But it isn’t all chill and grill: athletes and coaches share some of the ways they’ve used the past couple weeks to prepare for the fall season.
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Posted inSoftball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Hall-Dale softball rallies past Dirigo to make fifth straight Class C final
The Bulldogs score two runs in the sixth and shut the door in the seventh to keep their title defense alive.
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Posted inBaseball, Softball, Sports, Varsity Maine
In Maine high school baseball and softball, navigating short season takes mental approach
With 16 games to play in a short span of time, a short stretch of struggles can tank a team or player’s season.
Posted inSports, Track & Field, Varsity Maine
Five takeaways from the Mountain Valley Conference track championships
Lisbon boys, girls win tight meets; top competitors go at it in boys high jump, distance events.
Posted inBaseball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Baseball notebook: Maine high school pitchers showcase arms
Several pitchers are off to dominant starts in southern Maine; Cony has rebounded from an opening loss in Class B North.
Posted inSoftball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Hall-Dale softball overcomes early obstacles, tops Dirigo
The Bulldogs commit two errors in the first inning, but pull it together thanks to a balanced offense and strong showing from pitcher Lucy Gray.
Posted inSports, Varsity Maine, Wrestling
Boys wrestling: 2025 Varsity Maine All-State team
Several grapplers return to the list, including one who earned his 200th career victory this season.
Posted inSports, Varsity Maine, Wrestling
Maine’s New England wrestling championship qualifiers
Wells has four wrestlers advance to next month’s tournament in Rhode Island.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Thursday’s Augusta basketball tournament highlight reel
Top plays from the boys and girls C South and D South semifinals at the Augusta Civic Center.
Posted inGirls Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Madison girls basketball shakes off slow start, ousts Dirigo
The Bulldogs go on a 17-0 run and outscore the Cougars 33-5 in the second and third quarters to return to Class C South final.