Two prides of Cougars aim to be state contenders, while another looks to stay strong in Class B despite the loss of its top grappler.
Dirigo Cougars
High schools Friday: Poland girls basketball shuts down Yarmouth in opener
The Knights limit the Clippers to three points after halftime.
Meet 15 western Maine boys basketball players to watch in 2025-26
The Sun Journal’s coverage area features plenty of talent this winter.
Meet the 15 western Maine girls basketball players to watch in 2025-26
Several of these players will be expected to step up for graduated talent.
Marshwood’s Henri Rivard takes Class A cross country title in tight finish
Freeport’s Alex Gilbert prevails in Class B, and Dirigo’s William Morris earns the Class C crown.
Watch Varsity Maine’s football highlights from Week 8
The top plays from last week’s high school football games.
Portland sweeps A South cross country; Freeport, Waynflete girls repeat in B and C South
Portland’s Nora Schmidt and Marshwood’s Henri Rivard shine in Class A, and Greely’s Rowan Barry wins the Class B girls race on her home course.
Freeport football surges past Dirigo in second half
A pick-six late in the second quarter got the Cougars within two points, but the Falcons pull away after the break to win a regular-season finale between Class D South playoff teams.
Cross country teams focusing on staying in peak form
With championship races ongoing, teams and athletes are looking to be at their best this month.
Friday’s high school football: Leavitt blanks Messalonskee
The Class C Hornets post a shutout against the Class B Eagles.