Athletes who have tasted postseason success talk about what keeps them focused during a pandemic-altered season.
Skiing
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Nordic ski teams at southern Maine schools face a new obstacle
Practices have resumed at many schools this week, but without snow there’s a lot of running, strength training and agility work.
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High school skiing overview: With few exceptions, sport has maintained some sense of normalcy during the pandemic
It’s almost business as usual for Alpine skiers, while Nordic skiers make adjustments with masks.
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Remember When: The Freeport boys raced to back to back Class C Alpine state titles
The tight-knit Falcons brought an end to a dominant run from Fort Kent with crowns in 2010 and 2011.
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Nordic skiing: Season gets under way, with Maranacook racing to victory
Quarry Trails in Waterville hosts five-team meet, with the Black Bears racing to the top.
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Some coaches lead their teams through individualized workouts, while others play the waiting game
Coaches immediately forced to get creative with teams on first day of winter sports season.
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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.
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This winter, coin flip replaces opening tip-off
The Maine Principals’ Association releases its COVID-19 safety guidelines on each high school winter sport.
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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.
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High school skiing state championships moved out of Aroostook County
MPA says events in northern Maine present challenges during pandemic, including overnight stays for teams across state.