Press Herald sports writers nominate high school athletes from the prior week’s games.
Readers vote for their top choice and the winner will be announced in the newspapers the following Sunday all season long!
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Cheverus softball star Addison DeRoche pays it forward
The $1,000 Gatorade donates to the Mental Edge Softball Camp in DeRoche’s name will help more girls learn to play softball with a positive attitude.
Morse kicks off return to 11-man football with Midnight Madness practice
After four years of eight-man football and a growth in program numbers, the Shipbuilders will compete in Class D this season.
Maine football community remembers John Wolfgram at banquet of life
Wolfgram, the winningest coach in state history, died Aug. 5 at 77.
At Greely, a commitment to football grows
Coming off an eight-man state title, the Rangers are ready to face 11-man competition in Class C this fall.
Former Maine field hockey coaches, players give back as officials at Victories over Violence
Theresa Arsenault, Madeline Wagner, Ellie Quinn among those officiating at Thomas College.
Meet Mt. Ararat’s new Athletic Director Heidi Wright
Wright comes to Maine with six years of athletic administrative experience in Vermont schools.
Varsity Maine Girls Outdoor Track and Field Athlete of the Year: Emerson Flaker, Scarborough
The senior overcame injury to defend two individual state titles and post the fastest sprints of the season.
Medomak Valley softball edges Hermon for Class B title
Sidney Nicholls tosses a 3-hit shutout and strikes out 12 as the Panthers win a pitchers’ duel for their first title since 1995.
Thornton boys lacrosse shocks Falmouth in Class A title upset
The Golden Trojans never trail as they snap Falmouth’s 28-game winning streak.