The Maine Principals’ Association releases its COVID-19 safety guidelines on each high school winter sport.
Boys Basketball
What could high school sports look like this winter in Maine?
It’s been a successful fall season outside for many schools, but winter sports played inside present challenges that require creative problem-solving during the pandemic.
Maine’s high school winter sports season put on hold indefinitely
Practices were scheduled to start on Nov. 16, but they have been delayed while the Maine Principals’ Association meets with state agencies about COVID-19 safety protocols.
Tom Maines retires from basketball because of health considerations
The Hall of Fame coach was in his second stint as Morse high’s boys’ basketball coach, but retired after undergoing cancer treatment and having a lung removed.
Brunswick athletes return to playing fields, open Phase 1 conditioning
Despite a delayed start to season because of the pandemic, Dragons glad to be back on fields.
Male Athlete of the Year: Zach Maturo, Bonny Eagle
The Scots’ senior was a finalist for both football’s Fitzpatrick Trophy and the Mr. Maine Basketball award.
Boys’ Game of the Year: Class B basketball state final
A furious Maranacook rally forced overtime, but Caribou made the key plays at the end of the second overtime to win its second straight title.
Carrington Miller tabbed next boys basketball coach at Temple Academy
Miller, who was a 1,000-point scorer in high school and college, is ready to lead the Bereans.
Central Maine Boys Basketball Coach of the Year: Travis Magnusson, Maranacook
In first year with the team, coach guided the Black Bears to their first state title game in 12 years.
Central Maine Boys Basketball Player of the Year: Simon McCormick, Cony
Senior point guard excelled on both ends of the court while leading Rams to A North title game.