Basketball, Varsity Maine
2023-24 Girls basketball wrap-up: Cony’s Class A North title win highlights exciting season
Rams beat rival Lawrence for first regional crown since 2012.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
2023-24 boys basketball wrap-up: Monmouth’s run to first state title highlights historic season
Monmouth, Mount View, Messalonskee, Valley among teams that enjoyed playoff success in 2023-24.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Basketball: Debate swirls over rule allowing struggling teams to play down in class
Some high school coaches say the rule gives unsuccessful teams a needed boost, while others say it’s unfair to smaller schools vying for playoffs.
Posted inVarsity Maine, Wrestling
2023-24 wrestling wrap-up: Mt. Blue establishes itself as central Maine’s top team
Cougars top off strong season with Class A North title.
Posted inBoys Hockey, Girls Hockey, Sports, Varsity Maine
2023-24 ice hockey wrap-up: Cony enjoys remarkable turnaround campaign under first-year coach
Doug Dieuveuil leads Rams to first winning season and playoff victory since 2017; Black Tigers girls hockey co-op team finishes strong.
Posted inSports, Swimming, Varsity Maine
2023-24 swimming wrap-up: The strong Cony girls ruled the pool
The Rams won the KVAC Class A title, and several individual swimmers turned in outstanding seasons.