After a year away from track and field, the first big meet of the season is a celebration, Travis Lazarczyk writes.
Track & Field
Track and field: Trying to qualify becomes a unique challenge at Capital City Classic
Fewer spots are available in state meets, while conference meet status is determined by ranking instead of hitting a time or distance.
Track and field: Return of Capital City Classic, Community Cup rejuvenates central Maine teams
With conference and state championship meets on tap, coaches see value in tuneup events this weekend.
Track and Field: KVAC, MVC championships planned, to be held in multiple locations
Both the KVAC and MVC championship meets will be split up into multiple locations over multiple days.
Outdoor track: State meets to return in June with a familiar look
One of the biggest changes will be reducing the field in each event from 32 to 24 competitors in an effort to ease crowding.
With just one varsity sport this spring, Wiscasset track and field team hosts 1st meet
Wolverines host first Mountain Valley Conference meet since 2019.
Track and field: Messalonskee hosts first meet in over 30 years at turf facility
Eagles host Skowhegan and Belfast in landmark moment for track and field program.
2021 track and field overview: In a season of unknowns, teams ready to get back to work
After nearly two years since the last outdoor meet, coaches will use preseason, early meets to evaluate their squads.
Spring sports season taking shape, but it’ll look different
With transportation issues looming, schools are going to be playing regional opponents, and the weekends might be really busy.
Maine high school sports to have open playoffs this spring
Knowing that schools may lose games during the regular season because of COVID-19 disruptions, the Maine Principals’ Association will allow all teams to participate in the postseason.