The four-time winner of the honor has committed to run for Columbia University next year.

The Mustangs won their first state title since 2002 to cap off a successful season that required several pandemic concessions.

The Mustangs got to bask in the glory of their Class C championship at the school Wednesday.

The junior's sweep in the KVAC championships helped the Cougars to the team title. It's Charles' third time earning All-Region top honors.

The junior's summer training earned him winter victories in the freestyle and classical events at the MVC championships.

Hanson coached the Dragons for 25 years, winning the Class A state title in 2002.

The Red Eddies sophomore had a strong showing despite a pandemic-altered swim season, breaking a long-standing school record and winning a pair of KVAC individual titles.

The senior guard did a little bit of everything for the Hornets, especially scoring. During his career, he put up more points than any other player in program history.

The senior guard kept the Vikings rolling despite significant roster turnover from back-to-back championship state championship teams.

With the 2020 season wiped out, many coaches in southern Maine have been waiting more than a year to get going.

The senior won a KVAC title in the 100-yard breaststroke and came in second in the 200-yard IM. It's her second straight Swimmer of the Year honor.

The three-sport athlete found the perfect balance on the slopes, won the KVAC giant slalom and slalom titles and helped steer the Cougars to conference championship.

Track and Field: The Saints seniors competed in Nordic skiing with coach Dan Campbell in the winter, but they're grateful to be back on track for a spring outdoor season.

The Oxford Hills junior collected wins in giant slalom and slalom at the KVAC Alpine skiing championships.

The start of construction of the new Edward Little High School left the Red Eddies without access to their tennis courts this spring, so they will practice and play at Lewiston.

Backers of legislation in Maine and across the country say transgender girls and women have an unfair advantage in athletics. Advocates for transgender rights say these bills simply seek to discriminate against an already vulnerable community.

Cheerleading: Bangor (Class A), Hermon (Class B) and Penobscot Valley (Class D) also earn state crowns.

Boys basketball: Turner coached at his alma mater for two seasons, and now he's taking his brand of coaching to the college level.

The defending MVC champions feed off a stands filled with fans, but Maine cheerleading won't have that this year and will instead compete in virtual meets. Area teams, though, are just excited to be back practicing and creating a routine they can be proud of.

Mt. Blue and Spruce Mountain are working on skills to prepare for any potential virtual meets this season.

The Blue Devils have strengthened their award-winning sportsmanship; Red Eddies and their practice friends all have a chance to shine.

Camaraderie comes first for Gray-New Gloucester and Leavitt this ski season.

Leah Danala has her hands full with both Mt. Abram and Spruce Mountain

Dirigo keeps it together during pandemic; Edward Little's positive attitude during the coronavirus an asset this season.

Mt. Blue goes with the flow as the Cougars prepare for Nordic season.

No state playoffs this year, but some area teams are still looking to be more competitive this season.

Winthrop is in a familiar position and Mt. Abram continues on the rise while Spruce Mountain, Mt. Blue and Monmouth will try to navigate their way through overhauls of various degrees.

The Cougars can shoot. Youth will be served for many area teams, namely Edward Little and Lisbon.

Winthrop and Mt. Blue have key pieces to replace; Spruce Mountain and Mt. Abram expect to see some growth.

The Edward Little Red Eddies look to continue the momentum from last season, while St. Dom's will try to stay strong as it adds young players into the lineup. The Kings, Eagles and Ice Cats are ready to be competitive in shortened season.

The Capital Region Hawks will have a new coach and look to generate offense. Cony/Monmouth/Hall-Dale/Erskine Rams have three strong lines and depth in goal.

Also, St. Dom's/Gray-New Gloucester/Winthrop treating 2021 like a normal season, while Edward Little/Leavitt/Poland adds to its depth with nine newcomers. and Mt. Ararat/Lisbon/Morse is ready to challenge the top teams.

They ran, swung, pitched, served, shot and scored. And they did it better than anyone else.

We honor athletes, coaches and teams that made the 2018-19 high school sports year so memorable.