Sports

MVC championships set for Thursday while three KVAC championship meets set to follow Friday and Saturday.

From sprinters and jumpers to hurdlers, there is a strong crop of standout athletes who could shatter state records at the Class A meet in June.

Keep your eyes on these talented athletes, who will be looking to peak at postseason meets.

The Gorham girls and Scarborough boys should vie for Class A titles, while the York girls and boys will be tough in Class B.

Campbell was given six months to live in early 2021. Nearly a year and a half later, his cancer is gone and he is excited to live a full life again.

Lisbon, Mt. Ararat and Brunswick look to contend for conference crowns again.

The Cheverus senior capped her high school career in Maine by setting meet records in three events – and finishing second in another – at the Class A state championships.

In just his second track and field season, the junior broke two long-standing Class A state records.

Patterson is the third Gatorade Maine Boys Track & Field Player of the Year from Brunswick High School.

Tyler Patterson places first in his heat while Mikaela Langston jumps 37-7.5’ in the triple jump.

Bossong set three records at the Class A state championship meet.

Mainers well represented at high school outdoor track and field national competition in Oregon.

State championships and historic performances highlight a successful spring.

Hall coached the Greyhounds for more than 4 decades, concluding his career with a Class C girls state title this spring.

Tyler Patterson of Brunswick led a group of area athletes who made their presence felt on the track this spring.

The Greyhounds received strong performances from several athletes to pull away from Winslow.

Winslow senior Carly Warn wins all four of her events: the 100 and 200 meters, long jump and triple jump.

The Reny and Kirk twins lead Cony to a comfortable victory in the girls' meet, while the Mount Desert Island boys edge York in the final event.

Cheverus senior Victoria Bossong sets three meet records but is thwarted in her attempt to win four races by Bangor sophomore Anna Connors.

High school athletes and teams will be vying for state titles for the first time during the pandemic, with two girls attempting a rare quadruple sweep of individual events.

Rams, Eagles hold off strong Brunswick teams in meet.

Athletes compete in league championships Saturday afternoon in preparation for the upcoming state championships.

Hornets in control from start to finish; Morse girls and boys finish second.

The senior is a multisport athlete at Traip, and he also writes and records rap songs.

Squads gear up for final preparations with championship meets on the horizon.

With conference and state championship meets on tap, coaches see value in tuneup events this weekend.

One of the biggest changes will be reducing the field in each event from 32 to 24 competitors in an effort to ease crowding.

Wolverines host first Mountain Valley Conference meet since 2019.

The Lisbon sophomore jumped out to her coaches on the first day of practice and has stood out as a hurdler. She has a chance to shine in many other events, as well.

The Maine Principals' Association is sorting out the logistical challenges of gathering hundreds of athletes, coaches, officials and spectators during a pandemic.

These track and field athletes haven't competed in Maine since the winter of 2020, but they're ready to roll.

These perennial favorites are still loaded with talent, even if they haven't competed in Maine in more than a year.

From softball and baseball to lacrosse, organizers are concerned about whether they'll have enough umpires and referees to handle especially busy days on the schedule.

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.

With transportation issues looming, schools are going to be playing regional opponents, and the weekends might be really busy.

Knowing that schools may lose games during the regular season because of COVID-19 disruptions, the Maine Principals' Association will allow all teams to participate in the postseason.

Dragons and Shipbuilders manage to hold a few competitive meets to make the most of an odd season.

Losing two seasons of high school track and field meets has been difficult, but seniors say the loss of one more in the spring would be heartbreaking.

Competitive meets are likely out this season, but teams look to get creative if and when they can practice.

The younger brother of Scarborough sprint star Jarett Flaker wins the AAU Junior Olympics 110 high hurdles for his age group on his 16th birthday, with a time among the best ever for a Maine athlete.

Mt. Ararat runner Lisandro Berry-Gaviria and Brunswick's Will Shaughnessy train together before embarking on collegiate careers.

School districts in Maine have been wrestling with the dilemma, balancing financial concerns with the desire to reward coaches for work they do with student-athletes throughout the year.

Seniors lose last chance at setting or improving marks, while juniors miss a key season in their progression.

Thombs, Menendez and Menice help to provide bagged lunches and breakfasts at Monmouth town hall.

Student-athletes react to the MPA's decision to delay the start of spring practices for a month.

Kate Tugman powers the Rams by dominating the distance events, and Scarborough wins its 11th straight league championship.

The team includes three athletes who set all-time Maine bests.

The sophomore won three events at the Class A state meet, and her best time in the 400 meters is nearly 3 seconds faster than any Maine schoolgirl ever.