Eight-man class and changes to Classes A and B were storylines, while several teams had memorable seasons.
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Sidelines: After more thought, eight-man football is good for Maine
After viewing it as gimmick football, the Kennebec Journal’s Dave Dyer has a big change of heart and sees the new class as a benefit to many programs.
Girls soccer: Maranacook downs undefeated Monmouth in C South semis
The Black Bears clamp down defensively and Emily Harper finally got one of her shots through for the lone goal.
Boys soccer: Maranacook drops Mt. Abram in C South
Worster leads Black Bears back to regional semifinals.
Cross country: Winthrop girls look to keep momentum going into regionals
After winning Mountain Valley Conference, Ramblers look to continue historic year.
Cross country: Mt. Blue’s Cullenberg, Edward Little’s Bell finish 5th and 6th at KVACs
Mt. Ararat, Camden Hills take KVAC Class A titles, while Lincoln and Medomak Valley are Class B champs.
New play clock rule has ripple effects in high school football
Move from 25 seconds to 40 could affect end-of-game scenarios, offensive tempo.
Boys basketball: Intensity runs high in G&E Roofing playoffs
Even in middle of the offseason, coaches and players go full tilt in Cony summer basketball league.
Boys lacrosse: NYA overwhelms Maranacook/Winthrop/Spruce Mountain in Class C final
Baker’s 8 goals lead the way as Panthers grab early lead and pull away from Hawks.
Lacrosse worth the trips for Spruce Mountain freshman goalie Matthew Fenlason
The Maranacook/Winthrop/Spruce Mountain boys lacrosse team will face North Yarmouth Academy for the Class C title — and Fenlason, the lone Spruce Mountain player on the team, will be waiting in the wings to help out.