Fitzpatrick is the first Cheverus player to win the award, while Mercier is the first Ellsworth winner in 36 years.
Winter sports
Sidelines: Rockland trailblazing wrestler Maddie Ripley enjoyed success that may never be matched
Ripley made history by becoming first girl to win an open title competing against boys, and it’s possible we won’t see another wrestler like her, Dave Dyer writes.
Basketball: Messalonskee boys, both Valley teams highlight list of way-too-early contenders in 2024-25
The high school basketball season is over, but it’s never too soon to take a peak at which teams could win it all next season.
Boys basketball: When pressure mounted, Monmouth Academy kept its cool en route to Class C title
Mustangs played plenty of tight games against longtime rivals along the way to winning Gold Ball.
Maine athletes win events at New England high school track championship
Maddox Jordan of Noble High wins the boys’ mile, while Teanne Ewings of Greater Houlton Christian Academy wins the girls’ 2-mile.
Class C boys basketball: Monmouth Academy edges Mount View in wild state final
Sammy Calder scores 17 as Monmouth Academy wins first Gold Ball in program history.
B North hockey: Hampden drops Cony co-op to earn berth in regional final
Lucas Dunn scores twice as Broncos stretch unbeaten run to eight straight.
Class C girls basketball: Dexter tops Hall-Dale to win first Gold Ball since 2006
Tigers were nearly flawless from the line, which made the difference down the stretch.
Class D boys basketball: Bangor Christian picks up the pace to win first state title
Jalen and Rajon Reed combine for 32 points as Patriots cruise past Valley.
Class D girls basketball: Southern Aroostook rallies past Valley for third straight title
Warriors storm ahead thanks to an 18-2 run from the second into the third quarters.