Sports

Expectations are high for Brunswick girls soccer team; Morse field hockey copes with low numbers.

Artifacts include a satin and silk uniform worn by former Cony standout Dick Rand in a 1947 high school all-star baseball game in Boston.

The Windjammers dominated the Class A state meet without winning an individual event.

The Capers won their first football championship in a rout in the Class C state title game, but it was their mettle a week earlier that made this team so special.

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

The Cape Elizabeth/South Portland/Waynflete girls’ hockey team edged Falmouth, 5-4, in a dramatic regional semifinal.

Flagg was a basketball sensation before entering high school, and he did not disappoint in leading the Warriors to the Class A championship as a freshman.

The Oxford Hills boys' basketball team edged Edward Little, 48-47, to advance to the Class AA state championship game.

The senior pitcher and outfielder was a dynamic difference-maker who led the Trojans to their first state title.

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.

Four holdovers from the 2021 All-State team are among this year's selections.

Commentary: The return of the Maine Shrine Lobster Bowl is a boon for the Shriners Hospitals for Children.

Averi Baker of Hall-Dale scores the game-winner with 5:29 left in game played at Thornton Academy.

Organizing schematics, play calls on short turnaround is no easy matter.

As the teen sensation's career takes a new turn, a celebration Wednesday is a sign that his story in Maine is only getting started, staff writer Mike Mandell writes.

The game, which is part of the sport's festival, presents a unique opportunity for players to compete against peers.

Past few years have made football players closer than ever, something that was evident at media day.

Our 12-player list of the state's best includes four juniors and a sophomore.

The 6-foot-3, 205-pound senior midfielder was an intimidating player who was difficult for opponents to defend.

The junior scored 85 goals and had 23 assists to lead the Rams to the Class A title and a second consecutive undefeated season.

The 12-member squad includes 10 seniors and two juniors.

This year's team is defined by a stellar senior class of sprinters and jumpers.

The senior saved his best for last, winning the 200 meters at the New England championships and finishing second in two other sprints.

Three sophomores make their way onto a team packed with senior talent.

Just a sophomore, Makenna Drouin won two hurdle events at the Class A state meet and the 300-meter hurdles at the New England Championships.

Watch the conversation with our sports writers.

The freshman dropped only two games all year while leading the Rams to the Class A state championship.

The eight-member squad includes four seniors, two juniors, a sophomore and a freshman.

For the second year in a row, the sophomore led the Rams to a Class A state title and added a singles state championship for himself.

A freshman, three sophomores and a junior are among the state's top eight players.

Players from eight central Maine teams compete in annual game, which Cony hosted for first time.

Kolben, a pitcher and catcher, is chosen as Maine's best high school senior baseball player.

The former Nokomis standout was selected out of a field of 18 finalists to compete in Spain next month.

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

Players from around the state and in all three classes will compete at Fuller Field on Wednesday.

After finishing as the state runner-up in 2021, Greely rises to the top with a 13-7 victory.

The Eagles capitalize on three errors and get three runs in the top of the seventh to beat the Falcons, 3-2.

The Dragons, who lost by 12 goals to Yarmouth during the regular season, score the winning goal with less than 90 seconds remaining in the state championship game.

Softball: The Tigers rally in the final two innings for a 10-9 win in the Class B championship game.

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

Cody Bowker scores the only run and gets the win with four innings of relief as the Trojans capture the Class A championship.

Ruby Sliwkowski scores six goals for the Rams, winners of 32 consecutive games over two seasons.

Caden Lee, Keegan Lathrop and Tiernan Lathrop each score four goals in a 18-7 victory over the Navigators.

North Yarmouth Academy earns its first state championship since 2010, holding off a comeback attempt by Wells to take a 12-11 victory.

The sixth-seeded Flyers make it back-to-back state titles, prevailing despite a late comeback by top-seeded North Yarmouth Academy.

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.