A coach who led the decade’s greatest boys’ soccer power and another who brought her lacrosse team to states nearly every year earn our nod.
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Cape Elizabeth Capers Athletes of the Decade
Ben Ekedahl was a valiant three-sport star, while Karli Chapin has scored some of the biggest goals in state game history.
Yarmouth Clippers Athletes of the Decade
Josh Britten overcame injury to rewrite history, while Sara D’Appolonia set records on the pitch.
North Yarmouth Academy Panthers Athletes of the Decade
D.J. Nicholas was superb in soccer, basketball and lacrosse, while Sonia Lin dazzled in the pool.
Waynflete Flyers Athletes of the Decade
Harry Baker-Connick was a champion and three-sport star, while Martha Veroneau led basketball and lacrosse to titles.
Deering Rams Athletes of the Decade
Jared Bell was a standout in track and field while Alexis Elowitch excelled in soccer and track.
Northern edition Games of the Decade
An overtime boys’ basketball state game and a down-to-the-wire girls’ lacrosse classic top our list
Southern edition Fall Coaches of the Year
Aaron Filieo and Mike Farley are this year’s recipients.
Northern edition Fall Coaches of the Year
Dave Halligan and Jim Senecal are this year’s recipients.
Portland edition Fall Coaches of the Year
Brandon Salway and Curtis Chapin are this year’s recipients.