 Nokomis High School’s Cooper Flagg (32) scores with authority against Brewer High School’s in the boys Class A North finals game at the Augusta Civic Center on Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022.
 Nokomis High School’s Cooper Flagg (32) scores with authority against Brewer High School’s in the boys Class A North finals game at the Augusta Civic Center on Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022.
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 Cape Elizabeth’s Delaney Whitten chases a loose puck with Scarborough’s Calynn Gendreau Wednesday, February 16, 2022.
 Cape Elizabeth’s Delaney Whitten chases a loose puck with Scarborough’s Calynn Gendreau Wednesday, February 16, 2022.
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Dirigo’s Wyatt Smith and Spruce Mountain’s Owen Bryant and Lucas Towers all fight for a rebound during a January game in Jay.
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 Erskine Academy’s Grace Kelso swims in 200-yard freestyle race during a swim meet Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022, at Kennebec Valley YMCA in Augusta.
 Erskine Academy’s Grace Kelso swims in 200-yard freestyle race during a swim meet Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022, at Kennebec Valley YMCA in Augusta.
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 Sanford’s James Blood and Massabesic’s Isaac Boulard compete in the 106lb class in the Class A wrestling state championships Saturday, February 19, 2022.
 Sanford’s James Blood and Massabesic’s Isaac Boulard compete in the 106lb class in the Class A wrestling state championships Saturday, February 19, 2022.
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Oxford Hills boys’ basketball players celebrate their win in the Class AA North regional championship game in Portland in February.
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 The circular Mt. Abram Regional High School gymnasium extends above Oak Hill’s D’andre Daniels, left, as he drives through Mt. Abram defenders during a basketball game in Strong on Monday, Dec. 13, 2021.
 The circular Mt. Abram Regional High School gymnasium extends above Oak Hill’s D’andre Daniels, left, as he drives through Mt. Abram defenders during a basketball game in Strong on Monday, Dec. 13, 2021.
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 Patrick Gill of Falmouth celebrates with his teammates after Falmouth won the 400 yard freestyle relay race at the Class A boys swimming championship on Monday, February 21, 2022 at Cape Elizabeth High School.
 Patrick Gill of Falmouth celebrates with his teammates after Falmouth won the 400 yard freestyle relay race at the Class A boys swimming championship on Monday, February 21, 2022 at Cape Elizabeth High School.
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Lewiston’s Fiona Landry competes in the 200 Yard Freestyle event in February at the Lesley Martin and Chris Campbell Memorial Swim Meet at the YWCA in Lewiston.
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 A Messalonskee High School swimmer flips through a turn during the virtual swim meet against Edward Little in Waterville on Monday, Jan. 10, 2022.
 A Messalonskee High School swimmer flips through a turn during the virtual swim meet against Edward Little in Waterville on Monday, Jan. 10, 2022.
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 Cheverus senior Frank Morang lands during the triple jump of the Class A Maine state track championship at the USM Field House in Gorham on Feb. 21, 2022.
 Cheverus senior Frank Morang lands during the triple jump of the Class A Maine state track championship at the USM Field House in Gorham on Feb. 21, 2022.
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 Winslow’s Andrew Poulin, right, and Bucksport’s Kamryn Webber race to a loose ball during the Class B North preliminary basketball game at Winslow High School in Winslow on Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022.
 Winslow’s Andrew Poulin, right, and Bucksport’s Kamryn Webber race to a loose ball during the Class B North preliminary basketball game at Winslow High School in Winslow on Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022.
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 York teammates celebrate from the bench after a basket in the fourth quarter against Wells in a Class B semifinal at the Expo.
 York teammates celebrate from the bench after a basket in the fourth quarter against Wells in a Class B semifinal at the Expo.
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 Camden Hills High School’s Julian Henderson battles with Lawrence High School’s Colby Nadeau in the Class A north 120-pound wrestling championships Nokomis High School in Newport on Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022.
 Camden Hills High School’s Julian Henderson battles with Lawrence High School’s Colby Nadeau in the Class A north 120-pound wrestling championships Nokomis High School in Newport on Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022.
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 Maeve Kelly of Cheverus passes the ball after picking up a loose ball as Hampden’s Camryn Neal tries to get possession of the ball Wednesday, February 23, 2022. Looking on to the left is Madigan Fitzpatrick of Cheverus.
 Maeve Kelly of Cheverus passes the ball after picking up a loose ball as Hampden’s Camryn Neal tries to get possession of the ball Wednesday, February 23, 2022. Looking on to the left is Madigan Fitzpatrick of Cheverus.
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Lewiston’s Calen Suli competes in the 200 Yard Medley Relay at the KVAC Class A virtual meet in Lewiston in March.
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 Maine Central Institute’s Adrianna Brooks (10) leaps for the inbound ball against Hermon High School’s in the Class B North quarterfinals Maine Principals Association basketball tournament at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor on Friday, Feb. 18, 2022.
 Maine Central Institute’s Adrianna Brooks (10) leaps for the inbound ball against Hermon High School’s in the Class B North quarterfinals Maine Principals Association basketball tournament at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor on Friday, Feb. 18, 2022.
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 Cheverus’ Gio St. Onge (11) jumps up to attempt a basket while being closely guarded by Oxford Hills’ Teigan Pelletier (10) in the Class AA North semifinal at the Cross Insurance Arena in Portland on Thursday, February 24, 2022.
 Cheverus’ Gio St. Onge (11) jumps up to attempt a basket while being closely guarded by Oxford Hills’ Teigan Pelletier (10) in the Class AA North semifinal at the Cross Insurance Arena in Portland on Thursday, February 24, 2022.
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Mt. Ararat’s Dylan Richards crashes into Lewiston’s Payson Goyette during a game at the Colisee in January.
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 Forest Hills’ Hailey Welch, right, reaches for the ball with Valley’s Brielle Hill during a Class D South girls basketball semifinal on Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022, at the Augusta Civic Center.
 Forest Hills’ Hailey Welch, right, reaches for the ball with Valley’s Brielle Hill during a Class D South girls basketball semifinal on Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022, at the Augusta Civic Center.
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 Falmouth’s Brady Coyne maneuvers around Nokomis’ Madden White during the Class A state championship on Saturday at Cross Insurance Arena.
 Falmouth’s Brady Coyne maneuvers around Nokomis’ Madden White during the Class A state championship on Saturday at Cross Insurance Arena.
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Mountain Valley competes in the Class C South Regional cheerleading championship in Lewiston in February.
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 Southern Aroostook’s Christopher Caswell, left, plays defense on Forest Hills’ Mason Desjardins during the Class D basketball state championship Saturday, March 5, 2022, in the Augusta Civic Center.
 Southern Aroostook’s Christopher Caswell, left, plays defense on Forest Hills’ Mason Desjardins during the Class D basketball state championship Saturday, March 5, 2022, in the Augusta Civic Center.
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 Cheverus players celebrate a three-point shot by their teammate Julia Kratzer (10) in the fourth quarter of the Class AA state championship game against Gorham on Saturday, March 5, 2022.
 Cheverus players celebrate a three-point shot by their teammate Julia Kratzer (10) in the fourth quarter of the Class AA state championship game against Gorham on Saturday, March 5, 2022.
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Josh Smith of Mt. Blue leans into a gate during the first run of the Class A State Championship giant slalom ski race at Black Mountain in Rumford in February.
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 Winslow’s Allan Rogers, top, and Mountain Valley’s Kaden Passo compete in the 182-pound consolation semifinals at the Class B state championships on Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022, in Bath. Rogers pinned Passo to win.
 Winslow’s Allan Rogers, top, and Mountain Valley’s Kaden Passo compete in the 182-pound consolation semifinals at the Class B state championships on Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022, in Bath. Rogers pinned Passo to win.
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 Scarborough players skate over to celebrate in with their student section after winning the Class A State Championship in double overtime against Thornton Academy at Cross Insurance Arena on Saturday, March 12, 2022.
 Scarborough players skate over to celebrate in with their student section after winning the Class A State Championship in double overtime against Thornton Academy at Cross Insurance Arena on Saturday, March 12, 2022.
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Lisbon performs their routine during the Class C South Regional cheerleading championship on Saturday in Lewiston in February.
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 Richmond’s Breonna Dufresne, left, and Madiso’s Ali Griffeth dive for the ball during a Class C South preliminary girls basketball game on Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022, in Richmond.
 Richmond’s Breonna Dufresne, left, and Madiso’s Ali Griffeth dive for the ball during a Class C South preliminary girls basketball game on Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022, in Richmond.
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 Hall-Dale’s Averi Baker, left, and KK Wills celebrate after cutting down the net following their win over Stearns in the Class C girls basketball state championship game Saturday at the Augusta Civic Center.
 Hall-Dale’s Averi Baker, left, and KK Wills celebrate after cutting down the net following their win over Stearns in the Class C girls basketball state championship game Saturday at the Augusta Civic Center.
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 Quarry Hill ski club’s Zachary Ross, (245), Gould’s Eli Shifrin and Quarry Hill’s Luke Streinz race over fast terrain during the Maranacook Waves Nordic ski race on Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, in Readfield.
 Quarry Hill ski club’s Zachary Ross, (245), Gould’s Eli Shifrin and Quarry Hill’s Luke Streinz race over fast terrain during the Maranacook Waves Nordic ski race on Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, in Readfield.
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 Forest Hills’ Cody Oliver celebrates as the last second ticks off the clock after beating Valley during the Class D South boys basketball championship game on Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022, at the Augusta Civic Center.
 Forest Hills’ Cody Oliver celebrates as the last second ticks off the clock after beating Valley during the Class D South boys basketball championship game on Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022, at the Augusta Civic Center.
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 Bangor competes at the KVAC cheerleading championships on Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, at the Augusta Civic Center.
 Bangor competes at the KVAC cheerleading championships on Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, at the Augusta Civic Center.