Waterville Purple Panthers Archives

Communication is everything for Maine tennis doubles teams

Whether it’s verbal or reading body language, developing chemistry can help create success.

A talented crop of seniors is ready to continue their success on the court.

A strong contender lurks in Class C, while several teams try to recharge young lineups.

by Staff Report April 6, 2026April 6, 2026

Hamel, a Fitzpatrick Trophy winner as a player for the Purple Panthers and an assistant since 2019, takes over for Isaac LeBlanc.

Underclassmen dominate this list of top Alpine and Nordic skiers from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel area.

Maranacook and Mt. Blue skiers are well-represented on this list of the area’s top skiers.

Sprinters, distance runners, jumpers and throwers are represented on this winter’s list of the area’s best.

Six members of the newly formed Capital Area co-op (Cony, Gardiner, Hall-Dale) make the list.

Underclassmen rule the pool, with five freshmen and two sophomores earning all-area nods.

Multiple state champions hold down list of area’s best grapplers.