No. 16 Lewiston opens the Class A playoffs against the No. 17 Bulldogs and win the match 3-1.
portland bulldogs
Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Fitzpatrick Trophy returns after year on the sideline
Here are some of potential candidates for the award, given to the top senior in Maine high school football.
advertisement
Posted inGirls Lacrosse, Sports, Varsity Maine
Girls lacrosse: Lewiston finishes first half strong in A North quarterfinal win over Portland
The Blue Devils broke a tie with a 6-1 finish going into halftime. They next face Falmouth in the regional semifinals.
Posted inGirls Hockey, Sports, Varsity Maine
Becky Schaffer Award finalists’ worth goes beyond stats
The four senior girls hockey players are all well-rounded both on and off the ice.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Boys Hockey, Girls Basketball, Skiing, Sports, Swimming, Varsity Maine
No fans, no playoffs. So what’s motivating high school athletes this winter?
Athletes who have tasted postseason success talk about what keeps them focused during a pandemic-altered season.
Posted inSports, Varsity Maine
Concerns grow that the loss of sports is taking a toll on young athletes’ mental health
Citing research that shows more depression and anxiety when school sports are shut down, athletic directors and coaches in Maine’s ‘yellow’ counties lobby for teams to at least be allowed to gather for drills and conditioning during the pandemic.
Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
High school football in July? Coaches mull the possibilities
Several coaches believe waiting until summer is the best shot at having a season.
Posted inSports, Varsity Maine
Worries abound over mental health risks if fall sports are called off
Athletes, coaches and administrators emphasize the social and emotional importance of athletics for high school students – and the potential for negative consequences if games cannot be played.
Posted inForecaster Sports
Corcoran won’t return as Portland girls’ hoops coach
Contract not renewed for upcoming season
Posted inFootball, Girls Soccer, Sports, Varsity Maine, Volleyball
Maine high school athletes: Let us play sports this fall
Some feel their voices have not be heard by decision-makers, and they worry about potential mental health issues among students if the season is called off.