Top sports stories of 2023: No. 1 — Sports return in memorable ways after Lewiston shooting

The Battle of the Bridge football game and the Lewiston boys soccer team's state title helped begin the healing process after mass shooting.

Top sports stories of 2023: No. 5 — Four soccer state title runs for area teams a rare feat

This year saw just the seventh instance of four teams from the Sun Journal coverage area making it to soccer state championship games.

Boys soccer: Mt. Abram’s Darren Allen named national coach of the year

The 17th-year head coach guided the Roadrunners to an undefeated season capped by their first Class C state title.

State-champion Lewiston boys soccer team honored at New England Patriots game

The invitation to Foxborough included a private meeting with Patriots owner Robert Kraft, on-field access before the game and a chance to ring the bell atop the new, 218-foot Gillette Stadium Lighthouse.

Boys soccer: New England Patriots to honor Lewiston before Sunday’s game

The NFL team will have a reception and celebrate the City of Lewiston and the Blue Devils' state championship in a pregame ceremony.

All-Region Boys Soccer Player of the year: Morgan Thibodeau, Mt. Abram

The senior captain scored 30 goals and assisted on 13 others while being the focal point of opposing defenses, but he says his main focus was helping the Roadrunners win their first state title.

2023 Sun Journal All-Region Boys Soccer Teams

2023 Sun Journal Fall All-Region

Photos: Blue Devils recognized by City of Lewiston

The state champion Lewiston High School boys soccer team gets recognition from the city council and mayor Tuesday night at City Hall.

Varsity Maine soccer polls: Lewiston boys end season at top, while Mt. Abram climbs again

The Blue Devils earn the most points from voters to edge Class B champ Yarmouth, and the Roadrunners show out for the Class C teams.