The Dragons showcasing their depth and strong development this spring.

Players out in numbers as spots in state singles tournament up for grabs on a chilly, windy day on the Midcoast.

Three freshmen and three juniors are among a dozen high school players to keep an eye on.

After a year without matches, a wide open field awaits high school tennis programs. Here are a few expected to contend for a title.

Coming off a canceled season in 2020, it's anyone's guess which teams will rise to the top this spring.

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.

Many of unknowns still present after pandemic wiped out the 2020 campaign.

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.

Hill won three Class A state singles titles from 2007-2009 and remains one of the most dominant players in state history.

Fitness area, pickleball courts added as business seeks creative ways to keep doors open.

Many athletes go their entire high school careers without playing on a state title team. For junior Ben Adey, it's habit-forming.

A senior with leadership skills, Forester earned his second consecutive MPA singles state title without dropping a set.

The eight All-State selections include four sophomores and two juniors.

The junior won her second straight MPA singles state championship in dominant fashion.

Two freshmen and a sophomore are among the players on the eight-man squad.

The Clippers win their first title in 10 years by sweeping Belfast, and Lincoln defeats Erskine for the third time this season.

Lewiston sweeps Scarborough and the Yachtsmen beat Camden Hills for their fourth title in five years.

The Flyers defeat Orono, 4-1, to secure their 12th consecutive Class C championship in boys’ tennis.

Falmouth loses a match for the first time since 2008 as Scarborough rallies to win Class A South. Lincoln Academy beats Greely to take Class B South.

The Flyers sweep Winthrop, the Clippers avenge their only defeat and the Yachtsmen remain unbeaten to win South championships.

An early prodigy, the Waynflete senior returned to tennis in high school after giving up the sport because of burnout.

The top seeds make quick work of their championship matches as Falmouth senior Nick Forester and Kennebunk junior Grace Campanella drop a total of only three games in the finals.

Grace Campanella of Kennebunk/Wells and Nick Forester of Falmouth have no trouble advancing to Monday's final four.

Defending champions Grace Campanella of Kennebunk and Nick Forester of Falmouth are top seeds in the event scheduled to wrap up on Memorial Day at Bates College.

A three-sport captain is moving from a 2-16 basketball team to a 175-0 tennis program – trying her hand at singles after three years of unbeaten doubles play.

Portland Coach Bonnie Moran has never cut a girl from her program – and has yet to experience a losing season.

Here are 10 male and 10 female high school tennis players to watch this spring in southern Maine.

Falmouth enters the season as the school to beat for both boys and girls.

The ambidextrous junior won state titles as an individual and with his team.

Falmouth and Waynflete each get two players on the eight-man squad.

The sophomore returned from injury to capture the state singles championship.

Sisters Grace and Rosemary Campanella are repeat selections, along with Greely's Izzy Evans.

Meredith Kelley's comeback victory in the final match gives the Yachtsmen their 173 straight win, 3-2.

Falmouth (Class A) and Caribou (Class B) also earn state championships.

Falmouth continues its dominance in Class A, and Lincoln Academy takes Class B South.

The Falcons will be joined in the state finals by Falmouth and Waynflete.

The Falcons win three three-set matches to defeat Yarmouth, 4-1.

Falmouth teammates and Kennebunk/Wells sisters meet in familiar singles finals.

Nick Forester of Falmouth and Rosemary Campanella of Kennebunk/Wells both win two matches without dropping a game.

Last year's girls' champion and some of the most talented boys have opted not to play high school tennis this spring.

Ian McCallum and Sam Mermin outlast Thornton Academy's Asher Thompson and Jack Cannon in three sets.

The streak reaches 167 matches after 3-2 victory against Kennebunk/Wells.

The Mustangs break through for a 5-0 victory over Sanford.

The Rangers are setting their sights on another state title for the school.

The Falmouth girls and boys will be tough to beat once again.

Two pairs of sisters are among the top players in southern Maine.

Eagles draw from across sports landscape to create family bond.

The best athletes are recognized in baseball, softball, lacrosse, tennis and track and field.

The senior was a four-year singles finalist and two-time state champion.