With springtime stress behind us, things this time of year are just better, Mike Mandell writes.
Varsity Maine
Local roundup: No. 1 Skowhegan handles Lewiston in Class A North quarterfinal
Lillian Noyes allowed two hits and struck out eight batters for the River Hawks.
Local roundup: Forest Hills eliminates Richmond in Class D South quarterfinals
Kelsey Rancourt had three hits for the Tigers, who advanced to Saturday’s semifinals.
C South baseball: Mountain Valley tops Winthrop in 9-inning prelim showdown
Falcons see four-run lead evaporate but rally for win in extras.
2024 postseason field set for central Maine baseball, softball teams
Thirty-two central Maine teams bound for playoffs, which begin next week.
Track and field: Central Maine teams and individuals poised to compete for state titles
The Winslow boys are slight favorites in Class C, and local jumpers seek individual titles.
Local roundup: Hall-Dale softball shuts out Telstar
Torie Tibbetts and K.J. Greenhalgh had three hits apiece for the Bulldogs.
Local roundup: Carrabec softball defeats Searsport
Adawna Landry scored three runs for the Cobras, who improved to 11-5.
Baseball, softball playoff pictures coming into focus ahead of final games
Messo, Monmouth baseball, Skowhegan, Nokomis, Hall-Dale softball headed for high seeds.
Boys lacrosse: Gardiner shines defensively in victory over Oak Hill
Tigers hold Raiders to season-low four goals in crossover victory.