Senior catcher emerged as huge presence in the Raider lineup.
Softball
Morning Sentinel Softball Coach of the Year: Ron Smith, Mt. Blue
Smith led Cougars to first quarterfinal appearance in more than a decade.
Morning Sentinel Softball Player of the Year: Sydney Ames, Skowhegan
Key cog in order and ace in the circle, senior shines in starring role.
Softball: Passion breeds Madison softball success
Offseason work a key to the Bulldogs’ state championship
The future arrives early for Madison softball team
Underclassmen grow up quickly and help Bulldogs to another Class C state championship.
Class C softball: Madison cruises past Dexter for 2nd straight state title
Bulldogs put to bed losing past at Brewer’s Coffin Field.
Softball: Brewer tops York 7-1 to capture Class B championship
Kenzie Dore’s three-run homer breaks it open as the Witches win their second straight state title.
Scarborough looking to extend its Class A softball reign
York, meanwhile, looks to win its first Class B title since 1989 in a game against defending state champ Brewer.
Softball: First-year phenoms
Madison’s freshmen trio has been key to the Bulldogs run back to the Class C state final.
Softball: Mariah Dunbar an unheralded hero for Skowhegan
Often overlooked, senior first baseman a key cog in team’s run to state title game.