RICHMOND — The Richmond softball team swept a doubleheader from Vinalhaven on Saturday, taking the first game 7-6 and the nightcap 18-3. In game one, the Bobcats (8-6) scored five runs in the third and fourth innings to rally from a 6-2 deficit. Sam Leathers had two hits for Richmond, while teammate Breonna Dufresne scored […]
Softball
Local baseball and softball teams expanding their horizons with nontraditional matchups
Players and coaches said they are enjoying playing fresh opponents across different classes and conferences.
Softball: Nokomis snaps Hall-Dale’s winning streak at 62 games
Coots strikes out 11 in two-hitter as Warriors top Bulldogs.
Maranacook and Winthrop increase co-op arrangements as participation numbers dip
The schools now are merged in softball, boys lacrosse, girls lacrosse and boys tennis this spring.
Some spring openers still in doubt as opening competitions loom
First games of the season scheduled for as early as Thursday.
Softball: Ace pitchers, knowledgable catcher keep Hall-Dale softball on top
The Bulldogs have won 55 straight games heading into the Class C state championship game against Bucksport.
In photos: See the action from some of Thursday night’s spring sports games
Check out some of our favorite shots from softball, baseball and lacrosse.
Alfond Center, city work to resolve parking problems at Purnell Wrigley Field in Waterville
There will be many changes this year with parking at the ballfield on Mathews Avenue to alleviate disruption and inconvenience to neighbors, according to city and Alfond Youth & Community Center officials.
Number of sports officials dwindling to crisis level, but Alfond center seeks to train next generation in Waterville area
Alfond Youth & Community Center hosted a clinic Saturday to help bolster the ranks of local baseball and softball umpires. Leaders say there is a national shortage of sports officials caused by their poor treatment at the hands of coaches, parents and fans.
‘Building strong women on and off the field’: Antoine Tolton’s Wolfpack softball team
Maine Wolfpack Softball, founded by Antoine Tolton, is a travel softball team for those 12 years old and younger. Tolton’s main goal is to “build strong women who believe that they can do anything they want, as long as they apply themselves and always give 100%.”