The veteran coach takes over a program that was derailed by a hazing investigation last fall.
Haley Jones
Staff Writer
Haley has been with the Sun Journal sports department since November 2023. She graduated from Occidental College in Los Angeles in May 2022 with a degree in international relations. Haley also played lacrosse for the Tigers, so naturally, her love of sports led her to pursue a permanent sports journalism role. Before her move to Maine, she previously worked as a general assignment reporter in Lancaster, S.C., covering education, city council, crime and business. Haley is a native southerner, born and raised in Alpharetta, Georgia, so don’t be surprised when she slips the occasional “y’all” into her interview questions.
MIC’D UP: Aaron Filieo, West team head coach
In the regular football season, Filieo coaches for South Portland High School, but was chosen to lead the West team for the coveted Maine Shrine Lobster Bowl game.
Varsity Maine Girls Lacrosse Player of the Year: Abby Trainor, Windham
The junior’s 93 goals and 33 assists set the offensive pace for the state champion Eagles.
2025 Varsity Maine All-State girls lacrosse team
These 12 players impacted games in various ways, from scoring goals to grabbing loose balls, controlling draws and making defensive stops.
Yarmouth boys lacrosse again wins Class B over York, in overtime
Hakon Yeo’s overtime goal gives the Clippers their second consecutive state championship.
Windham girls lacrosse earns first Class A state title
The Eagles control possession to defeat previously unbeaten Kennebunk.
Maranacook/Winthrop girls lacrosse edges Lincoln in Class C semifinal
Led by Stella Stewart’s two goals and three assists, the Black Bears advance to play Traip Academy in the state final.
Medomak Valley softball beats Leavitt in B South semifinal
The Panthers will appear in the regional final for the first time in coach Richard Vannah’s 16-year career.
Windham girls lacrosse flies away from Cheverus
The Eagles end the regular season on a 13-game winning streak.
Dirigo softball upends Lisbon with a pair of big innings
Offensive outbursts in the first and fourth push the Cougars to a five-inning win over the Greyhounds.