The Indians won yet another Class A championship – their 15th in the last 17 years.
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Male Academic Ace: Cole Smith, Messalonskee
The three-sport athlete deftly struck a balance between athletics and academics.
Female Academic Ace: Jess Brown, Portland
The standout softball pitcher was Portland High’s valedictorian and is on her way to Penn’s Wharton Business School.
Play of the Year: Biddeford boys’ basketball
The biggest bucket of the year for the Tigers came from an unlikely source, and won them a playoff game.
Fab freshman: Emily Archibald, Kennebunk
Archibald immediately became a team leader, even being chosen as a captain by her basketball teammates.
Beyond the Box Score: Kolton Brochu, Gardiner
Kolton Brochu learned to deal with Type 1 Diabetes, and has excelled in football and baseball for the Tigers.
Male Athlete of the Year: Grant Hartley, Edward Little
Comfortable in any role – quarterback, ace pitcher, slugger or reserve – all the three-sport athlete did was help the Eddies win.
Female Athlete of the Year: Kolleen Bouchard, Houlton
The two-sport standout who comes from a family of athletes set a high standard for the Shiretowners.
Fall Team of the Year: St. Dominic field hockey
After losing in the regional final a year earlier, St. Dom’s won its first Class C state championship with an undefeated season.
Winter Team of the Year: Edward Little boys’ basketball
The Red Eddies captured the Class AA state championship, ending a 72-year title drought.