Coaches, athletic directors start planning months in advance to find the right competition.
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Cullen Adams becomes South Portland’s first Travis Roy Award winner
Boys hockey: The forward scored 16 goals and assisted on 11 others for the Class A semifinalist Red Riots this season.
Optimism — and concerns — grow for the high school state basketball tournaments
Many are wondering what’s in store for the postseason as play-in games are less than a month away.
South Portland junior generating buzz among college basketball recruiters
Six-foot-10 JP Estrella has athletic scholarship offers from major college powers, but most high school basketball fans in Maine have never seen him play.
Maine high school sports to have open playoffs this spring
Knowing that schools may lose games during the regular season because of COVID-19 disruptions, the Maine Principals’ Association will allow all teams to participate in the postseason.
With spectator restrictions in place, schools get creative in streaming contests to fans
Athletic directors turn to various platforms to livestream high school events.
A bittersweet alternative: 7-on-7 touch football at Maine high schools
Despite the disappointment of no tackle football this fall, players relish the opportunity to compete – and have some fun.
No spectators will be allowed at SMAA events this fall
The Western Maine Conference, however, will allow some fans – but none from visiting teams.
First day of fall high school sports season finally arrives
After months of wondering whether there would be any sports this fall, most schools across the state held their first practices in soccer, field hockey, cross country and golf on Monday.
Girls’ Game of the Year: Hockey state final
A high-scoring affair was anticipated in the championship game, but undefeated Lewiston needed an overtime goal to edge underdog Cape Elizabeth/Waynflete/South Portland, 1-0.