Girls compete in Maine-Nebraska Wrestling Exchange for the first time

A team of Maine wrestlers traveled to Nebraska for three dual meets, a first in the event's 40-year history.

Varsity Maine Female Athlete of the Year: Maddie Ripley, Oceanside

Ripley not only made state history, but she helped move the sport forward for girls in Maine.

Wrestling: Mountain Valley’s Gary Dolloff resigns, leaving an impact that goes beyond the mat

Dolloff coached the Falcons to three state championships and several individual titles, but success is only part of the impact he made in his athletes' lives and on the sport.

Wrestling: Both state tournaments to be held at The Colisee in Lewiston

The 2025 Class A and B championships will be at the same location for the first time since 2011.

Sun Journal Wrestler of the Year: Lucas Libby, Mountain Valley

The senior won his third straight state championship, an all-states title and, most importantly to him, placed fourth at the New England Championships.

2023-24 Sun Journal All-Region Wrestling Teams

2023-24 Winter All-Region

KVAC winter 2023-24 all-conference and all-academic honors

Sidelines: Rockland trailblazing wrestler Maddie Ripley enjoyed success that may never be matched

Ripley made history by becoming first girl to win an open title competing against boys, and it's possible we won't see another wrestler like her, Dave Dyer writes.

Wrestling: Noble wins inaugural New England girls’ championship

Hannah Perro of Noble and Maddie Ripley of Oceanside take individual titles at the first-ever New England championship meet for girls.