Sports
Track & Field
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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.
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Keep your eyes on these talented athletes, who will be looking to peak at postseason meets.
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The Gorham girls and Scarborough boys should vie for Class A titles, while the York girls and boys will be tough in Class B.
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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.
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Lisbon, Mt. Ararat and Brunswick look to contend for conference crowns again.
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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.
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In just his second track and field season, the junior broke two long-standing Class A state records.
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Patterson is the third Gatorade Maine Boys Track & Field Player of the Year from Brunswick High School.
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Tyler Patterson places first in his heat while Mikaela Langston jumps 37-7.5’ in the triple jump.
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Bossong set three records at the Class A state championship meet.
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Mainers well represented at high school outdoor track and field national competition in Oregon.
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State championships and historic performances highlight a successful spring.
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Hall coached the Greyhounds for more than 4 decades, concluding his career with a Class C girls state title this spring.
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Tyler Patterson of Brunswick led a group of area athletes who made their presence felt on the track this spring.
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The Greyhounds received strong performances from several athletes to pull away from Winslow.
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Winslow senior Carly Warn wins all four of her events: the 100 and 200 meters, long jump and triple jump.
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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.
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Cheverus senior Victoria Bossong sets three meet records but is thwarted in her attempt to win four races by Bangor sophomore Anna Connors.
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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.
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Rams, Eagles hold off strong Brunswick teams in meet.
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Athletes compete in league championships Saturday afternoon in preparation for the upcoming state championships.
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Hornets in control from start to finish; Morse girls and boys finish second.
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The senior is a multisport athlete at Traip, and he also writes and records rap songs.
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Squads gear up for final preparations with championship meets on the horizon.
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With conference and state championship meets on tap, coaches see value in tuneup events this weekend.
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One of the biggest changes will be reducing the field in each event from 32 to 24 competitors in an effort to ease crowding.
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Wolverines host first Mountain Valley Conference meet since 2019.
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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.
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The Maine Principals' Association is sorting out the logistical challenges of gathering hundreds of athletes, coaches, officials and spectators during a pandemic.
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These track and field athletes haven't competed in Maine since the winter of 2020, but they're ready to roll.
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These perennial favorites are still loaded with talent, even if they haven't competed in Maine in more than a year.
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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.
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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.
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With transportation issues looming, schools are going to be playing regional opponents, and the weekends might be really busy.
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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.
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Dragons and Shipbuilders manage to hold a few competitive meets to make the most of an odd season.
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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.
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Competitive meets are likely out this season, but teams look to get creative if and when they can practice.
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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.
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Mt. Ararat runner Lisandro Berry-Gaviria and Brunswick's Will Shaughnessy train together before embarking on collegiate careers.
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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.
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Seniors lose last chance at setting or improving marks, while juniors miss a key season in their progression.
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Thombs, Menendez and Menice help to provide bagged lunches and breakfasts at Monmouth town hall.
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Student-athletes react to the MPA's decision to delay the start of spring practices for a month.
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Kate Tugman powers the Rams by dominating the distance events, and Scarborough wins its 11th straight league championship.
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The team includes three athletes who set all-time Maine bests.
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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.
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Three athletes from Class A champion Cheverus head a list that includes five seniors, three juniors and two sophomores.