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.

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.

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

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.

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 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.

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

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.

The Stags don't get off a shot in the first period, but score the lone goal of the game in the second to end the season 7-3.

With the state modifying its risk levels for sports during the pandemic, regional and state championships can be held for the first time since the winter of 2019-20.

Playing in the pandemic brought many changes to the game, but in the end, the players made the most of their opportunities.

Dragons overwhelm Shipbuilders with tough defense.

Girls' basketball: Shani Plante scores 38 points as OOB tops Waynflete, 62-019.

Coaches excited for matches, while also curious as to how season will go.

Boys' basketball: Jack Stowell scores 20 points as the Yachtsmen upend the Red Riots for the second time this week.

Payton Jones scores 28, including his 1,000th career point, as the Trojans beat previously unbeaten Gorham, 82-64.

Cape Elizabeth had lost seven straight games against the Rangers, but this time pulls away for a 7-3 win.

Emma Charles sweeps individual titles for Cougars, while Ellis Slover does same for Red Eddies.

Emma Charles sweeps individual titles for Cougars, while Ellis Slover does same for Red Eddies.

Milestone victory came in win over Mt. Ararat.

The Dragons earn thrilling victory in double overtime.

Gemima Motema and Amanda Kabantu combine for 35 points as the Bulldogs improve to 7-2.

Sean Dilworth makes two foul shots with seven seconds left and the Yachtsmen beat the Red Riots, 62-60.

Eagles break open close game with key run late in the third quarter and into the fourth.

The junior recently finished 11th in the 800 meters at the Adidas Indoor National championships.

Girls' basketball: Sloane Ginevan hits four 3-pointers and makes eight free throws for the Yachtsmen.

The Rangers extend their winning streak to six with a 58-49 victory.

The Class AA Red Riots halt a five-game losing streak, pulling away late to hand Class C North Yarmouth Academy its first loss.

The Clippers allow just 10 points in the second half and improve to 6-0 with a 38-28 victory.

Emily Archibald, Camille Clement and Gemima Motema are the three girls' finalists, while Payton Jones is on the boys' list.

Camille Clement leads the Rangers to a 54-30 girls' basketball victory.

Nick Laughlin scores twice for Cape Elizabeth, but South Portland/Freeport/Waynflete fights back with the help of two power-play goals.

Submissions for conference title consideration were due Thursday with the winners announced at a later date.