Bobcats won 88 straight games — fifth longest in the country at the time — from 2013-17, a stretch that included four Class D championships and five Class D final berths.
Spring sports
Track and field: Top athletes denied chances at setting, or improving upon, state records
Seniors lose last chance at setting or improving marks, while juniors miss a key season in their progression.
Spring coaches appreciate opportunity to touch base with their players
MPA relaxed its ‘hands off’ rule, allowing communication about individual training and conditioning exercises.
Trio of Monmouth track coaches work to make sure kids get meals
Thombs, Menendez and Menice help to provide bagged lunches and breakfasts at Monmouth town hall.
Delay to spring season hits home for baseball, softball teams
Coaches and pitchers not able to gather on day pitchers and catchers were scheduled to report.
High school athletes on spring delay: ‘We just want to play’
Student-athletes react to the MPA’s decision to delay the start of spring practices for a month.
Girls’ team Coach of the Year: Caitlin Albert, Biddeford
She led the Tigers’ field hockey team to a Class A state championship by toppling powerhouse Skowhegan, then guided Biddeford to its first-ever playoff victory in girls’ lacrosse.
Male Athlete of the Year: Colton Carson, Oxford Hills
The senior was a standout as a quarterback, basketball player and pitcher, and will go on to play baseball at the University of Maine.
Girls’ Team of the Year: Scarborough softball
The Red Storm have won 60 consecutive games and three Class A state titles in a row. And they’ve had fun doing it.
Kennebec Journal Baseball Coach of the Year: Don Plourde, Cony
After back-to-back 4-12 records, Rams enjoyed a turnaround season and playoff berth.