Now that schools in the four “yellow” counties will be allowed to start playing games, it’s uncertain whether enough officials will be available.
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In a major shift, schools in ‘yellow’ counties get go-ahead for practices and games
The Maine Principals’ Association and state agencies reverse course, allowing teams in yellow counties to start practices and eventually play games.
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Deering wins first high school esports state championship
The Rams team of Mick Fennessy, Ian Sullivan and Connor Eide didn’t lose a game all season to help Deering win a state title in Rocket League.
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It’s back to work for many of the state’s high school winter teams
The first day of individual skills and conditioning workouts was Monday, and many schools across the state welcomed winter sports athletes back into the gym or on the ice.
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High school winter practices pushed back to January
Individual drills involving players and coaches can start as planned on Monday in “green” counties, but team practices and scrimmages have been moved from Dec. 14 to Jan. 4.
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Maine high schools embrace video games as competitive sports
Esports have surged in popularity worldwide over the past five years or so, and this fall they have debuted as a varsity sport in Maine.
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This winter, coin flip replaces opening tip-off
The Maine Principals’ Association releases its COVID-19 safety guidelines on each high school winter sport.
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High school wrestling season pushed back to late February
The Maine Principals’ Association announced the move Thursday in hopes that pandemic conditions will improve enough to allow for competition.
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Bob Butler, longtime keeper of the Maine Heal points, dies at 96
The gymnasium at York High is named after Butler, who served there as a coach and athletic director. He was an inaugural member of the Maine Basketball Hall of Fame.
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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.