Now that schools in the four "yellow" counties will be allowed to start playing games, it's uncertain whether enough officials will be available.

Players and coaches cannot workout in person until at least the first of the new year, joining teams in York, Oxford and Androscoggin County.

With college rinks, pools and tracks closed to outside use, creativity and sharing are key to solving logistical issues for high school teams.

With some member schools in "yellow" counties, many teams are short players as skills and drills sessions begin.

Individual drills involving players and coaches can start as planned on Monday in "green" counties, but team practices and scrimmages have been moved from Dec. 14 to Jan. 4.

The Maine Principals' Association releases its COVID-19 safety guidelines on each high school winter sport.

Practices were scheduled to start on Nov. 16, but they have been delayed while the Maine Principals' Association meets with state agencies about COVID-19 safety protocols.

A high-scoring affair was anticipated in the championship game, but undefeated Lewiston needed an overtime goal to edge underdog Cape Elizabeth/Waynflete/South Portland, 1-0.

State champion Lewiston leads the 12-player list with four selections.

A junior, Agrodnia is both an offensive threat and one of the state's best defenders, and she showcased her shutdown ability against the state's top offensive team in the state final.

Manny Guimond is the third winner of the award, which is given to the best senior girls' hockey player in Maine.

Leah Dube's goal 1:58 into overtime lifts the Blue Devils to a 1-0 victory over Cape Elizabeth/Waynflete/South Portland.

Leah Landry sets up freshman for the game-winner that gives Lewiston a win over Cape Elizabeth/Waynflete/South Portland and its first state title since 2015.

Cape Elizabeth/Waynflete/South Portland brings composure and a four-game winning streak into its first appearance in the state championship game.

Koto Yamada's goal just 23 seconds into overtime gives Cape Elizabeth/Waynflete/South Portland a 3-2 win and a spot in the state championship game.

The unbeaten Blue Devils advance to the state championship game with a 5-0 win over Edward Little/Leavitt/Poland.

The Red Storm scored four goals in the second period and beat the Wildcats, 5-0.

The five candidates for the award given to Maine's best girls' hockey senior include two goalies, two defensemen and a forward.

Lucia Pompeo plays a role in each goal for the Stags in a South quarterfinal hockey victory, 4-1.

York/Traip/Marshwood gets three third-period goals to eliminate Portland/Deering, 3-2, in a South quarterfinal.

The Seagulls come back for the win by outscoring the Panthers 19-15 in the fourth quarter.

The Red Storm tied undefeated Lewiston last week, and has high hopes in the postseason.

Described as an 'older soul,' Rinaldi takes care of others, including her playoff-bound hockey team.

Gray-New Gloucester’s Jordan Grant reaches a milestone in a 46-42 loss to Greely.

Lake Region trails by six after three quarters, but gets outscored 20-8 in the fourth quarter.

Caroline Smith scores 25 points, surpassing 1,000 for her career with two free throws in the third quarter, as the Falcons earn a 50-28 win over the Rangers.

The Warriors lead by 10 after the first quarter and by 13 at halftime.

Lucia Pompeo has a hat trick for Cheverus/Old Orchard Beach in a 4-2 victory over Cape Elizabeth/South Portland/Waynflete.

Emily Archibald hit four free throws in the final 6 seconds as Kennebunk pulls out a 49-45 win.

The Red Storm come back from a three-goal deficit against Thornton to remain a chief Class A contender.

The Rams pull ahead by outscoring the Warriors 13-6 in the third quarter.

Maggie Whitmore scores 23 points and the Red Riots open a 23-point lead by halftime in cruising to a win over Sanford.

The Rangers stretch their winning streak to 43 with a 58-45 victory.

Girls' basketball: Casey Perry gets a steal with 10 seconds left, then hit a 1 of 2 free throws and Marshwood improves to 3-0 with a one-point win.

Paige Cote scores 26 points and Sanford opens the season with a 42-36 win over the Trojans.

Defending state champion Cheverus/OOB has just 14 players – and it took effort to get that many kids out for the team.

Scarborough looks like the team to beat this winter among programs in southern Maine.

Area teams open up their 2019/20 schedules this weekend

Maggie Cochran scores three goals as Cape Elizabeth tops Hermon, 4-0, for its second straight championship.

The Biddeford boys will be the host team for a new co-op program, and three boys' teams will drop from Class A to B.

The school has reached out to the Portland/Deering hockey programs, but that option is off the table.

The senior had 49 goals and 35 assists this season to cap a career that featured two state titles.

These were the state's 12 best girls' hockey players this winter.

The winner will be announced Thursday during the senior all-star game.

Abby Lamontagne scores twice for Cheverus/Kennebunk/ OOB, which wins its first title in nine years.

Cheverus/Kennebunk/Old Orchard Beach overcomes a two-goal deficit and wins its second straight regional title.

Cheverus/Kennebunk/Old Orchard Beach is pushed to the limit by Cape Elizabeth/Waynflete/South Portland but escapes with a 1-0 victory.

The second-seeded Red Storm will play for the South title after beating No. 3 Falmouth, 5-2.

The Clippers earn a 5-2 win over Winslow/Gardiner/Cony in a North quarterfinal.

The Yachtsmen score four goals in the first period and cruise into the South semifinals with a 7-1 win over Portland/Deering.