cheverus stags Archives - The Portland Press Herald

Maine high school tennis preseason often is a hectic time

Uncooperative weather and a short window can make it challenging for teams looking to get their match ladders ready in time.

The defending champion Falmouth boys and girls are in good position to repeat, while other perennial powers are strong again.

Several programs are showing signs that they are closing the championship-caliber gap.

Seniors dominate the list of athletes expected to make big impacts this season.

Cheverus and Windham are poised to be the beasts of Class A, while York looks ready for another run at a Class B title.

These players should expect big seasons at the plate, in the field or in the circle in 2025.

The sophomore ace was dominant in her freshman season, and teams with title hopes will have to go through her and the Stags again.

Each of these players had individual success that begat team success, making them the best of the best.

Players from state champions Windham and Falmouth are included among southern Maine’s best.

A collection of dynamic guards leads this group the state’s top players this season.