Some of the best plays from Maine’s season-opening weekend.
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Football: Oceanside welcomes Brunswick back to 11-man game
Zeb Foster of Oceanside rushes for three touchdowns in first start at quarterback.
Varsity Maine Female Athlete of the Year: Maddie Ripley, Oceanside
Ripley not only made state history, but she helped move the sport forward for girls in Maine.
The Ripley twins – sister and brother – sweep Varsity Maine wrestling honors
In a rare selection, we honor siblings as the best in their sport: Oceanside High seniors Maddie and Gavin Ripley.
Varsity Maine Boys’ Wrestler of the Year: Gavin Ripley, Oceanside
A top competitor throughout his high school career who was overshadowed by his sister, Ripley dominated as a senior after a summer focused on improvement.
Sidelines: Rockland trailblazing wrestler Maddie Ripley enjoyed success that may never be matched
Ripley made history by becoming first girl to win an open title competing against boys, and it’s possible we won’t see another wrestler like her, Dave Dyer writes.
Maddie Ripley adds to her historic wrestling career with another state title
The Oceanside High senior wins the 113-pound title at the Class B championships a year after becoming first girl to win a state title while wrestling against boys.
Number of girls wrestling in Maine grows at rapid rate
According to the Maine Principals’ Association, 97 female grapplers will participate in the Maine State Girls Wrestling Championships, nearly double the amount from last year.
Our View: Lessons of school sports more important than scores
All the tinkering in the world won’t keep some schools from having good years when others aren’t.
Boys’ basketball: High-scoring Oceanside vows to ‘ease off the throttle’ in light of complaints
Coach Larry Reed says the school was contacted by the Maine Principals’ Association after his team defeated winless Belfast by 88 points.