The senior was a standout as a quarterback, basketball player and pitcher, and will go on to play baseball at the University of Maine.
Baseball
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.
Alternative summer baseball league continues to grow
American Legion’s presence in southern Maine has dwindled with the rise of the wooden bat CMG Mortgage Baseball League for high schoolers.
Babe Ruth league to skip district tournaments as a result of low numbers
All-Star teams in all three age tiers will go directly to state tournaments, which begin July 8.
Legion baseball: As junior Legion numbers grow, senior teams hope to benefit
Though number of senior teams dips again, optimism picks up as junior level adds teams.
Class C baseball: Noah Austin dominant as Lisbon beats Orono for state title
Austin strikes out 11 batters, and Greyhounds prevent repeat of 2017 title game.
Class C baseball: Noah Austin dominant as Lisbon beats Orono for state title
Austin strikes out 11 batters, and Greyhounds avoid repeat of 2017 title game.