Now that schools in the four "yellow" counties will be allowed to start playing games, it's uncertain whether enough officials will be available.

Players and coaches cannot workout in person until at least the first of the new year, joining teams in York, Oxford and Androscoggin County.

With college rinks, pools and tracks closed to outside use, creativity and sharing are key to solving logistical issues for high school teams.

With some member schools in "yellow" counties, many teams are short players as skills and drills sessions begin.

Individual drills involving players and coaches can start as planned on Monday in "green" counties, but team practices and scrimmages have been moved from Dec. 14 to Jan. 4.

The Maine Principals' Association releases its COVID-19 safety guidelines on each high school winter sport.

It's been a successful fall season outside for many schools, but winter sports played inside present challenges that require creative problem-solving during the pandemic.

Practices were scheduled to start on Nov. 16, but they have been delayed while the Maine Principals' Association meets with state agencies about COVID-19 safety protocols.

A year after a stinging playoff defeat to rival St. Dominic, the Blue Devils went 21-0 on their way to capturing the Class A state title.

The Blue Devils' captain is the fourth Lewiston player to win the award, which was presented for the 25th year.

The four seniors had to wait an extra two months to find out the winner, and a livestreamed video ceremony has replaced the camaraderie of an in-person banquet.

The senior led the Rangers in goals and assists, but his importance to the Class B champions was about more than just stats.

Seniors dominate this year's list of the state's 12 best players, including two each from Class A finalists Lewiston and Scarborough.

Scarborough pushed the Blue Devils to double overtime before Lewiston could capture the state title.

Kurtis Pelletier's second goal of the game gives the Blue Devils a 2-1 victory.

Ryan Moore's hat trick leads the Rangers to a 5-1 victory over Old Town/Orono in the state championship game.

Depth, defense, structure and coaching have led both the Blue Devils and Red Storm to the Class A title game.

Scarborough takes on unbeaten Lewiston in Class A, while defending Class B champion Greely faces Old Town/Orono.

The top-seeded Rangers will play for another state championship after ending Cape Elizabeth's playoff run with a 6-1 victory.

The Blue Devils wipe out a one-goal deficit to beat South Portland/Freeport/Waynflete for their 20th win.

The Red Storm defeat Edward Little in the Class A semifinals on Zach Chaisson's power-play goal.

Tuesday's playoff game pits Edward Little Coach Norm Gagne against his former player, Scarborough's Jake Brown.

Cape Elizabeth has rebounded from a 2-8 start and is now one win away from a regional title.

Sixth-seeded Cape Elizabeth will play for the Class B South title on Wednesday after knocking off No. 2 Cheverus, 4-3 in overtime.

The Red Eddies, who started the season with 10 losses in 11 games, are now 10-10 and in the Class A semifinals after beating second-seeded St. Dominic.

South Portland/Waynflete/Freeport scores two goals in the third period and earns a spot in the Class A semifinals.

Freshman goalie Jasper Crane makes 19 saves to lead the fourth-seeded Rams.

Nick Becker scores a goal and his brother, Ryan Becker, makes 20 saves as Portland/Deering wins its Class A prelim over Lake Region/Fryeburg/Oxford Hills.

The Red Eddies get two goals in just over a minute in the third period, then kill off numerous penalties down the stretch to secure a 4-0 win.

Sixth-seeded Cape Elizabeth continues its resurgence and rolls to a 5-0 win over Yarmouth to earn a semifinal meeting with No. 2 Cheverus.

The undefeated Blue Devils and Class B power Greely receive first-round byes until this weekend.

The Capers and Warriors will meet in the Class B South tournament for the third straight year after earning quarterfinal victories.

The third-seeded Panthers eliminate 14th-seed Hall-Dale, 63-55.

Max Murray reaches the milestone early, scoring 12 of his 19 points in the first quarter to help the Rams roll past Morse, 73-55.

Payton Jones finishes with 21 points and Thornton Academy overcomes a halftime deficit for a Class AA South win over Bonny Eagle.

The Bulldogs defeat the Yachtsmen for the first time in 16 years, 4-1

Te'Andre King scores 27 points, giving him 1,404 for his career and the top spot all time for the Panthers.

After coughing up a three-goal lead, the young Capers rally for a 5-4 victory.

Ryan Pomerleau scores twice in the opening period to pace the Blue Devils.

Ryan Pomerleau scores twice in the opening period in a 3-1 victory.

After coughing up a three-goal lead, the young Capers rally for a 5-4 victory.

The Warriors lead by 10 after the first quarter and by 13 at halftime.

Askar Houssein finishes with 22 points and the Rams make 7 of 8 from the foul line in overtime to secure a 53-51 win.

The Red Storm come back from a three-goal deficit against Thornton to remain a chief Class A contender.

Nathan Mullen pours in 24 points as Cape Elizabeth opens a 10-point halftime lead and holds off Waynflete, 59-51.

The senior hockey defenseman, who plans to attend college in Canada, is one of the key to the Red Storm's successful season this winter.

The Stags, boosted by their move from Class A to Class B, improve to 6-0 with a 6-3 victory.

Nolan Matthews scores three goals in a 6-2 victory over South Portland/Freeport/Waynflete.

Maggie Whitmore scores 23 points and the Red Riots open a 23-point lead by halftime in cruising to a win over Sanford.