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Meet the 15 southern Maine girls track and field athletes to watch in 2026

Four returning Varsity Maine All-State picks highlight a list loaded with potential state champions across all three classes.

Scarborough is a top contender to unseat Bangor in Class A, and WMC foes Freeport and Yarmouth will be among Class B’s best.

by Staff report April 24, 2026April 27, 2026

Dan Blaisdell strikes out eight to lift the Warriors to their second straight win.

Three defending outdoor state champions and several indoor winners are aiming for more titles.

These 15 players are set to carry over last season’s success.

These athletes are poised to have strong seasons on offense, defense and in between.

These players can dominate in the circle, at the plate or on the bases and will be front and center for their teams this spring.

Lots of positional talent and many new coaches around the region’s diamonds this season.

Thornton will lead the always deep and tough A South ranks, and look for Fryeburg to emerge from B South in 2026.

The senior claimed 55-meter hurdles, high jump and pole vault state titles to help power the Red Storm to the Class A championship.