Cross country preview: Runners to watch this season

These 10 runners from the Sun Journal's coverage area are chasing personal bests and aiming to hit their peaks in the postseason races.

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High school football notebook: Week 1 produces a shock and several surprises

Leavitt has its state-best winning streak halted; in Class A, Noble and Lewiston earn statement victories against top programs.

Watch: Winthrop football opens with an impressive shutout win over Leavitt

The Ramblers convert turnovers into points and deal the Hornets their first setback since November 2021.

High school roundup: Leavitt girls soccer tops Gardiner in season opener

Reese Bilodeau scored her first varsity goal for the Hornets. In other Friday action, the Oak Hill girls soccer and field hockey teams win close games, and the Mt. Abram boys defeat Maranacook.

11-man football preview: Players to watch this season

The past three football seasons in the Sun Journal's coverage area have been headlined by Noah Carpenter and Eli Soehren. These 11 players are poised to be in the spotlight in 2024.

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2024 field hockey preview: Players to watch this season

These 10 players have already established themselves as important contributors to their teams as offensive producers and defensive back-stoppers.