The Yarmouth girls in Nordic and the Falmouth boys in Alpine look to extend their state championship reigns.
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.
Skiing: Waynflete athlete is a champ for all seasons
Many athletes go their entire high school careers without playing on a state title team. For junior Ben Adey, it’s habit-forming.
Skiing: 10 girls, 10 boys to watch
Ten juniors make our list of the top high school skiers in southern Maine.
Girls’ soccer: Kristina Kelly, Camden Hills
The senior scored 49 goals to lead the Windjammers to a fourth consecutive Class A state championship.
Girls’ soccer: 2019 Varsity Maine All-State team
Eleven players from 10 schools highlight the cream of the crop from across the state.
Kelly of Camden Hills named national girls’ soccer player of the year
Kristina Kelly, who led the Windjammers to four straight Class A state championships, is honored by the United Soccer Coaches.
Boston Pops will hand baton to Tacko
The rookie center for the Celtics and Red Claws will don tuxedo with tails for a Dec. 23 date as guest conductor.
Indoor track: Athletes to watch
These 10 girls and 10 boys are among the best in southern Maine.
Indoor track: Teams to watch
The Cheverus girls and Scarborough boys are well positioned to defend their state titles.
Flaherty making transition from playing field to coaching staff
After an eight-year major league career, the Portland native joins the San Diego Padres as an advance scout/development coach.