Cape Elizabeth should be among the top squads for both girls and boys this winter.
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.
Swimming: Deering/Portland co-op one of several teams struggling to find pool time
Pool closures at two Portland facilities have resulted in plenty of dryland practices for the RamDogs, who are hosting meets 45 minutes away in Sanford.
Girls’ cross country Runner of the Year: Ruth White, Orono
The indefatiguable White led Orono to a sixth straight Class C state title and claimed her third New England cross country championship, two more than any runner in Maine history.
Girls’ cross country: 2023 Varsity Maine All-State team
The state’s impressive depth showed clearly at the New England meet, where Maine schoolgirls claimed six of the top 15 spots.
Boys’ cross country: 2023 Varsity Maine All-State team
Five of the honorees will return to the trails next fall.
Boys’ cross country Runner of the Year: Maddox Jordan, Noble
The senior from Noble High overcame injury and illness to win the Class A state meet and finish sixth in New England.
Maine Celtics get off to torrid start, blow out Long Island at the Expo
The Celtics begin the game on a 26-4 run and never let up, as four players score at least 20 points in a 134-95 victory.
Maine Celtics kick off home schedule in style
A strong fourth quarter lifts Maine past previously unbeaten Long Island, 116-105.
Football: Thornton Academy beats Bonny Eagle, returns to Class A final
The top-seeded Trojans never trail in a 21-13 victory over No. 3 Bonny Eagle in the Class A South championship game.
Girls’ cross country: Bonny Eagle, York, Orono extend championship reigns
Orono senior Ruth White and Greater Houlton Christian Academy junior Teanne Owings turn in the day’s fastest times, by far.