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.
Wrestling
Maine’s high school winter sports season put on hold indefinitely
Practices were scheduled to start on Nov. 16, but they have been delayed while the Maine Principals’ Association meets with state agencies about COVID-19 safety protocols.
Female Athlete of the Year: Kristina Kelly, Camden Hills
Kelly, a senior, earned National Player of the Year honors in girls’ soccer after leading the Windjammers to a fourth consecutive Class A state title.
Central Maine Wrestler of the Year: Mark Ward, Mount View
Senior hit 150 career victories, won third state title in third different weight class.
Central Maine sports winter athletes of the year
The Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel honor the area’s best for the 2019-20 season.
Wrestling: Area athletes ready for New England tournament
Mt. Ararat/Brunswick, Noble send large group of representatives; Mount View’s Ward among wrestlers to watch.
Wrestling: Noble reclaims its place atop Class A
Riding four individual champions, the Knights win their first team title since 2011.
Wrestling: In Maine, maintaining weight becomes the goal
Push for safety over years has curtailed cutting in favor making a steady, healthy weight the objective.
Wrestling: In Maine, maintaining weight becomes the goal
Push for safety over years has curtailed cutting in favor making a steady, healthy weight the objective.
Wrestling: It’s all on the line as focus shifts to regional tournaments
Mt. Ararat/Brunswick, Belfast favorites in A and B North, but challengers lurk.