Eagles are looking to return to heights of past few seasons, while Bulldogs are eager to build and learn this spring.
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2021 softball overview: With two years’ removal from playing, pitching looms even larger
The lost season last year should benefit pitchers over hitters, and lift teams who feature an ace in the circle.
2021 tennis overview: It’s back to normal — kind of — for tennis teams this spring
Open tournaments and missed season in 2020 make it hard to peg the contenders and predict the power structure.
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.