Rams, Shipbuilders and Eagles turn in dominant performances in the virtual meet.
Swimming
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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.
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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.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Boys Hockey, Girls Basketball, Skiing, Sports, Swimming, Varsity Maine
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.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Boys Hockey, Cheering, Girls Basketball, Girls Hockey, Sports, Swimming, Varsity Maine
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.
Posted inSwimming, Varsity Maine
High school swimming overview: Unusual season will feature virtual meets, patchwork competition
Central Maine teams adapting to bevy of challenges with hopes of staying the course.
Posted inSports, Swimming, Times Record Sports, Varsity Maine
Maine high school swim teams prepare for a season unlike any other
Coaches will have to find creative ways to motivate swimmers, including competing in virtual meets, during pandemic.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Boys Hockey, Cheering, Girls Basketball, Girls Hockey, Indoor Track, Skiing, Sports, Swimming, Uncategorized, Varsity Maine, Wrestling
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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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.