Maine high schools embrace video games as competitive sports

Esports have surged in popularity worldwide over the past five years or so, and this fall they have debuted as a varsity sport in Maine.

High school coaches express frustration, sadness to state’s response to fall sports guidelines

Football and volleyball coaches search for answers after state officials – in a strongly worded letter – write that proposed MPA guidelines fall short.

H.S. football: Maine Elite Passing Camp brings eager coaches, players together

Nearly called off, clinic provides a rare taste of football with uncertainty surrounding the fall season.

Maine Elite Football Camp continues, but not in Lewiston

Organizers nearly canceled the rapidly growing high school football camp due to COVID-19. Instead, they've made a few adjustments that will allow it to continue into its fourth year.

Football: Coaches, ADs mixed on new classification for 2020

While many say the changes approved by the MPA are good for the sport, some feel even greater changes are needed.

2019-20 Sun Journal All-Region Boys Hockey Team

Spring coaches appreciate opportunity to touch base with their players

MPA relaxed its 'hands off' rule, allowing communication about individual training and conditioning exercises.

Basketball: Players split on use of instant replay in tournament games

At McDonald's All-Star games, some express desire to see correct calls while others share concerns.

Wrestling: In Maine, maintaining weight becomes the goal

Push for safety over years has curtailed cutting in favor making a steady, healthy weight the objective.

Track and field: Freshman leads Lewiston girls to KVAC championships

Shukri Deqow wins Class A girls athlete of the meet for Blue Devils. Winslow girls earn third straight KVAC B championship and Brunswick, Belfast win boys titles.