Athletes who have tasted postseason success talk about what keeps them focused during a pandemic-altered season.
Swimming
Posted inBoys Lacrosse, Boys Soccer, Sports, Swimming, Varsity Maine
A rare coaching trifecta: Cape’s Raymond is a man for all seasons
Since 2006, Ben Raymond has been a successful varsity head coach of three teams – boys’ soccer, swimming and boys’ lacrosse – and been making an impact on students past and present.
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Posted inIndoor Track, Sports, Swimming, Varsity Maine
High school swimming, indoor track teams fighting off winter blues
Optimism remains for some form of a season in the pool, likely virtual, but a lack of facilities and logistical issues make an indoor season unlikely.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Boys Hockey, Cheering, Girls Basketball, Girls Hockey, Indoor Track, Skiing, Sports, Swimming, Uncategorized, Varsity Maine, Wrestling
High school winter practices pushed back to January
Individual drills involving players and coaches can start as planned on Monday in “green” counties, but team practices and scrimmages have been moved from Dec. 14 to Jan. 4.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Boys Hockey, Cheering, Girls Basketball, Girls Hockey, Indoor Track, Skiing, Sports, Swimming, Varsity Maine, Wrestling
This winter, coin flip replaces opening tip-off
The Maine Principals’ Association releases its COVID-19 safety guidelines on each high school winter sport.
Posted inSports, Swimming, Varsity Maine
Edward Little swimmer Emma Hefty signs National Letter of Intent to Merrimack College
The senior, who is hoping for a final season of high school competition, will join the NCAA Division I swim team next fall.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Boys Hockey, Indoor Track, Sports, Swimming, Uncategorized, Varsity Maine, Wrestling
What could high school sports look like this winter in Maine?
It’s been a successful fall season outside for many schools, but winter sports played inside present challenges that require creative problem-solving during the pandemic.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Boys Hockey, Girls Basketball, Girls Hockey, Indoor Track, Skiing, Sports, Swimming, Varsity Maine, Wrestling
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.
Posted inSports, Swimming, Varsity Maine
Cheverus swim coach Kevin Haley retires after 32 years
Under Haley, the Stags won nine Class A state championships.
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High school swimmers disappointed they can’t guard pools in summer 2020
Area swimmers were looking forward to being lifeguards this summer, but the coronavirus pandemic shut down pools before the season even started.