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Defending corners in field hockey a potentially game-saving art

Poise, intelligence, vision and toughness are all factors in successful corner defenses, which can be the difference between a win or loss.

Two Maine Junior Champions look to keep low summer scores rolling into the school year.

Two runners look to build on impressive freshman year campaigns, while six seniors are hoping to finish strong.

Defending Class A co-champion Joe Hansen of Greely heads the list of top returning players in the Portland Press Herald’s coverage area.

Cheverus has the pieces to again contend for the Class A title after placing second last year.

The Falcons’ success begins with a preseason practice plan that emphasizes steady improvement.

These 12 players impacted games in various ways, from scoring goals to grabbing loose balls, controlling draws and making defensive stops.

State finalists Freeport, Kennebunk, Mt. Ararat and Windham all have two players on the list.

The area’s best includes seven Varsity Maine All-State honorees.

The Eagles finish No. 1 after earning first state title.