First day of pitchers and catchers workouts marks return to baseball and softball after 2020 was wiped out by coronavirus.
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Pitchers and catchers begin throwing as spring sports season gets under way
It’s been 21 months since high school baseball and softball teams last officially practiced because of the pandemic.
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Remember When: The Winslow softball and baseball programs pulled off title sweep in 1993
The Black Raiders enjoyed banner day at St. Joseph’s College, with each team reaching the pinnacle.
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Remember When: Right ingredients propelled 2012 Cony softball team to perfect season, Class A title
Aided by near-perfect pitching by Sonja Morse, Rams edged South Portland for first state championship in 29 years.
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Remember When: The 2015 Messalonskee softball team took home the Class A title
Strong in all areas, the Eagles beat Bangor in a thriller and edged Scarborough in another thanks to key home run from Kristy Prelgovisk.
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Remember When: Lisbon, MCI played the highest scoring softball title game in state history
The Greyhounds rallied to beat the Huskies, 20-16, in the 1990 Class B championship game.
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Remember When: Skowhegan won its first softball championship in 21 years
A heavy-hitting lineup in 2014 took Skowhegan back to the final and, this time, to the peak of Class A.
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Remember When: 40 years ago, Gardiner won its only state softball championship
Led by a determined group of players with a famous football coach, the Tigers took Class A by storm in 1980.
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Should coaches be paid for a canceled season?
School districts in Maine have been wrestling with the dilemma, balancing financial concerns with the desire to reward coaches for work they do with student-athletes throughout the year.
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Remember When: The 2016 Madison softball team rose to the occasion
Commitment to summer tournaments and creating a culture of community turned Bulldogs back into powerhouse.