The four regional champions are a reminder of our resiliency in tough times, Travis Lazarczyk writes.
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Sidelines: University of Maine women’s basketball team deserves credit for navigating tough season
Getting through the 2020-21 season without a Covid-19 case is an accomplishment, even if the Black Bears didn’t reach their ultimate goal, Travis Lazarczyk writes.
Cheering: Bangor, Medomak Valley, Freeport and Monmouth Academy take home conference titles after virtual meets
Teams take home conference hardware as results were announced virtually.
Girls basketball: Hall-Dale holds off furious Carrabec comeback to win Class C/D title
Strong defensive effort in first half helps give Bulldogs win central Maine tournament championship.
Girls basketball: Gardiner rallies past Lawrence to win central Maine A/B title
Lizzy Gruber’s 24 points, Kassidy Collins’s big shot lead Tigers past Bulldogs in second half.
Boys basketball: Winthrop stages incredible late rally to sink Madison, win C/D championship
Ramblers overcome 17-point fourth quarter deficit to take home the hardware.
Boys hockey: Camden Hills skates away with central Maine tournament title
Windjammers break open close game, roll past Capital Region to win championship.
Boys basketball: Maranacook finishes perfect season by beating Skowhegan in A/B central Maine final
McClure’s 25, Cormier’s 23 lead Black Bears to third straight runaway win in tournament.
Central Maine basketball tournament title contenders are soaking in the moment
While on a smaller scale than past years, an opportunity to win a championship motivates the participants.
Unique volleyball season arrives, and many teams are ready to compete
Coaches excited for matches, while also curious as to how season will go.