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Softball
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The Red Riots continue to do damage with their bats, reaching double digits in runs for the fifth time in seven games.
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Here's a sample of game action and postgame interviews from around the state taken by our reporters this week.
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The top 10 baseball, softball and boys' and girls' lacrosse teams in Maine, through games of May 1.
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Injuries haven't slowed the Wildcats, and Freeport (6-0) and Medomak Valley (6-1) are also off to strong starts in Class B South.
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Andy Choi scores on a Brady Inman single as the Capers pull out an extra-inning victory.
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Here's a sample of game action and postgame interviews from around the state taken by our reporters this week.
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Kennedy Kimball's grand slam and six RBI lead the Eagles to a five-inning victory over one of their top Class A rivals.
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Addison DeRoche and Hailey Lamontagne lead the way for the Stags, who have stared the season with three wins.
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Jameson Bryant and Gabe Harmon total 10 strikeouts in a 7-2 victory at home.
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Baseball: Trent Drouin pitches the Raiders to a 3-0 win over Sacopee Valley, last year's Class C South runner-up.
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Baseball: Vogt, a junior right-hander, retires all 15 Gray-New Gloucester batters in a 10-0 victory.
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Andy Marvin scores eight goals and Matt Frost adds four for the Bulldogs.
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With their top starters returning, Brooke Gerry back in the circle, and a state championship in hand, the Eagles are determined to extend their run.
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These 25 players will be crucial to their teams' success this upcoming season, and could be poised for big springs.
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Several teams, including the defending Class A, B and D champions, have reason to hope for successful seasons.
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With a new coach and openings at key positions, the Tigers are adjusting to change after several seasons of dominance in Class A South.
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Talented pitchers highlight our team of the state's top softball players, which includes six juniors and two sophomores.
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The junior pitcher dominated the competition and led the Eagles to their first state title since 1995.
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Ella Moon hits a home run in the second and Bella Santini drives in the winning run to lift the Wildcats past the Warriors.
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Brooke Gerry fans 11 as the Eagles flash impressive leather in a victory over the Vikings.
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Hayden Wienckowski drives in three runs and Lily Rawnsley throws a complete game to lift the Panthers to the championship.
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Lang struck out 350 batters this spring and also was a standout hitter while leading Searsport to its third straight Class D South final.
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The Class B title game features a strong pitching matchup, while Windham seeks its first Class A title and NYA goes for its first softball championship.
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Windham and York are aiming to bring home their first state championships in decades, while NYA is looking to earn its first state title in softball.
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Vikings overcome key defensive miscue as Maddy Miller single seals 4-3 victory.
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McKayla Kortes throws a two-hitter and collects three hits, including a grand slam, as the top-seeded Wildcats pounce early.
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Brooke Gerry strikes out 13 while tossing a two-hitter and Jaydn Kimball slugs a two-run homer as the Eagles beat the defending state champs, 5-0.
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Postponements already have pushed regional finals back a day, and the forecast calls for showers the next few days.
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Charlotte Donovan of Biddeford and Andrew Heffernan of South Portland highlight the high school seniors up for the awards.
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The Maine Principals' Association makes the decision because of weather forecasts calling for rain on Tuesday.
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Brooke Gerry strikes out eight while tossing a two-hitter to lead the Eagles back to the regional final, and a rematch with Biddeford.
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Brooke Gerry led Windham to a 15-2 record, going 8-0 during the regular season with a 0.25 ERA and 133 strikeouts in 57 innings.
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Softball: The fourth-seeded Knights pick up a mercy-rule win in a Class B South quarterfinal.
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Amber Bretton drives in the go-ahead run as the Rams reach the Class A South semifinals with an 8-7 win.
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A four-run third inning puts Kennebunk/Sanford in front, and Julia Pike's dominant pitching closes out a 4-3 win.
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Senior pitcher Johnson leading the way with dominant spring after team struggled last season.
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For teams like Windham and York, both of which lost in regional finals in 2022, motivation is high as they attempt another run at championships.
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The Stags climb out of 5-2 deficit to beat the Hawks to advance to Class A South quarterfinals, and a matchup with No. 1 Biddeford.
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The 10th-seeded Rams score a run in the seventh to beat No. 7 Sanford.
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Biddeford takes the lead by scoring twice in the top of the seventh inning to break a 2-2 tie.
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Softball: Caitlin Seitz retires all 21 Lake Region batters in a 1-0 victory.
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The Eagles find themselves down to their last two outs but put together a four-run frame to taste victory for the first time this season.
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Morin, the defending Class A champ in the javelin, also playing big role on softball team.
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Sophomore pitcher turns in strong outing, striking out 10 in key shutout.
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Softball: Brooke Gerry of Windham and Julia Pike of Kennebunk/Sanford combine to strike out 30 batters, but Gerry and the Eagles prevail, 1-0.
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Softball: McKayla Kortes leads the Wildcats to victory in a clash of Class B South contenders.
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Brooke Gerry goes 4 for 5 in a win over South Portland/Westbrook.
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Baseball: A five-run second inning propels the Blue Blazes to their third win in the last four games.
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The Wildcats lose a late lead but prevail in extra innings in another wild game between Class B contenders.
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The Tigers and pitcher Charlotte Donovan keep their roll going by holding off the Hawks 4-3 for their seventh straight win.