The Black Bears join the varsity ranks this fall.

Three juniors and a sophomore are among this squad of veteran talent.

The junior setter led Biddeford to an undefeated season and the Class A title, thanks to her dedication and ability to direct plays.

After guiding the Clippers to their fourth-straight Class B title in late October, the veteran coach had triple-bypass surgery.

The Clippers sweep past previously undefeated Gardiner, 25-23, 25-16 and 25-20.

The undefeated Tigers squash a rally from the Rams in the third set to sweep the Class A final, 25-21, 25-16, 26-24.

The top-seeded Clippers advance to another state final by winning in three sets, 25-11, 25-11 and 26-24.

Boys' soccer: The fifth-seeded Red Riots fight off a challenge from No. 12 Cheverus, advancing to the Class A South quarterfinals with a 3-2 win.

The Spartans advance to the Class A quarterfinals by sweeping the Eagles.

Greyhounds next will play in the MVC championship on Thursday.

Boys' soccer: Carter Engelman leads the Eagles to a 2-0 victory over Biddeford.

Football: Giovanni Staples throws two TD passes and runs for a touchdown, leading the Blue Blazes to a 27-6 victory.

Girls' soccer: The Red Storm cruise to a 5-0 win over the Hawks in a battle of unbeaten teams.

Boys’ soccer: The Red Riots keep their unbeaten record intact, thanks to a Divin Mpinga goal.

Eddie Caldera scores on a penalty kick to give the Capers a 2-1 win over the Flyers.

Grace Badger scored an unassisted goal in the first half for the Warriors.

The Rams score twice in the first half to improve to 3-0.

Girls’ soccer: The Golden Trojans score the final three goals to beat Bonny Eagle, 4-3.

Seven juniors and a sophomore are among 10 players to keep an eye on this fall.

The Tigers came up just short in the 2021 Class A championship match, but many coaches say they're the team to beat this year.

While many predict a rematch in the Class A state final, other programs are on the rise.

With good mix of veterans, newcomers, team is ready to head back to the playoffs.

The Maine Principals' Association will return this fall to having playoffs made up of teams in the top two-thirds of the Heal points.

The senior middle hitter led the Red Storm to the Class A title, knocking off previously unbeaten Biddeford in the championship match.

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The Clippers fell behind early in the match and were down by four in the final set before rallying to win the sixth title in program history.

The Red Storm win a thriller against the previously undefeated Tigers, earning their third state championship since 2015.

This year's three championship matches feature familiar and well-matched opponents.

The Red Storm, who lost in the Class A final in 2019, advance with a 3-1 victory in the Class A semifinals.

Capers take care of business with tough victory on the road in regional semifinals.

The top-seeded Tigers continue to dominate, rolling to a 25-20, 25-8, 25-15 win.

The Rams pull away in the second set and win in straight sets, 25-14, 25-17, 25-9.

The Capers roll through two sets, then overcome a slow start in the third, to beat the Rangers, 3-0.

Girls' soccer: The Stags move into the Class A South quarterfinals with a 2-1 victory.

The Tigers went 14-0 in the regular season and gave up only one set. Now they're eyeing the school's first state title in more than a decade.

Postseason has arrived for soccer and field hockey teams .

Angel Huntsman scores the winning goal as the Panthers beat Traip Academy, 1-0.

Sam Glicos scores three goals for the Eagles.

Boys’ soccer: The Hawks will take an 11-2-1 record into the Class A South tournament.

Boys' soccer: The Clippers get goals from Sutter Auger and Isaac Grondin in a 2-0 victory.

Ellie Miller scores the winning goal as the Eagles earn their eighth win of the season.

Field hockey: Cece Keller breaks a scoreless deadlock in the final minute, lifting the Tigers over Falmouth, 1-0.

Field hockey: The Red Storm score in the second and in the fourth and beat the Trojans, 2-0.

Boys' soccer: The Rams score four goals in the second half to earn a 5-1 win.

Girls’ soccer: Abbey Thornton scores all three goals for the Eagles, who improve to 9-0 with a 3-1 victory.

Girls' soccer: The Windjammers lose for the first time in more than five years, falling 1-0.

Emma MacMahon scores the winning goal with 3:32 left in the first overtime.

Jordan Wolf makes two saves for her 25th career shutout, a 3-0 win over Bonny Eagle.

Field hockey: The Tigers score four goals in the fourth quarter to clinch a 7-3 win.