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Senior making name for herself after turning in strong performances at New Balance nationals, other big events.

Fournier, 75, who ran the 1970 Boston Marathon before women could officially enter, coached nearly 50 years at Mt. Ararat.

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.

Gorham's Andrew Farr (200), Cheverus' Frank Morang (long jump), Thornton's Mia-Claire Kezal (1,600) and Edward Little's Makenna Drouin (300 hurdles) are victorious at the New England championships.

The Lisbon/Oak Hill girls win the Class C title for a second straight season.

Both squads were runners-up a year ago, but on Saturday the Wildcats win decisively in Bar Harbor.

Sarah Moore's two individual wins pace the Greyhounds to their second straight title, while Joseph Richard's victory in the 400 boosts the Black Raiders.

Andrew Farr of Gorham and Anna Connors of Bangor overcome tough competition, sweeping the 100, 200 and 400.

The Class A meet will take place in Bangor, Class B in Bar Harbor and Class C in Lewiston.

The Wildcat boys and girls cruise to victory in Division 1, while the North Yarmouth Academy girls and Poland boys win in Division 2.

A historic boys' 100-meter dash highlights a day of fast times at Falmouth High.

A novice to the sport when she was hired in 2017, Missy Freeman has helped York's strong track program hit new marks in the shot, javelin and discus.

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.