Some of the best plays from Maine’s season-opening weekend.
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Varsity Maine Female Athlete of the Year: Maddie Ripley, Oceanside
Ripley not only made state history, but she helped move the sport forward for girls in Maine.
Sidelines: Rockland trailblazing wrestler Maddie Ripley enjoyed success that may never be matched
Ripley made history by becoming first girl to win an open title competing against boys, and it’s possible we won’t see another wrestler like her, Dave Dyer writes.
Class B wrestling: Maddie Ripley adds to historic wrestling career with another state title
Oceanside senior wins 113-pound title at Class B championships a year after becoming first girl to win in open tournament.
Number of girls wrestling in Maine grows at rapid rate as more programs hold tournaments
According to the Maine Principals’ Association, 97 female grapplers will participate in the Maine State Girls Wrestling Championships, nearly double the amount from last year.
Boys’ basketball: High-scoring Oceanside vows to ‘ease off the throttle’ in light of complaints
Coach Larry Reed says the school was contacted by the Maine Principals’ Association after his team defeated winless Belfast by 88 points.
Leavitt quarterback Noah Carpenter wins 52nd Fitzpatrick Trophy
The honor goes annually to the top senior in Maine high school football.
Maddie Ripley looks toward next goal after historic wrestling season
After becoming the first girl in Maine history to win a state title in an open tournament, the Oceanside senior sets her sights on another banner year.
Football: Versatile offense has Oceanside one win from first state title
The undefeated Mariners have been equally dangerous throwing and running the ball, averaging over 40 points per game.
2022-23 wrestling wrap-up: Sport took giant step forward this winter
Numbers began to rise for area teams; Maddie Ripley makes history as state’s first female champion.