The sound of a ball smacking a glove or a bat, feet pounding up dust, fans cheering on a warm evening, it’s all ours again as life returns to normal. Peruse these Portland Press Herald photographs of high school sports this spring season.
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Our View: Under the right conditions, Maine high school athletes safe to take the field
In most cases, the benefits of a fall season outweigh the risks, though COVID will have the last word.
Game on? Prospects for fall sports vary widely in U.S.
Several states won’t be playing tackle football at high schools this season; in Maine, guidelines will likely become more clear this week.
Female Athlete of the Year: Kristina Kelly, Camden Hills
Kelly, a senior, earned National Player of the Year honors in girls’ soccer after leading the Windjammers to a fourth consecutive Class A state title.
Our View: Upon further review, Maine should stay away from hoops replay
The technology fails to live up to its lofty promises.
Cobras sting Wolverines in boys basketball
Carrabec earns its first win of the season with an 81-35 victory over Wiscasset on Tuesday.
Boys basketball: Seacoast rallies past Pine Tree Academy, 63-58
Breakers Chris Amisi scores game-high 38, Seacoast Christian’s Charles Tieszen nets 37.
Girls Basketball: Guardians slow down Breakers
Pine Tree Academy opens girls basketball season with 30-9 Class D South setback
Mt. Ararat wins opener over Morse in girls hoops
Hosts run to 65-29 win in coach Julie Petrie’s Eagles debut
High school wrestling — Eagles ready for challenge to defend A title
Defending State Class A Champions Mt. Ararat eyes another title