2020-2021 high school swimming wrap-up: athletes, coaches adjust to virtual meets

Swimming

Published
March 25, 2021

2020-2021 high school swimming wrap-up: athletes, coaches adjust to virtual meets

With only teammates as competition in the nearby lanes, swimmers had to find an inner drive to compete this winter.
Published
March 17, 2021

Mt. Ararat boys join Cony and Morse girls as KVAC swimming champions

Rams, Shipbuilders and Eagles turn in dominant performances in the virtual meet.
Published
February 21, 2021

Pandemic forces swim teams to compete in eerily quiet virtual meets

High school teams that are lucky enough to find a pool are engaging in a different form of competition, though some teams in southern Maine have yet to get into the water.
Published
February 2, 2021

Swimming and diving: High school teams adjusting to virtual meets

Area swimmers are happy to be competing in any way, but acknowledge this season's virtual meets feel odd.
Published
January 31, 2021

No fans, no playoffs. So what’s motivating high school athletes this winter?

Athletes who have tasted postseason success talk about what keeps them focused during a pandemic-altered season.
Published
January 21, 2021

Ranks of high school game officials down sharply this winter

Now that schools in the four "yellow" counties will be allowed to start playing games, it's uncertain whether enough officials will be available.
Published
January 20, 2021

High school swimming overview: Unusual season will feature virtual meets, patchwork competition

Central Maine teams adapting to bevy of challenges with hopes of staying the course.
Published
December 16, 2020

Maine high school swim teams prepare for a season unlike any other

Coaches will have to find creative ways to motivate swimmers, including competing in virtual meets, during pandemic.
Published
December 4, 2020

High school winter practices pushed back to January

Individual drills involving players and coaches can start as planned on Monday in "green" counties, but team practices and scrimmages have been moved from Dec. 14 to Jan. 4.
Published
November 20, 2020

This winter, coin flip replaces opening tip-off

The Maine Principals' Association releases its COVID-19 safety guidelines on each high school winter sport.