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Neve Ledbetter of Windham, left, and Madeline Dowling of Kennebunk reach up to get control of the draw in the second period of a May 19 game in Kennebunk, when the Eagles dealt the Rams their only loss of the regular season. Kennebunk is ranked first and Windham second in the latest Varsity Maine poll. (Gregory Rec/Staff Photographer)

Windham dealt Kennebunk its only loss of the regular season on May 19, and though the Eagles received multiple first-place votes in the next two Varsity Maine girls lacrosse polls, they were relegated to third place. Not anymore. Windham has taken over second behind Kennebunk, which as been ranked No. 1 in every poll this spring.

The likely culprit for the Eagles’ jump to second is Cheverus’ 18-10 win over previous No. 2, Thornton, on June 3. That victory elevated the Stags from fifth last week to No. 4, a spot behind the Golden Trojans.

All three postseason No. 1 seeds are ranked in the Varsity Maine poll: Kennebunk (Class A), Greely (Class B) and Maranacook/Winthrop (Class C). Though Windham, the defending Class A champion, jumped Thornton in the Varsity Maine poll, the Golden Trojans are seeded second in Class A while the Eagles are third.


The Varsity Maine girls lacrosse poll is based on games played before Tuesday, June 9, 2026. The top 10 teams are voted on by the Varsity Maine staff, with first-place votes in parentheses, followed by total points.

1. Kennebunk (6) 87
2. Windham (3) 78
3. Thornton Academy 70
4. Cheverus 59
5. Maranacook/Winthrop 56
6. Greely 48
7. Falmouth 40
8. Messalonskee 19
9. Scarborough 13
10. Yarmouth 11

Also receiving votes: Wells 7, Camden Hills 3, North Yarmouth Academy 2, Freeport 1, Cony 1.

Lee Horton is the Varsity Maine Editor for the Maine Trust for Local News. He joined the Sun Journal as assistant sports editor in July 2016, then served as sports editor from May 2018 to May 2024. Prior...

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