Sidelines: Virtual swim meets are a staunch reminder that pandemic still impacting high school sports

Swimming

Published
January 12, 2022

Sidelines: Virtual swim meets are a staunch reminder that pandemic still impacting high school sports

While sports have come a long way in Maine over last year, a return to normalcy still seems far away, Drew Bonifant writes.
Published
December 20, 2021

After year of virtual meets, Cony swim team embracing a return to live competition

The pandemic brought about many changes — many still in place today — but Rams finally have opportunity to compete.
Published
December 2, 2021

High school swimming preview: Teams prep for full meets after year of competing virtually

Several central Maine teams are also still trying to add depth.
Published
July 7, 2021

Legendary Cape Elizabeth swimming coach Don Richards dies at 83

The town named its community pool after Richards, who guided his teams to 11 state championships and was named Maine Swimming Coach of the Year eight times.
Published
March 25, 2021

2020-2021 high school swimming wrap-up: athletes, coaches adjust to virtual meets

With only teammates as competition in the nearby lanes, swimmers had to find an inner drive to compete this winter.
Published
March 17, 2021

Mt. Ararat boys join Cony and Morse girls as KVAC swimming champions

Rams, Shipbuilders and Eagles turn in dominant performances in the virtual meet.
Published
February 21, 2021

Pandemic forces swim teams to compete in eerily quiet virtual meets

High school teams that are lucky enough to find a pool are engaging in a different form of competition, though some teams in southern Maine have yet to get into the water.
Published
February 2, 2021

Swimming and diving: High school teams adjusting to virtual meets

Area swimmers are happy to be competing in any way, but acknowledge this season's virtual meets feel odd.
Published
January 31, 2021

No fans, no playoffs. So what’s motivating high school athletes this winter?

Athletes who have tasted postseason success talk about what keeps them focused during a pandemic-altered season.
Published
January 21, 2021

Ranks of high school game officials down sharply this winter

Now that schools in the four "yellow" counties will be allowed to start playing games, it's uncertain whether enough officials will be available.