Cooper Flagg debuts at Duke, the women’s Beach to Beacon winner is stripped of her title, and Ed Flaherty’s retirement as the USM baseball coach are among the biggest stories of the year.
Sports Columns
Travis Lazarczyk: At 600 wins, Falmouth coach has built a legacy
Falmouth boys basketball coach Dave Halligan has certainly made an impact on his players and the game.
Travis Lazarczyk: Kennebunk’s Max Murray on verge of NCAA soccer title
Murray and his University of Vermont men’s soccer team will play Marshall for the national championship on Monday.
Travis Lazarczyk: Locals shoot their shot for the Hearts of Pine
The professional soccer team that will begin play at Portland’s Fitzpatrick Stadium this spring held a tryout for Mainers on Saturday in Falmouth.
Travis Lazarczyk: Flopping in hoops? You’re courting trouble
A new rule is in place to penalize those who try to flop or fake a foul, but don’t expect a shot clock in Maine any time soon.
Travis Lazarczyk: Hard work pays off for Cumberland runner Marsanskis at UMaine
Luke Marsanskis, who went more than a year without training due to post-concussion syndrome, is the first Black Bear in more than a decade to run in the NCAA cross country championship.
Travis Lazarczyk: UMaine football improved, but job not done
The Black Bears close a 5-7 season with a 27-9 loss to New Hampshire.
Travis Lazarczyk: To the surprise of nobody, Thornton Academy back in states
Making their ninth appearance in the Class A state final since 2012, the Trojans have built Maine’s most constant high school football dynasty.
Travis Lazarczyk: Portland High football coaches bring elite experience
Chris Ferguson, a former University of Maine quarterback, and Saquan Hampton, a former NFL safety, are passing along their knowledge to the Bulldogs.
Travis Lazarczyk: Dean Plante is the Godfather of Maine eight-man football
Eight-man football has given many schools the option to continue offering football, and those programs can thank Old Orchard Beach’s coach and athletic director.