Three freshmen and three juniors are among a dozen high school players to keep an eye on.

After a year without matches, a wide open field awaits high school tennis programs. Here are a few expected to contend for a title.

Strong pitching guides Yarmouth to victory over Dragons in the season opener. 

These perennial favorites are still loaded with talent, even if they haven't competed in Maine in more than a year.

Eagles receive strong pitching, balanced hitting to get past Falcons.

Elizabeth Littell leads the attack for the Bulldogs in a 16-1 victory over Westbrook.

Because of COVID-19 social distancing protocols, home plate umpires are not situated directly behind the catcher this spring in baseball and softball.

Without a season in 2020, coaches agree that predicting this year's top teams is difficult.

After almost two years since they last took the field, squads are ready to compete again.

Umpires behind the pitcher's mound is one of the big changes coming to the diamond this spring.

Boys' lacrosse: Peter Psyhogeos scores four goals and sets up another in an 8-5 victory.

From three-time defending Class A champ Scarborough to tiny Sacopee Valley, these are softball teams to watch this spring.

The high school lacrosse season in the Midcoast will have a bevy of new players eager to roll.

After a lost 2020 season and all but lost indoor season in 2021, athletes and coaches look to the upcoming outdoor season as a sign of normalcy.

Many of unknowns still present after pandemic wiped out the 2020 campaign.

The four-time winner of the honor has committed to run for Columbia University next year.

As the spring season starts rolling along, some teams will have new faces as coaches.

Hanson coached the Dragons for 25 years, winning the Class A state title in 2002.

With the 2020 season wiped out, many coaches in southern Maine have been waiting more than a year to get going.

After pandemic shut down last year's spring season, teams look for new beginning as season gets under way.

Margaret McNeil has a dominant serving night, leading the Clippers to a 25-7, 25-9, 25-12 victory.

Morrison moves up from the Rams' defensive coordinator position.

With transportation issues looming, schools are going to be playing regional opponents, and the weekends might be really busy.

From the Morse girls snapping a 46-game losing skid, to an abundance of buzzer-beating game-winners, the abbreviated season had a little of everything.

Knowing that schools may lose games during the regular season because of COVID-19 disruptions, the Maine Principals' Association will allow all teams to participate in the postseason.

Pompeo is honored as Maine's best high school senior girls' hockey player.

Teams finding their rhythm as the unique season continues.

Midcoast teams enjoy various levels of success on the ice this season.

Dragons and Shipbuilders manage to hold a few competitive meets to make the most of an odd season.

The Red Storm won the last Class A baseball and softball championships awarded by the MPA in 2019. Now they've got teams to rebuild, not championships to defend.

The four senior girls hockey players are all well-rounded both on and off the ice.

The four senior girls hockey players are all well-rounded both on and off the ice.

Teams across the midcoast adjust, adapt to different type of season.

Eagles and Dragons make most of limited opportunities.

It's been 21 months since high school baseball and softball teams last officially practiced because of the pandemic.

The simple act of throwing a ball around and being with friends brings hope that this spring can be closer to normal after last year's canceled season.

The standouts from Maranacook and Kennebunk are recognized at a virtual ceremony as the state's best senior players.

The seasons are shorter and the typical crowds aren't there, but unified again delivers for its players.

York, Freeport and Medomak Valley basketball are among the programs that might be shifting to a new class.

Sixteen Mainers are on the Junior Volleyball Association watch list, opening doors for them to college coaches and signifying a surge in talent in the state.

Rams, Shipbuilders and Eagles turn in dominant performances in the virtual meet.

Brunswick senior and Freeport senior earn McDonald's All-Star team recognition.

The award is given given annually to Maine's top high school senior in girls' hockey.

Owen Drummey, Max Cheever and Peter O'Brien are in the running for the honor given to the top Class A senior player.

The Red Storm win their first game in nearly a year and a half, 25-10, 25-13, 25-10.

MPA gives the green light for regional, state championships this spring.

The Eagles hold the Rams to nine points in the fourth quarter on their way to a 53-48 win.

Seniors Camille Clement and Mollie Obar, as well as junior Chelsea Graiver, lift the Rangers to a 61-35 season-ending win.

Teams take home conference hardware as results were announced virtually.

Grace Ramsdell scores 13 points in the first quarter and finishes with 27 as Wells rolls past York, 54-35.