Falmouth is ready to defend its Class A title, and Lincoln Academy seeks the Class B crown.
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‘I like my brain cells’: More high school football players in Maine wearing protective ‘Guardian Caps’ — but not in games
The use of the caps, which are now allowed in NFL games, has increased significantly in Maine for practices in the last 2 years but has not carried over to games.
Varsity Maine’s five games to watch for the week of Sept. 23-28
Skowhegan at Messalonskee field hockey 3:30 p.m., Tuesday A rematch of the 2023 Class A North title game, which the River Hawks won, 3-1. Earlier that fall, Messalonskee dealt Skowhegan its first regular-season loss since 2017. Both programs are contenders again this year, Skowhegan enters the week 4-1 and Messalonskee at 3-2. Falmouth at York […]
Mic’d up: Hear what York softball outfielder says while batting against Freeport
Emily Estes shares her thoughts on bunting and taking pitches during Class B South showdown.
Boys basketball: Spruce Mountain done in by York’s fourth-quarter run in B South quarterfinal
The Phoenix go toe-to-toe with the Wildcats into the final period, before York pulls away to advance to the regional semifinals.
Girls basketball: Gray-New Gloucester comes out strong to defeat York
The Patriots get off to a hot start, then survive a physical battle against Wildcats that featured plenty of free throws in the second half.
Boys basketball: Gray-New Gloucester gets going in second quarter, takes down York
The Patriots shake off a week-plus of rust in the second quarter, then control the remainder of the game despite the Wildcats’ fourth-quarter rally attempts.
Boys hockey: York hangs on to defeat Poland/Leavitt/Oak Hill/Gray-New Gloucester
The Wildcats spoil the Kings’ senior night as Luke Douris scores two goals in another close game between the two teams.
Girls hockey: Kylie Dulac and Avaya Desjardins lead Lewiston/Oak Hill past York co-op
Dulac and Desjardins tally three goals each, and the Blue Devils score four shorthanded goals in their win over York/Traip/Marshwood/Noble.
Watch: Leavitt boys win school’s first track and field state championship
Sophomore Stephen Pierre’s third-place finish in the high jump secures the Hornets’ Class B title.