The Bulldogs came together to deliver a dream spring, one that culminated in the program’s first championship in 28 years.
Baseball
Remember When: Waterville baseball stopped Greely to win the 2011 Class B title
Dominant Purple Panthers overcome long rain delay and a few late rallies to win second consecutive state title.
Spring coaches appreciate opportunity to touch base with their players
MPA relaxed its ‘hands off’ rule, allowing communication about individual training and conditioning exercises.
Delay to spring season hits home for baseball, softball teams
Coaches and pitchers not able to gather on day pitchers and catchers were scheduled to report.
High school athletes on spring delay: ‘We just want to play’
Student-athletes react to the MPA’s decision to delay the start of spring practices for a month.
Male Athlete of the Year: Colton Carson, Oxford Hills
The senior was a standout as a quarterback, basketball player and pitcher, and will go on to play baseball at the University of Maine.
Kennebec Journal Baseball Coach of the Year: Don Plourde, Cony
After back-to-back 4-12 records, Rams enjoyed a turnaround season and playoff berth.
Kennebec Journal Baseball Player of the Year: Jay Lauter, Maranacook
Senior left-hander was one of the Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference’s most dominant pitchers.
Morning Sentinel Baseball Player of the Year: David Barre, Waterville
To Waterville’s Barre, baseball is about fancy footwork and fun.
Morning Sentinel Baseball Coach of the Year: Jeff Pillsbury, Mt. Abram
Pillsbury led Roadrunners to first playoff win in nine seasons.