Brooklyn Federico pitches a one-hitter and has three hits for the Mustangs. Plus more baseball and softball recaps from Monday.
Softball
Kiara McLeod, Oxford Hills overpower short-handed Greely in softball opener
Softball: Vikings winning pitcher throws a three-hitter, strikes out seven batters, drives in three runs and scores three runs in a 17-0 victory.
2021 softball team previews: Poland powered by a pair of O’Learys again
The Knights have two O’Leary sisters, Kaylin and Khloe, again this year, but one is new to the high school level.
2021 softball preview capsules
BUCKFIELD BUCKS Coach: Tammy Tatlock (first year) Class: D South; Conference: MVC 2019 results: 14-3, lost in regional semifinals. Returning athletes: Seniors — Cara Merrill (P), Cassidy Lowell (INF); Juniors — Alyssa Litchfield (INF), Emily Carrasquillo (OF), Ruby Cyr (INF), Paige Fogg (INF), Kayden Haylock (INF), Mckenna Ridlon (C). Promising newcomers: Senior — Shyloe Morgan (INF); Sophomores — Abigail Prokey (C), Emma Stevens-Belanger (P), Madison […]
High school game officials in short supply this spring
From softball and baseball to lacrosse, organizers are concerned about whether they’ll have enough umpires and referees to handle especially busy days on the schedule.
Maine high school sports to have open playoffs this spring
Knowing that schools may lose games during the regular season because of COVID-19 disruptions, the Maine Principals’ Association will allow all teams to participate in the postseason.
Oxford Hills back to work with new battery
Softball: The Vikings return one pitcher and one catcher from the varsity team’s Class A North runner-up squad two years ago, and both are being thrust into leadership roles.
After a lost season, baseball and softball return to high schools across Maine
First day of pitchers and catchers workouts marks return to baseball and softball after 2020 was wiped out by coronavirus.
Buckfield makes softball coaching change, much to former coach’s surprise and dismay
New varsity coach Tammy Tatlock, who has coached the middle school team to a conference championship, was hired over Sandy Albert, who guided the Bucks to two regional final appearances in the most recent six seasons.