Thompson takes over a starring role for Waterville girls; freshmen step up for Messalonskee girls.
Maranacook Black Bears
High school hockey notebook: Capital Region adjusts and adapts under new coach Richard Fortin
Cony/Hall-Dale/Monmouth/Erskine gets creative on defense; Kennebec shows mental toughness in strong start.
Local roundup: Gardiner girls basketball gets past Winthrop
Lizzy Gruber leads way with 13 points, 15 rebounds for Tigers.
Sure, face masks can be a hassle, but high school basketball players grateful for games
Maine has mandated masks to be worn by high school athletes during games. For some players the adjustment hasn’t been easy.
Boys hockey: Kennebec pelts Capital Region 5-2
The River Hawks jumped out to a three-goal lead in the first period and kept the Hawks at that distance the rest of the way.
High school skiing overview: With few exceptions, sport has maintained some sense of normalcy during the pandemic
It’s almost business as usual for Alpine skiers, while Nordic skiers make adjustments with masks.
Boys hockey: Quincy Tobias helps lead Cony past Capital Region
The Rams forward had a goal and an assist in the 2-1 victory at the two teams’ shared home rink Monday night.
Nordic skiing: Season gets under way, with Maranacook racing to victory
Quarry Trails in Waterville hosts five-team meet, with the Black Bears racing to the top.
High schools grapple with decision to allow media into indoor athletic events
Many schools — including Cony, Skowhegan and Winthrop, among others — are allowing media into games while others such as Winslow and Waterville are restricting access altogether.
Boys basketball: Maranacook, Erskine adjusting goals and expectations
With no MPA tournament this winter, postseason regulars find different objectives for season.