Andrew Casares sets school record and Edward Little boys earn highest-ever KVAC finish

Swimming: Andrew Casares breaks 31-year-old record to lead Red Eddies to a second-place finish. Also, the Edward Little girls finish third, while both Lewiston squads take fifth. Mt. Ararat boys, Cony girls claim team titles.

Local roundup: Edward Little swim teams sweep Lewiston

Also, Jessica Zimmerman scores 30 points for St. Dom's girls, and more basketball recaps from Friday.

Pandemic forces swim teams to compete in eerily quiet virtual meets

High school teams that are lucky enough to find a pool are engaging in a different form of competition, though some teams in southern Maine have yet to get into the water.

Local roundup: Oxford Hills boys show balance in win over Lake Region

The Vikings had six players score at least eight points. Mt. Blue and St. Dom's also win in boys hoops, Oxford Hills and Oak Hill girls win, as do Lewiston boys and girls hockey teams.

2021 swimming teams previews: Lewiston a smaller but closer squad

The Blue Devils have strengthened their award-winning sportsmanship; Red Eddies and their practice friends all have a chance to shine.

2021 swimming preview capsules

High school roundup: Lewiston sweeps Poland in basketball

The Blue Devils boys rally, while the girls cruise. Also, Eagles boys hockey in action and some highlights and photos from a virtual swim meet.

Local roundup: Lewiston boys basketball improves to 2-0 with victory over Mt. Ararat

Chiwer Mayen leads Blue Devils with 12 points. Also, Wyatt Hathaway hits game-winner for Leavitt boys, the Lewiston girls win again, and more basketball and swimming recaps from Tuesday.

Local roundup: Gardiner pulls away from Winthrop girls basketball

Lydia Rice leads Ramblers with 14 points, while Sage Fortin adds 13 and Maddie Perkins 10. Also, Edward Little sweeps virtual swim meet.

No fans, no playoffs. So what’s motivating high school athletes this winter?

Athletes who have tasted postseason success talk about what keeps them focused during a pandemic-altered season.