Now in his 44th season as a head coach, Dave Halligan is revered by players past and present.
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Fights, injuries spurred Portland’s policy limiting student attendance at games
But two parents who spoke at the school board meeting Tuesday night said the policy only further divides the Deering and Portland school communities and does nothing to bring the school district together.
Officials work to curb unruly behavior by students at high school games
Many schools are taking a proactive approach with students, while Portland Public Schools recently imposed a strict policy for students in reaction to ‘verbal and physical altercations.’
In photos: The best of Varsity Maine’s fall sports
Cony’s Elijah Klaiber, left, gets tripped up by Lawrence’s Cade Scott during a football game Friday, Nov. 5, 2021, on Cony High’s Fuller Field in Augusta. Joe Phelan/Kennebec Journal Freeport sophomore Eli Spaulding tees off at the third hole during a match on September 14, 2021. Brianna Soukup/Portland Press Herald Oak Hill’s Tiger Hopkins gets […]
In photos: The best of Varsity Maine’s spring sports
Biddeford softball players celebrate after beating Messalonskee, 8-1, in the Class A state championship game in June. Rich Abrahamson/Morning Sentinel Sanford senior T.J. Curley during practice at Goodall Park on April 11, 2022. Derek Davis/Portland Press Herald Oak Hill’s Tiger Hopkins gets tripped up by Portland’s Herbie Bryant in pursuit of the ball during a […]
In photos: The best of Varsity Maine’s winter sports
Nokomis High School’s Cooper Flagg (32) scores with authority against Brewer High School’s in the boys Class A North finals game at the Augusta Civic Center on Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022. Michael G. Seamans/Morning Sentinel Cape Elizabeth’s Delaney Whitten chases a loose puck with Scarborough’s Calynn Gendreau Wednesday, February 16, 2022. Shawn Patrick Ouellette/Portland Press […]
Baseball: Greely’s Ryan Kolben receives Winkin Award
Kolben, a pitcher and catcher, is chosen as Maine’s best high school senior baseball player.
Watch the video: Varsity Maine Live with guests Alexis and Alissa Michaud
Join our reporters as they discuss the latest happenings in high school sports. This week’s guests are Alexis Michaud, the Maranacook softball player who has battled cancer, and her twin sister, Alissa.
After battle with cancer, Maranacook softball player back on field
Junior Alexis Michaud is recovering from chordoma and spinal fusion surgery to return as a pitcher for the Black Bears.