The Falcons are in the regional finals for the first time in 11 years, hoping to reach their first state final since 1978.
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.
Class C cross country: Maine Coast Waldorf boys, Orono girls reign supreme
MCW sophomore Olivia Reynolds and Waynflete senior Henry Spritz repeat as individual champs.
Class A cross country: Bonny Eagle girls, Scarborough boys run away with titles
Falmouth’s Sofie Matson and Mt. Ararat’s Lisandro Berry-Gaviria claim second straight individual crowns.
Class B cross country: York boys end 70-year drought
The Ellsworth girls, Alfie Walker of Fryeburg Academy and Lila Gaudrault of Cape Elizabeth also are champions.
Matson, Berry-Gaviria successfully defend cross country state titles
The Bonny Eagle girls dominate Class A and the York boys end a long championship drought.
Cross country: Rain, mud and cold expected at state meet
With an impressive blend of youth and experience, Bonny Eagle has its sights on a third Class A girls’ title in four years.
Girls’ soccer: No. 4 Yarmouth advances to Class B South semifinals
The Clippers dig out of an early hole to beat No. 5 Freeport, 3-2.
Red Claws open training camp with overhauled roster
Only one player remains from a team that lost all but one of its final 19 games last season.
Boys’ soccer: Bulldogs on a roll heading into playoffs
A faltering first month gives way to a blistering October for Portland, making its 19th straight postseason run.
Maine’s new pro hockey team gains first victory
Goalie Connor LaCouvee makes the most of his first start as the Mariners win after three losses to start the season.