Chantelle Bouchard, Biddeford junior, catcher: Bouchard swept the SMAA awards this year, earning honors as defensive player of the year, offensive player of the year and player of the year. She helped the Tigers to the Class A state title game by hitting a team-high .513 with six home runs, 36 RBI and 20 runs. […]
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Class A softball: Skowhegan wins state crown with seventh-inning rally
River Hawks score three in final at-bat against Biddeford to win first title since 2014.
Lacrosse: Messalonskee boys, girls teams win Class B quarterfinal matchups
Messalonskee girls take care of Mt. Ararat, while boy cruise past Biddeford.
No easy path in open high school playoffs this spring
With teams playing in regional pods throughout the regular season, there’s a lot of mystery heading into the playoffs in baseball, softball and lacrosse.
High school rivals continue success as college pole vaulters
Travis Snyder has a good crack at qualifying for the NCAA Division I championship, while Ben Drummey is ranked second in Division III after a breakout freshman season.
Monmouth claims Class C cheer state championship
Cheerleading: Bangor (Class A), Hermon (Class B) and Penobscot Valley (Class D) also earn state crowns.
With no in-person workouts, coaches worry about athletes
Most high school coaches in southern Maine have been unable to work in-person with their athletes this summer. They’re concerned about the physical condition and emotional well-being of the students.
Worries abound over mental health risks if fall sports are called off
Athletes, coaches and administrators emphasize the social and emotional importance of athletics for high school students – and the potential for negative consequences if games cannot be played.
Field hockey: Skowhegan gets back to the top of Class A
Skowhegan avenges loss to Biddeford last season to win 19th state title.
Field hockey: Familiar teams to vie for state championships
Biddeford and Skowhegan will meet again for the Class A title, while York is back in the Class B championship game for the seventh straight year.