Knowing that schools may lose games during the regular season because of COVID-19 disruptions, the Maine Principals’ Association will allow all teams to participate in the postseason.
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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.
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Posted inBoys Hockey, Sports, Varsity Maine
Boys hockey: Red Eddies take care of Tigers in Class A prelim
Despite numerous trips to the penalty box, Edward Little shuts down Biddeford/Massabesic/Old Orchard Beach and earns quarterfinal matchup with St. Dom’s.
Posted inGirls Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Girls basketball: Winthrop cruises past Old Orchard Beach for regional final berth
Kena Souza’s 19 points and 14 rebounds lead top-seeded Ramblers to 62-36 win over the No. 5 Seagulls in the Class C South semifinals.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Girls Hockey, Varsity Maine
Local roundup: Oxford Hills girls raid Lewiston
Vikings’ 28-5 seconds quarter too much for Blue Devils. Also, Edward Little girls win big and Poland boys earn impressive victory, and more basketball and hockey action from Tuesday.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Boys Hockey, Girls Basketball, Girls Hockey, Varsity Maine
Local roundup: Zach Poisson leads Mt. Blue boys over Messalonskee
Poisson pours in 21 points for Cougars, plus more basketball and hockey action from Wednesday.
Posted inGirls Basketball, Sports, Uncategorized, Varsity Maine
Girls basketball: Zimmerman, Leslie lead St. Dom’s in season-opening win
Becca Zimmerman and Mia-Angelina Leslie are productive on offense and defense as Saints open the season with victory over Old Orchard Beach.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Boys basketball: Ryan Crockett, Old Orchard too much for St. Dom’s in opener
Seagulls junior scores 40 points in three quarters in season-opening victory.
Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Football: Mt. Ararat, OOB to meet for eight-man championship
Saturday’s game at Fitzpatrick Stadium will cap the first season of eight-man football in Maine – with more teams likely to play in 2020.
Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Eight-man football is a boon for struggling programs
After years of taking their lumps, several high school teams are thriving in the new version of the sport.