Softball: After nearly yearlong battle with cancer, Maranacook’s Alexis Michaud is back on field

Junior recovers from chordoma and spinal fusion surgery to return as pitcher for Black Bears.

Gardiner softball grinds out win over Messalonskee

The Tigers overcome 18 strikeouts from Messalonskee pitcher Morgan Wills to improve to 3-0 on the season.

Working on unfinished business, Nokomis softball gets early revenge on Winslow

Mia Coots strikes out 13 batters as Warriors cruise past Black Raiders in Class B North final rematch.

Dominant Sage Reed pitches Lawrence softball team past Winslow

Junior strikes out 16 in season-opening victory over Black Raiders.

Sidelines: Skowhegan softball goes into season with championship core

As defending champions, and with field hockey and basketball success behind them as well, River Hawks are accustomed to winning, Drew Bonifant writes.

High school softball preview: Defending champions poised for repeat success

Skowhegan ready to roll in Class A, while Hall-Dale hopes to hold off stiff competition in Mountain Valley Conference.

On first full practice day, Hall-Dale’s defending state champs get back to work

Softball and tennis teams earned Class C titles last spring, and are intent on following them up with successful seasons.

Baseball/softball: Sense of normalcy abounds for pitchers and catchers week

Players pick up from where they left off last season, while umpires' move back behind plate marks return to form.

Rick Coughlin remembered for championships and dominance as Richmond coach

Coughlin won 12 state championships in soccer and softball while becoming community fixture.

Softball: 2021 Varsity Maine All-State team