The sophomore homered while fanning eight in a five-inning no-hitter, and the Stags begin their state title defense with a dominating victory.

Carl Gregoire pitches a complete game as the Knights win their season opener.

Sidney Nichols throws second straight no-hitter to start the season.

The Rangers collect 25 hits overall, with production throughout the lineup.

DiMauro helps keep the team loose with some light banter, but then dials it in during the game.

The Panthers score in the seventh inning to walk off with a 14-13 victory.

The Deering transfer whiffed nine in seven innings and came through at the plate to spark the Rams to an 8-4 win.

The Bulldogs commit two errors in the first inning, but pull it together thanks to a balanced offense and strong showing from pitcher Lucy Gray.

Varsity Maine put a mic on Kelsea for the Red Eddies on Wednesday against Camden Hills.

Emily Poulin hits two triples and scores three runs as the Red Eddies won 8-3 in a softball season opener.

The Warriors push across the winning run in the sixth inning after two comebacks by the Shipbuilders.

Mia Levesque finishes with five goals and four assists as the Falcons improve to 2-0.

Collin Michaud propels the Blue Devils to a season-opening boys lacrosse victory over Hampden Academy.

Grace Carlista scores four times and Maddie Howes adds three goals.

The Raiders kick off their season with a victory against Gray-New Gloucester.

Varsity Maine put a mic on Tardiff for the Warriors' season opening game against Freeport.

The Falcons trailed 5-1 after three innings, but rallied back with a pair of big innings.

Speed and power highlight this senior-laden list.

Brendon Augustine takes over for the Dragons, and James Millson heads up the Eagles.

Cheverus and Windham are poised to be the beasts of Class A, while York looks ready for another run at a Class B title.

These players should expect big seasons at the plate, in the field or in the circle in 2025.

The sophomore ace was dominant in her freshman season, and teams with title hopes will have to go through her and the Stags again.

The players, teams and stories to watch this season.

The Falcons hosted the Mustangs for a preseason game Thursday.

The Bulldogs are the third softball team in state history to win four straight championships. The other teams to do it share their thoughts on the pressure that comes with chasing No. 5.

The Bulldogs and Rams have combined to form the Phoenix, and are working to put aside the rivalry between the schools.

The freshman dominated batters, lit up pitchers, and led Cheverus to its first Class A state championship.

Addison DeRoche of Cheverus and Windham's Brooke Gerry battled pitch-for-pitch before a dramatic ending in the Class A South final.

Eight seniors lead this list of top players, which also includes three juniors, two sophomores and a freshman.

Addison DeRoche turned heads and wowed onlookers in her freshman year. And while the spotlight will only brighten, she's ready for it.

The top 10 baseball, softball and boys' and girls' lacrosse teams in Maine for the 2024 season.

The Eagles' ace dominated hitters throughout her career, and thrived as the leadoff hitter for Windham's vaunted lineup.

Baseball, softball and lacrosse squads react in the moment after winning state championships.

The blueprint used to get more women involved comes from UMaine women's basketball coach Amy Vachon.

Down a run in the seventh inning, the Bulldogs score four runs to beat Bucksport.

Cami Casserly's two singles drove in both runs for NYA, which navigated several threats to win its second straight championship, 2-1.

Addison DeRoche strikes out 21 batters in a 3-1 victory for the Stags' first state championship.

Mia Coots strikes out nine and allows only two hits as the Warriors avenge a loss to the Wildcats in last year's final.

While the Stags exceeded expectations, the Wildcats and Panthers went into the season with their sights on back-to-back titles.

While Cheverus aims for its first championship, York and North Yarmouth Academy are looking to defend their titles.

The top 10 baseball, softball and boys' and girls' lacrosse teams in Maine, through games of June 12.

DeRoche struck out 23, Windham's Brooke Gerry fanned 21, and the Stags scratched across two runs in the 10th to reach their first Class A state championship.

The Wildcats jump ahead early and keep gritty Freeport at arm's length for 12-6 regional final victory.

Alex van Huystee scores six goals as the three-time defending state champs beat the Trojans.

Pitchers Brooke Gerry and Addison DeRoche battle again for a spot in the Class A final, while York and Freeport meet in Class B, and Class D NYA seek return trips to the title games.

A bases-loaded squeeze in the seventh inning brings home the tying and winning runs in a 5-4 victory.

The freshman standout strikes out 12 in six innings and adds a home run and three RBI as Cheverus reaches its first Class A South final.

Addison DeRoche, a right-hander who has four no-hitters this season, is chosen as the state's top softball player.

Gabby Pelletier's pitching and Scarborough's stellar defense help the sixth-seeded Red Storm knock off the No. 3 Rams, 6-1.