Open tournaments and missed season in 2020 make it hard to peg the contenders and predict the power structure.
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2021 track and field overview: In a season of unknowns, teams ready to get back to work
After nearly two years since the last outdoor meet, coaches will use preseason, early meets to evaluate their squads.
New coaches abound in central Maine as spring season gets underway
More than 20 coaches take the reins either for the first time or after missing the 2020 spring due to the coronavirus.
High school athletes eager to start anew at first day of spring practices
Spring sports get underway for the first time in two years following a season negated by the coronavirus pandemic.
Sidelines: A year lost due to pandemic brings joy and gratitude to high school spring sports
Messalonskee senior Gabby Smart is one of the athletes who is thrilled for the season to begin, Travis Lazarczyk writes.
2020-21 high school boys basketball wrap-up: Central Maine teams, players excel in pandemic-shortened season
A regional tournament to close out the season brought was one of many highlights in the winter.
2020-21 high school hockey wrap-up: Against all odds, teams got a season in amidst a pandemic
There were challenges aplenty from ice time to COVID protocols, but games, and even a tournament, made for a fulfilling season.
Athletes and coaches excited for return to normalcy with spring season
MPA announced last week that the spring season will feature regional and state championships.
Boys basketball: Maranacook starts fast, rolls to victory over Messalonskee
Black Bears nearly reach triple figures, advance to A/B final in central Maine tournament.
Boys hockey: Gardiner edges Messalonskee in overtime of central Maine tournament
Casey Paul scores game-winner, which ultimately sends Capital Region into the championship game.