Players and coaches eager for start of postseason, and the return of the dramatics that come with it.
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High school basketball teams wary of COVID-19 shutdowns that could derail tournament runs
With playoff fields set, some squads taking precautions to avoid potential outbreaks.
Optimism — and concerns — grow for the high school state basketball tournaments
Many are wondering what’s in store for the postseason as play-in games are less than a month away.
Central Maine student-athletes make it official on National Signing Day
Skowhegan’s Jaycie Christopher will play basketball at Boston University; Messalonskee’s Journey Charles will play women’s lacrosse at Anderson University.
Field hockey: State championship previews
The Class A game features two stellar defenses, while Class C features high-powered offenses. And the Class B game pits two teams that seemed unlikely to play for a championship.
Football: Parity, rematches themes as Class B North playoffs begin this week
Windham the favorite, but deep field presents several capable challengers for regional title.
Area roundup: Leavitt football rallies to slip away from York
Hunter Hayes leads the Hornets to a 31-21 come-from-behind victory. Plus more football, field hockey and soccer action from Friday.
Area roundup: Hayden Fletcher’s goal lifts Monmouth boys soccer over Hall-Dale
In other area action, Emily Woods chips in a goal and an assist in Dirigo’s field hockey win over Spruce Mountain. And more recaps of Wednesday’s soccer and field hockey games.
Area roundup: Postponements push huge slate of games to Saturday
Nearly all of the state’s football games for the weekend will now be Saturday, along with games in other sports.
Field hockey: Maine Field Hockey Festival returns as a summer centerpiece
Winslow fills in as host for large preseason event, which gives players a chance to catch up with each other and work on their games.