Biddeford takes the lead by scoring twice in the top of the seventh inning to break a 2-2 tie.

Softball: Caitlin Seitz retires all 21 Lake Region batters in a 1-0 victory.

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.

Morin, the defending Class A champ in the javelin, also playing big role on softball team.

Sophomore pitcher turns in strong outing, striking out 10 in key shutout.

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.

Softball: McKayla Kortes leads the Wildcats to victory in a clash of Class B South contenders.

Brooke Gerry goes 4 for 5 in a win over South Portland/Westbrook.

Baseball: A five-run second inning propels the Blue Blazes to their third win in the last four games.

The Wildcats lose a late lead but prevail in extra innings in another wild game between Class B contenders.

The Tigers and pitcher Charlotte Donovan keep their roll going by holding off the Hawks 4-3 for their seventh straight win.

The Raiders score three times in the first inning on their way to a 6-1 win over the Greyhounds.

McKayla Kortes strike out nine and allows no hits as York improves to 7-1 on the season with a 6-0 win over Morse.

The Warriors improve to 5-3 after winning six games last year, and are hoping to turn an impressive start into a strong spring.

The co-op team is leading Class A South at 6-0 and thriving at the plate, averaging 14 runs per game.

Softball: Ashley Connor holds the Rams hitless in a 12-0 victory.

The Raiders score the winning run in the seventh inning on a throwing error.

Softball: Alanna Sawyer’s go-ahead home run propels the Red Storm to a comeback win.

An expected pitchers' duel turns into a back-and-forth battle, but Kennebunk/Sanford strikes the final blow for a 7-6 win.

Last year, the Rams lost 15-1 to Portland and finished with just one victory. This year, Deering is off to a 2-0 start that includes an 8-7 win over its rival.

Dragons expect to be a force in tough Class A North this spring.

Boys’ lacrosse: The Navigators fall behind 4-0 in the first quarter, than rally for a 12-8 victory.

Baseball: A four-run fourth inning propels the Golden Trojans to a 6-3 victory.

Kennedy Kimball shines at the plate and in the circle, and the Eagles churn out 17 hits in an emphatic 12-4 victory.

Boys' lacrosse: Lucas Mehlhorn scores twice in the fourth quarter for the Red Riots.

Boys' lacrosse: The Golden Trojans get balanced scoring in an 18-10 victory.

Girls’ lacrosse: The Bulldogs outscore the Trojans 6-2 in the second half to pull out an 8-7 victory.

As another season begins, these players should be among the area's best.

Windham's Brooke Gerry, Biddeford's Charlotte Donovan and Kennebunk's Julia Pike are among the pitchers who return after strong seasons last year.

These squads should expect to be playing into June, and perhaps even on the final Saturday of the season.

Sullivan also shares what it's like to play on teams coached by both parents.

After great season but disappointing finish, the Wildcats eye another strong spring with key players back.

Liz Winslow, a 2000 Scarborough High grad, will replace legendary coach Tom Griffin after working under him for 15 seasons.

The senior became the first player to be named both Miss Maine Basketball and Miss Maine Softball.

The junior was a dominant pitcher and excelled as a hitter, raising her game in the biggest moments to lead the Tigers to the Class A title.

A strong group of pitchers highlights this year's best high school softball players in Maine.

Christopher is first player to be named both Miss Maine Basketball and Miss Maine Softball in same year.

Charlotte Donovan strikes out 14, and the Tigers hit three home runs in an 8-1 victory.

Biddeford returns to the title game for the second year in a row, while upstart Messalonskee plays for the championship after starting the season 3-11.

The Tigers edge Windham, 2-0, and will face Messolonskee in Saturday's state championship game.

The Tigers scored three runs in the fourth, and then held on in a dramatic seventh inning to win the regional title.

The No. 3 Rams had control until an injury to senior Maddie Pike during a four-run Portland sixth inning.

The top-seeded Eagles advance to the Class A South final with a 6-0 victory in the final game for longtime Scarborough Coach Tom Griffin.

Softball: Ella Wilcox homers twice in support of Brooke Gerry, sending the Eagles to the Class A South semifinals.

The defending regional champions get championship-level pitching, defense and hitting and advance to the Class A South semifinals.

The eighth-seeded Falcons top ninth-seeded Lincoln Academt 7-2 in a Class B South prelim.

Senior Hannah Gosselin was diagnosed with an arrhythmia that caused her heartbeat to suddenly and drastically accelerate.

Pitching talent makes for a balanced playoff field in Class A South, while York and Cape Elizabeth eye runs in Class B South.

The Tigers will head into the playoffs with momentum after rallying to break a late tie with the Red Storm.

Morgan Bolduc has five goals and three assists for the Trojans.