This winter, coin flip replaces opening tip-off

The Maine Principals' Association releases its COVID-19 safety guidelines on each high school winter sport.

After a summer of uncertainty, Bree Bergeron makes Merrimack’s hockey team

Lewiston native Bree Bergeron thought her ice hockey career was over, then she applied to Division I Merrimack College.

Area high school coaches win Maine Coach of the Year awards

Leavitt's Dustin Williamson, Edward Little's Jodd Bowles and Lewiston's Jamie Belleau and Ron Dumont among 20 honorees.

Maine’s high school winter sports season put on hold indefinitely

Practices were scheduled to start on Nov. 16, but they have been delayed while the Maine Principals' Association meets with state agencies about COVID-19 safety protocols.

Bowdoin College hockey rink may not be available for high school, youth use this winter

Lewiston's Androscoggin Bank Colisee and Auburn's Norway Savings Bank Arena are likely too busy to host additional teams should Bowdoin's Watson Arena not be open for community use.

Varsity Maine Awards 2019-20

We celebrate the athletes, teams and exciting events that made the year in high school sports so memorable.

Varsity Maine Awards — Girls Game of the Year: Hockey state final

A high-scoring affair was anticipated in the championship game, but undefeated Lewiston needed an overtime goal to edge underdog Cape Elizabeth/Waynflete/South Portland, 1-0.

All-Region Girls Hockey Player of the Year: Maranda Guimond, Red Hornets

The Edward Little/Leavitt/Poland goalie capped off her four-year starting career by capturing every award she could as a senior.

2019-20 Sun Journal All-Region Girls Hockey Team

2019-20 Winter All-Region