Soccer, field hockey coaches thrilled for opportunity to play modified schedule this fall

Loss of postseason play a disappointment, but many say they embrace 10-game season.

‘Just excited we may have a season’: Athletes and coaches are glad they’ll have a chance to play games

Each school district still needs to approve the golf, soccer, cross country and field hockey seasons, but Thursday's announcement brings enthusiasm after a summer of uncertainty.

Decision about fall high school sports coming Thursday, MPA says

The MPA met with other state agencies Wednesday, and said that, "with the exception of a few minor edits," the guidelines for fall sports have been agreed upon.

H.S. soccer coaches can live with MPA rule changes

New guidelines will introduce several changes to the game, but coaches and players just want to play soccer.

Most area athletes, coaches and ADs cautiously optimistic after MPA decision to play fall sports

Some still have concerns that Thursday's decision wasn't final — the state and school districts will need to approve it — but there is more hope than before that fall sports will be played.

Maine Principals’ Association greenlights fall sports

New guidelines cast doubt on high school football and soccer

Both sports are labeled 'high risk' under the community sports guidelines that the Department of Education says should govern school-based athletic programs.

Tight supply of high school game officials faces a new foe: A pandemic

Game officials worried about health risks may choose to sit out this fall, leading to a shortage of qualified officials for varsity contests.

MPA announces details for shortened fall sports seasons

Football teams will play no more than six regular season games. Soccer, field hockey and volleyball will play a maximum of 10.

Mt. Abram’s Evan Allen earns national recognition for his grades, athleticism

The Mt. Abram valedictorian and boys soccer standout was recently named U.S. Soccer Coaches Scholar All-America.