The Athletes of the Year

Winners of the Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram Athlete of the Year awards: 

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Abbey Leonardi of Kennebunk, one of the top cross country runners in the nation, is congratulated by her parents, Lynda and Jack, after being named the Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram Female Athlete of the Year during the 25th annual all-sports awards ceremony Friday night at The Landing at Pine Point in Scarborough. Sam Dexter of Messalonskee was the male winner. Photos by Carl D. Walsh/Staff Photographer

Amy Vachon, a past female athlete of the year and a current UMaine assistant women's basketball coach, was the guest speaker. Carl D. Walsh/Staff Photographer

Maisie Silverman, the girls' tennis player of the year, receives her plaque from Steve Solloway, a Press Herald columnist and master of ceremonies. The top athletes in each high school sport were recognized with a short vignette, then awarded a framed photo of themselves in competition.

Megan Fortier of Falmouth, the girls' hockey player of the year, checks out her awards photo at the ceremony sponsored by the Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram.

Rhett Chase of Camden Hills, the wrestler of the year, shares his awards photo. Carl D. Walsh/Staff Photographer

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• Kennebunk, Messalonskee stars named top athletes

2012: Abbey Leonardi, Kennebunk, and Sam Dexter, Messalonskee

2011: Mia Rapolla, Gorham, and Peter Gwilym, Cheverus

2010: Jenni Roberts, Sanford, and Will Geoghegan, Brunswick

2009: Stephanie Whitten, Waterville, and Nate Doehler, Bonny Eagle

2008: Becky O’Brien, Greely, and Kyle Stilphen, Gardiner

2007: Kelsey Wilson, Gorham, and Jared Turcotte, Lewiston

2006: Michelle Libby, Sacopee Valley, and Josh Pelletier, Foxcroft Academy

2005: Katie Rollins, Cony, and Skip Edwards, Portland

2004: Brittany Veazie, Dexter, and Mark Rogers, Mt. Ararat

2003: Erin Hatch, Thornton Academy, and Ben True, Greely

2002: Sarah Marshall, McAuley, and Jon Kane, Deering

2001: Lani Boardman, York, and Parker Adams, NYA

2000: Noel Beagle, Gorham, and Jeremy Shorey, Lisbon

1999: Jenn Moreau, Mt. Ararat, and Roger Levesque, Falmouth

1998: Katie Toye, Scarborough, and Tom Waterman, Bangor

1997: Kristi Knights, South Portland, and David Romilly, Wells

1996: Amy Vachon, Cony, and T.J. Caouette, Winthrop

1995: Nichole Motil, Thornton Academy, and T.J. Caouette, Winthrop

1994: Cindy Blodgett, Lawrence, and Jamie Cook, Kennebunk

1993: Sandi Carver, Jonesport-Beals, and Jamie Cook, Kennebunk

1992: Kristen Briggs, York, and Mike Brady, Cape Elizabeth

1991: Melissa Lockman, John Bapst, and Ryan Werner, Scarborough

1990: Christina Strong, Georges Valley, and Dan Ladd, Oxford Hills

1989: Stephanie Carter, Schenck, and Rob Pendergist, Ellsworth

1988: Missy Kelsen, Deering, and Tim Scott, Ellsworth

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