This year's squad of the best high school volleyball players in Maine features just one senior.

The Falmouth junior has long been a powerful hitter, but she continues to work on all aspects of her game.

A volleyball captain since her sophomore year, the senior switched positions this fall to help her team.

Annika Hester takes over in the clinching set as the undefeated Yachtsmen defeat Scarborough in the final, 3-1.

The Clippers sweep Cape Elizabeth, 25-21, 25-18, 25-17.

Falmouth (Class A) and Yarmouth (Class B) will try to defend their 2018 titles at the University of Southern Maine.

The second-seeded Red Storm are pushed to a fifth game but advance to play No. 1 Falmouth for the state championship.

The top-seeded Clippers sweep York in three sets to set up a title rematch with Cape Elizabeth.

The Hawks move on to the Class A quarterfinals with a five-set victory over Cheverus.

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The Rams score twice in the first half and hold on for a 2-1 victory at home.

The top-ranked team in Class B splits the first two games against York before taking control for its 12th consecutive victory.

The Clippers extend their winning streak to 10, beating the Rangers in four close games.

Mike Farley has 200 career victories after the undefeated Red Storm defeat Noble, 3-0.

Abigail Hewes also adds an assist as the Raiders shut out Yarmouth.

The Yachtsmen extend their winning streak to 20 after emerging with a five-game victory.

Gus Ford scores the deciding goal for the Yachtsmen (6-0-1) with 16:25 left in the game.

The Tigers get their sixth win when Abby Allen scores in OT to beat Windham, 4-3.

The Yachtsmen score early in the second half and go on to defeat Gorham, 1-0.

The Bulldogs takes the final two games to complete a 3-2 victory over Brunswick.

Catriona Gould converts a penalty kick late in the second half and the Falcons make it stand and improve to 5-0.

The Trojans score with 3:15 remaining to defeat Falmouth, 1-0.

The Falcons pull away from a halftime tie with a three-goal second half to defeat Lake Region, 4-1.

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Freeport scores after 10 minutes and Fryeburg ties it on a corner after time expires in the half.

The Clippers rally in the second game before putting the match away in the third.

The Rangers score eight seconds into the game and go on to defeat Cape Elizabeth 3-2 in an opener.

A talented volleyball and softball player, the senior also excels in the classroom and is an exceptional artist.

The Hawks rally with a 17-0 run in the third quarter, then hold off a fourth-quarter comeback attempt by the Scots to secure a 68-67 victory.

The sophomore played beyond her years as she led the Yachtsmen to the Class A state title.

Five sophomores make this fall's team of the best in Maine.

The Yachtsmen hand the Rams their only loss of the season en route to first title since 2013.

The Clippers hang on after winning the first two sets to end the Capers' reign.

Undefeated Gorham faces top-seeded Falmouth at Marshwood High on Saturday.

Top-seeded Cape Elizabeth and No. 2 Yarmouth will meet Friday night.

The undefeated Rams will play for the Class A title after beating the reigning champion.

The reigning state champion beats York in straight sets in the semifinals.

Annika Hester leads the top-ranked Yachtsmen to a 3-1 victory.

Grace Martin leads the way with 23 kills in a Class A quarterfinal victory.

The Stags win a playoff game for the first time and reach the Class A quarterfinals.

The Red Storm come back after dropping the first two games to the Tigers..

Catriona Gould scores all her goals in the first half.

The Capers not only drop a set for the first time this year, but have their 27-match winning streak stopped in four sets.

The Panthers get a goal midway through the second half from Alasdair Swett to improve to 10-1.

The Eagles get an unexpected home match, and take advantage with a sweep.

The Yachtsmen score in each half and defeat South Portland, 2-0.

Nik Hester scores twice as the Yachtsmen get their sixth win.

The Rams pulls away in the fourth set against a gritty Biddeford to win for the eighth time this season.