Central Maine teams and athletes turn in memorable performances this winter.
Wrestling
Sidelines: Rockland trailblazing wrestler Maddie Ripley enjoyed success that may never be matched
Ripley made history by becoming first girl to win an open title competing against boys, and it’s possible we won’t see another wrestler like her, Dave Dyer writes.
Wrestling: Noble makes history by winning the first girls team championship
Four of six wrestlers place first for Knights; Maddie Ripley wrestles in her final Maine tournament.
Wrestling: Massabesic wins first Class A state title since 2008
The Mustangs edge defending champion Noble by five points, despite having four fewer wrestlers than the Knights.
Class B wrestling: Maddie Ripley adds to historic wrestling career with another state title
Oceanside senior wins 113-pound title at Class B championships a year after becoming first girl to win in open tournament.
Number of girls wrestling in Maine grows at rapid rate as more programs hold tournaments
According to the Maine Principals’ Association, 97 female grapplers will participate in the Maine State Girls Wrestling Championships, nearly double the amount from last year.
Wrestling: Mt. Blue climbs to top at Class A North championships
The Cougars win the title with some upsets in the later rounds. Windham/Gray-NG/Westbrook is the runner-up, while Edward Little and Oxford Hills each have an individual champ. With complete results.
Wrestling: Noble, Wells capture dual meet state titles
The Knights take advantage after top seed Massabesic withdraws, and the Warriors win their third Class B title in the fourth year of the format.
Wrestling: Cony grapplers stand out at KVAC championships
Jonny Lettre repeats as 285 pound champion, while Kaiden Veilleux nabs first title at 190.
Wrestling notebook: Area teams ramp up for KVAC tournament
Conference meets kick off sport’s postseason.