Originally intended to be a one-time thing because of the coronavirus pandemic, some coaches and ADs liked the every-team-makes-it approach and want to see it continue, but others prefer reverting back to the postseason-qualification method.
Softball
Class B softball: Cape Elizabeth slugs way to state title
Capers pound out 19 hits to end Winslow’s Cinderella run.
Class A softball: Skowhegan wins state crown with seventh-inning rally
River Hawks score three in final at-bat against Biddeford to win first title since 2014.
Class C softball: Hall-Dale beats Dexter to win first state championship
Bulldogs execute in all three phases to cap off undefeated season with shutout victory.
Class D South softball final: St. Dom’s knocked out by Searsport and pitcher Ana Lang
Lang strikes out 19 and allows only one hit in the top-seeded Vikings’ 7-1 win over the Saints.
Softball: Unbeaten Cape Elizabeth rallies past Fryeburg for Class B South title
The Capers get two runs in the top of the seventh inning to defeat the top-ranked Raiders, 5-4, and win their first regional championship since 2007.
St. Dom’s softball team hitting its stride, one practice and game at a time
This season has been a continuous learning experience for the Saints, who play Searsport for the Class D South regional title on Wednesday.
Lisbon vs. Monmouth and Tuesday’s other baseball and softball regional finals postponed to Thursday
The Maine Principals’ Association makes the call with inclement weather expected throughout Tuesday. Wednesday’s baseball, softball and lacrosse games are unaffected by schedule changes.
Area roundup: St. Dom’s beats NYA in nine innings, earns spot in D South softball final
Bella Perryman, who earlier hit a two-run homer, scores winning run to cap Saints’ three-run rally. Plus more from Saturday’s softball, baseball and lacrosse postseason games.
Softball: Skowhegan edges by Oxford Hills to advance to regional final
Skowhegan advances to its fifth straight Class A North final