Varsity Maine reporters throw strikes about the 4 championship matchups.
Jimmy James
Staff Writer
Jimmy covers sports for the Sun Journal, primarily contributing to the Varsity Maine team. He is from Hagerstown, Maryland, and graduated from the University of Richmond in May of 2025 with a B.A. in journalism and leadership studies. At Richmond, Jimmy spent over two years as sports editor of the student newspaper, The Collegian, and throughout his undergraduate journalism career had bylines in a number of local Virginia newspapers as well as several national sports sites. Prior to moving to Maine in January 2026, Jimmy had several previous ties to the state, having spent summers visiting family in Ogunquit and York Beach. He's a big fan of professional and college sports, especially the NBA, and is excited to continue this new adventure in Maine.
Maranacook/ Winthrop girls lacrosse dominates Traip in Class C semifinals
The unbeaten Black Bears seize control early and never look back to advance to the state final.
Maranacook/Winthrop boys, girls lacrosse advance to semifinals
The Hawks and Black Bears both start fast and never trail in Class C quarterfinal wins over Lincoln Academy.
Waynflete boys, Maranacook girls tennis claim Class C titles
The Flyers and the Black Bears add more hardware to their collections.
Waynflete boys, Maranacook girls tennis win Class C South titles
The Flyers and Black Bears both repeat as regional champs
Winthrop boys, Lisbon/Oak Hill girls claim MVC track titles
Takeaways from the Mountain Valley track and field championships
Thomas College will offer coaching degree
The Waterville school is set to roll out the Bachelor of Science in Coaching program in August.
Hyde’s Marta Amoros Juan wins girls tennis singles state championship
Amoros Juan wins a tiebreaker in the second set to beat top-seed Emily Winkler of Thornton Academy.
Falmouth tennis duo claims girls doubles state championship
Helena Nelson and Cici Benson, the top-seeded pairing in the tournament, stay positive on their way to title.
Takeaways from Day 3 of the Maine singles tennis tournament
A venue change switches up the atmosphere as the singles tennis tournament continues.