With teams playing in regional pods throughout the regular season, there’s a lot of mystery heading into the playoffs in baseball, softball and lacrosse.
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Softball notebook: Class A South looks wide open as playoffs near
The region, traditionally the domain of Scarborough High, has several contenders as the regular season winds down.
High school rivals continue success as college pole vaulters
Travis Snyder has a good crack at qualifying for the NCAA Division I championship, while Ben Drummey is ranked second in Division III after a breakout freshman season.
Varsity Maine Honor Roll: May 10, 2021
These were some of the top performers last week in southern Maine high school sports.
Portland falls to Biddeford in baseball opener
A pair of three-run innings propel Tigers to victory.
Softball: Teams to watch in southern Maine
From three-time defending Class A champ Scarborough to tiny Sacopee Valley, these are softball teams to watch this spring.
Portland boys learn lesson, finish off Biddeford
Bulldogs bounce back from painful loss to Deering with a 53-38 victory.
Field hockey: Biddeford and Thornton savor finally being back on the field
Field hockey rivals Biddeford and Thornton Academy played their first game of the season Friday and were grateful for the time together.
With no in-person workouts, coaches worry about athletes
Most high school coaches in southern Maine have been unable to work in-person with their athletes this summer. They’re concerned about the physical condition and emotional well-being of the students.
Worries abound over mental health risks if fall sports are called off
Athletes, coaches and administrators emphasize the social and emotional importance of athletics for high school students – and the potential for negative consequences if games cannot be played.