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.
Track & Field
Jayden Flaker makes his own mark on the track
The younger brother of Scarborough sprint star Jarett Flaker wins the AAU Junior Olympics 110 high hurdles for his age group on his 16th birthday, with a time among the best ever for a Maine athlete.
Catching Up With: Waterville’s Jordhan Levine had a near-perfect finish to track career
At 2014 Class B outdoor track and field championships, Levine won three out of four events, racking up 38 points for the Purple Panthers on the way to a second consecutive boys state title.
2020 Spring Sports Senior Spotlights: Monmouth Mustangs
Recognizing the spring sports seniors from Monmouth Academy.
Remember When: Mararanacook track star Abby Mace dominated the 2010 Class C state championship meet
Mace, then a sophomore, swept the distance events, winning the 800 meters, 1,600 meters and 3,200 meters at Dover-Foxcroft.
Remember When: The Waterville girls outdoor track and field program dominated the state for nearly a decade
From the 2007 season through 2015, the Purple Panthers set the standard in Class B, winning nine straight state championships.
Track and field: Longtime rivals and friends still pushing each other
Mt. Ararat runner Lisandro Berry-Gaviria and Brunswick’s Will Shaughnessy train together before embarking on collegiate careers.
Remember When: Jesse Labreck dominated the 2008 Class A track and field championship meet
The Messalonskee senior had what might be the most dominant day in Maine high school sports history.
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.
Track and field: Top athletes denied chances at setting, or improving upon, state records
Seniors lose last chance at setting or improving marks, while juniors miss a key season in their progression.