The lost season last year should benefit pitchers over hitters, and lift teams who feature an ace in the circle.
Oak Hill Raiders
Monmouth claims Class C cheer state championship
Cheerleading: Bangor (Class A), Hermon (Class B) and Penobscot Valley (Class D) also earn state crowns.
Local roundup: Winthrop girls roll past Valley to open central Maine tourney play
Also, Mt. Abram boys win tournament prelim, and more basketball and hockey action from Wednesday.
Local roundup: Mt. Blue girls basketball stuns Messalonskee in OT in central Maine basketball tournament
Carrabec tops Valley in C/D boys preliminary game, with Luke Carey leading the way with 28 points.
Local roundup: Lizzy Gruber, Kassidy Collins double up to lead Gardiner girls basketball over Hall-Dale
Both forwards record double-doubles as Tigers improve to 5-2 with home victory.
Boys basketball: Oak Hill sets the pace in win over Monmouth
The Raiders’ zone defense stifles the Mustangs en route to tough victory.
Local roundup: Waterville girls basketball tops rival Winslow
Kalli Thompson scores 17 points, grabs 18 rebounds for Purple Panthers in win.
Local roundup: Waterville girls basketball secures victory over Messalonskee in final seconds
Paige St. Pierre hits game-winning shot with over three seconds remaining for Purple Panthers.
Local roundup: Oak Hill field hockey rolls to win over Dirigo
Adelle Surette scores two goals for Raiders in victory.
Girls soccer: Oak Hill, Richmond withstand tough conditions in draw
Tight defenses and steady rain made dominated the day.