2021-22 boys hockey preview capsules

A team-by-team glance at the Sun Journal's coverage area.

KVAC All-Conference and All-Academic Teams

Football: Windham ousts Lawrence in OT to win B North championship

Will Ledbetter throws 5 touchdown passes — including 2 in overtime — to carry Eagles to the state final.

Football: Parity, rematches themes as Class B North playoffs begin this week

Windham the favorite, but deep field presents several capable challengers for regional title.

Haylie Niles leads Lawrence past Leavitt in KVAC showdown

Both the Hornets and Bulldogs get tough tests before the Class B playoffs, when each team goes its separate way in regional play.

Football: Lawrence comes out clicking with statement victory over Mt. Blue

Parker Higgins scores three touchdowns, Matt Trombley adds two as Bulldogs excel in all phases in opener.

Field hockey: Victories Over Violence debuts to aid victims of domestic abuse

Skowhegan, Lawrence, Nokomis and Mt. Blue participate in tournament that raises funds for Family Violence Project.

Pitching in a pandemic: Handling staffs proved to be tricky for baseball teams

Whether due to lost season or shutdowns, teams had to be flexible and get creative to find and develop pitchers.

Track and field: Return of Capital City Classic, Community Cup rejuvenates central Maine teams

With conference and state championship meets on tap, coaches see value in tuneup events this weekend.

Central Maine basketball tournament title contenders are soaking in the moment

While on a smaller scale than past years, an opportunity to win a championship motivates the participants.