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  • Maine’s most decorated field hockey coach Paula Doughty out at Skowhegan
    The iconic coach won't return after 44 years at the River Hawks' helm, during which she won 20 state championships. ... read more
    Source: PressHerald.comPublished on March 10, 2026By By Drew Bonifant Staff Writer
  • Massabesic’s Evan Boulard wins New England wrestling title
    The Mustangs' girls team earns the team title and his its own champion and runner-up, while many other Maine wrestlers reach the podium. ... read more
    Source: PressHerald.comPublished on March 9, 2026By By Steve Craig Staff Writer
  • Thornton Academy boys hockey repeats as Class A champion
    The Trojans score twice in the third period to beat Cheverus/Yarmouth and retain their title. ... read more
    Source: PressHerald.comPublished on March 7, 2026By By Travis Lazarczyk Columnist
  • York/Biddeford/OOB boys hockey beats Hampden co-op to win Class B title
    The Wildcats score three goals in a span of 4:48 in the second period and hold off the Broncos at Cross Insurance Arena. ... read more
    Source: CentralMaine.comPublished on March 7, 2026By By Mike Mandell Staff Writer
  • Maine’s high school football coaching carousel is still spinning
    Nearly 18% of the state's 79 programs will have new head coaches in 2026, and several will be first-time varsity coaches in their 20s. ... read more
    Source: PressHerald.comPublished on March 6, 2026By By Steve Craig Staff Writer
  • Cape Elizabeth hires Issiah Bachelder as its football coach
    Bachelder quarterbacked Portland High to consecutive Class A championship games in 2015 and 2016. ... read more
    Source: PressHerald.comPublished on March 5, 2026By By Steve Craig Staff Writer
  • Showdown of defending champs highlights Maine boys hockey state finals
    Thornton Academy readies for Class A title fight with Cheverus/Yarmouth, while the Hampden and York co-ops face off for the Class B crown. ... read more
    Source: CentralMaine.comPublished on March 5, 2026By By Dave Dyer Staff Writer
  • Thornton Academy boys hockey rolls to Class A final
    The defending champion Golden Trojans net three goals in the third period to put away Falmouth. ... read more
    Source: CentralMaine.comPublished on March 4, 2026By By Dave Dyer Staff Writer
  • Hampden boys hockey co-op beats Messalonskee in triple-OT to win B North title
    Wyatt Allen scores 2:25 into the third overtime to send the Broncos to Saturday’s final against York. ... read more
    Source: CentralMaine.comPublished on March 4, 2026By By Mike Mandell Staff Writer
  • The York/Biddeford/OOB co-op hockey team finds glory in year one
    After Wednesday's regional final win, the team will play in Saturday's Class B state championship. ... read more
    Source: PressHerald.comPublished on March 4, 2026By By Travis Lazarczyk Columnist
  • New Lewiston football coach gets his dream job
    Lewiston native Justin Bisson played for the Blue Devils, was an assistant at the school for six years and was the program's interim head coach in 2021. ... read more
    Source: PressHerald.comPublished on March 4, 2026By By Steve Craig Staff Writer
  • Gardiner, Monmouth, Valley boys basketball savor state titles after grueling climbs
    For the first time, three central Maine boys basketball teams won state championships in the same season. ... read more
    Source: CentralMaine.comPublished on March 3, 2026By By Mike Mandell Staff Writer
  • Which Maine high school teams will wear hoop crowns in 2027?
    Check out our way-too-early predictions for next season's top contenders in boys and girls basketball. ... read more
    Source: PressHerald.comPublished on March 3, 2026By By Drew Bonifant and Steve Craig Staff Writer
  • These Maine boys hockey players are Travis Roy Award semifinalists
    Thornton Academy, Yarmouth/Cheverus and Falmouth each have two players in the running for the prestigious award. ... read more
    Source: PressHerald.comPublished on March 3, 2026By Staff report
  • Marshwood hires Nick Mirabello as baseball coach
    A former player at Saint Joseph's College, Mirabello takes over a team that went 16-2 last season. ... read more
    Source: PressHerald.comPublished on March 2, 2026By Staff report
  • Maine boys hockey playoff games moved to Wednesday
    The Class A semifinals and B South final in Portland are postponed from Tuesday due to snow in the forecast. ... read more
    Source: PressHerald.comPublished on March 2, 2026By Staff report
  • Marshwood’s Henri Rivard wins mile at New England indoor track championships
    The Hawks senior tops a number of strong individual efforts at Saturday's high school track and field meet in Boston. ... read more
    Source: PressHerald.comPublished on March 2, 2026By By Steve Craig Staff Writer
  • Press Herald earns national recognition at Associated Sports Editors contest
    The Herald earns top-10 honors in three categories. ... read more
    Source: PressHerald.comPublished on March 2, 2026By Staff report
  • Fort Kent boys basketball outlasts Maranacook, wins 1st state title
    The Warriors take a 20-2 lead and withstand a number of runs by the Black Bears to win the Class C championship. ... read more
    Source: CentralMaine.comPublished on March 1, 2026By By Mike Mandell Staff Writer
  • Portland boys basketball completes journey to Class A title
    The Bulldogs, who lost six games in the regular season, pull away behind their defense in the second half to beat Camden Hills. ... read more
    Source: PressHerald.comPublished on February 28, 2026By By Steve Craig Staff Writer
  • In the Class A boys basketball final, it was seniors coming up big
    Cordell Jones of Portland and Nolan Ames of Camden Hills gave everything they had in the biggest game of the season. ... read more
    Source: PressHerald.comPublished on February 28, 2026By By Travis Lazarczyk Columnist
  • Cheverus girls basketball storms back from 19 down in Class A final
    The Stags shock Hampden Academy with a second-half charge, winning in overtime for their third state title in five seasons. ... read more
    Source: PressHerald.comPublished on February 28, 2026By By Drew Bonifant Staff Writer
  • Mattanawcook Academy girls basketball wins first state championship
    Addison Cyr scores 25 points and grabs 23 rebounds to lead the Lynx to their first Gold Ball. ... read more
    Source: CentralMaine.comPublished on February 28, 2026By By Dave Dyer Staff Writer
  • Monmouth boys basketball fends off Machias to win Class D title
    Levi Laverdiere scores 33 points as the Mustangs earn their second state championship in three years. ... read more
    Source: CentralMaine.comPublished on February 28, 2026By By Mike Mandell Staff Writer
  • Penobscot Valley girls basketball rides defense to Class D title
    Lila Cummings (15 points, 16 rebounds) leads the Howlers past Mt. Abram for a second consecutive Gold Ball. ... read more
    Source: CentralMaine.comPublished on February 28, 2026By By Dave Dyer Staff Writer