It’s a ‘gorgeous’ day for Bonny Eagle, MDI and Washburn with their state titles now in hand.
Glenn Jordan
Glenn Jordan joined the Portland Press Herald in 1994 to cover the fledgling Portland Sea Dogs. A native of Vermont, he studied philosophy in college and worked at two newspapers in New Hampshire and one in Connecticut before moving to Maine. He spent his first two years of marriage living in the keepers quarters of the Portland Head Light and has three grown children. In addition to baseball, he has covered nearly every sport played in Maine, from biathlon and curling to running and sailing. Currently he works part-time and can be found near cross country trails in fall, swimming pools and ski slopes in winter and tennis courts in spring. All other times, he’s probably on a pickleball court. He is a two-time USA Pickleball national medalist (silver and gold) and played for both the Austin Ignite and Indianapolis Drivers in 2023, helping Indy win the inaugural National Pickleball League championship over Austin in a league for senior pros aged 50 and over.
Ellsworth’s Curts edges Fryeburg’s Eastman in cross country showdown
The only other runner to break 16 minutes at the state championships is Jack Pierce of Merriconeag.
UMaine football: Safe to say a tradition sustained
The Black Bears’ pass defenders have learned from predecessors who attracted NFL interest.
High School Cross Country: Showdown time nears for teams, individuals
The top performers from the regional meets are expected to be factors in the state races Saturday.
Boys’ soccer: Greely struts rally skills
The Rangers fall behind early, keep their poise and pull away from Noble.
Volleyball: Greely refuses to lose, beats Red Storm
The Rangers, showing both skill and heart, will face Biddeford for the state title Saturday.
Girls’ soccer: Thornton’s defense meets challenge again
The Trojans are in the Western Class A semifinals with their 10th shutout of the season.
GIRLS SOCCER: Undefeated Thornton downs Gorham in quarterfinals
Katherine Gillespie scored two minutes before halftime to lead No. 2 Thornton Academy to a 2-0 victory past No. 7 Gorham.
Football: UNH leaves Black Bears with a disarming defeat
Maine’s best shot wasn’t enough against the Wildcats, who likely are postseason-bound.
UNH defeats UMaine, 28-21
ORONO — The University of New Hampshire scored 15 points in the final minute of the first half to dig out of a two-touchdown hole and retain possession of the Brice-Cowell Musket in the 100th football edition of the Maine-New Hampshire rivalry. The Wildcats won 28-21 on a damp and occasionally rainy Saturday afternoon at […]