As the state’s rural communities get smaller, players, coaches and administrators in those places must adapt to survive.
Softball
Addison DeRoche commits to play softball at Florida State
The Cheverus standout and two-time Gatorade Player of the Year announced she will play for the Seminoles, who have made three national finals in seven seasons.
Cheverus softball star Addison DeRoche pays it forward
The $1,000 Gatorade donates to the Mental Edge Softball Camp in DeRoche’s name will help more girls learn to play softball with a positive attitude.
Varsity Maine Softball Player of the Year: Addison DeRoche, Cheverus
As the spotlight around her grew, the nationally regarded prospect delivered again and led the Stags to the Class A South final.
2025 Sun Journal All-Region softball team
Varsity Maine All-Staters Carmen Crockett and Kyeria Morse highlight the list of the area’s best players.
2025 Varsity Maine All-State softball team
All four state champions are represented on this list that includes six seniors, six juniors and a pair of sophomore pitchers.
Meet the 2025 Varsity Maine spring All-State/All-Region teams
These were the best runners, jumpers, throwers, hitters, pitchers, servers. returners, goal scorers and defenders of the season.
Here are the finalists for Varsity Maine Female Athlete of the Year
Cony’s Abby Morrill and Windham’s Stella Jarvais were standouts in all seasons.
Varsity Maine Girls Team of the Year: Windham softball accomplishes its mission
The Eagles went into the season with the state’s deepest squad, then beat the team and pitcher that had shut them down last spring.
Final Varsity Maine Top 10 softball poll: Windham, Medomak Valley hold spots
The Eagles finish the season as the state’s after winning Class A championship.