The awards honor the top high school athletes, coaches and teams from across the state.
Varsity Maine
Female Athlete of the Year: Kristina Kelly, Camden Hills
Kelly, a senior, earned National Player of the Year honors in girls’ soccer after leading the Windjammers to a fourth consecutive Class A state title.
Sidelines: The 2020 spring nothing but ifs, what could have beens in high school sports
A season of no sports to celebrate is over and gone, Travis Lazarczyk writes.
Remember when: Richmond softball program dominated landscape with nationally recognized win streak
Bobcats won 88 straight games — fifth longest in the country at the time — from 2013-17, a stretch that included four Class D championships and five Class D final berths.
Our View: Upon further review, Maine should stay away from hoops replay
Instant replay does not live up to its lofty promises.
Our View: Wheelchair athlete should be allowed to compete alongside teammates
The MPA should reverse its decision on Jonathan Schomaker, a 15-year-old sophomore at Leavitt Area High School.
Class C tennis: Make it 12 straight titles for Waynflete boys
The Flyers defeat Orono, 4-1, to secure their 12th consecutive Class C championship in boys’ tennis.
Maine high schools struggle to grow ranks of referees
Many who officiate at the high school level will retire soon, but rigid schedules and fan hostility can deter younger refs.
WITH RESULTS — H.S. wrestling: Oxford Hills’ Cole Dunham, Mountain Valley’s Darin Buono win qualifier
Dunham earns 182-pound title, Buono wins 195 final for his 150th career victory.
Field hockey a family affair at Skowhegan
Multiple generations have enjoyed success during Paula Doughty’s tenure with Indians.