The youngest of four brothers, Lathrop carved his own path on the field while leading the Capers to a third straight state title.

The team includes eight seniors and seven players who helped carry their teams to a berth in state championship games.

The Capers use a 7-2 third quarter to pull away for a 17-6 win against South Portland, capping an undefeated season with its third straight state championship.

The Flyers use tight defense and pinpoint shooting to win their third straight state championship.

Cape Elizabeth defends its Class A title against South Portland, while Waynflete and NYA meet again in the Class C title game.

The Greely girls look to repeat, while a first-time state champion will be crowned on the boys' side.

The upset victory sends the third-seeded Red Riots to the Class A state championship game for the first time since 2015.

Eagles beat the Dragons, 18-8, and will play in Class B final for first time in program history.

The Wildcats take control with a dominant third quarter and advance to the Class B state title game.

Nine players score a goal for the Capers in a 16-4 quarterfinal win against Noble/Sanford.

Body checks are allowed in the boys game but prohibited on the girls side and some in the state would like to see this rule changed, even though it's highly unlikely.

Softball: The fourth-seeded Knights pick up a mercy-rule win in a Class B South quarterfinal.

The No. 6 Eagles prime their offense for a test at No. 3 South Portland while the Rams show they are moving in the right direction.

The 10th-seeded Rams score a run in the seventh to beat No. 7 Sanford.

Seven seniors had been suspended last week in the wake of protests over the team's head coach, who was asked to leave the team by school officials.

Veteran Coach Clayton Jones was told not to return to the team a day after 7 seniors walked away from the sidelines during a game in which they were benched.

A thunderstorm ends the game between the Class C rivals in the second quarter, as Waynflete is credited with a 3-1 win.

Elizabeth Littell and Eliza Stein each score three goals as the Bulldogs boost their chances of hosting a first-round playoff game.

The Golden Trojans roar to a nine-goal lead by halftime and end their regular season with a 13-6 victory.

York's Ben Brown pitches five innings for the win and goes 2 for 4 with a homer and two RBI.

Softball: Caitlin Seitz retires all 21 Lake Region batters in a 1-0 victory.

After trailing for most of the game, the Clippers close with an 8-2 run and pull away for a 14-10 victory.

Ayden Collins goes 3 for 4 with a double and drives in three runs for the Warriors.

Baseball: A seven-run third inning propels the three-time defending Class B South champs to an 8-5 win.

Senior Harry Rubin had two goals and four assists for the Bulldogs in the win.

Aiden MacFawn drives in the winning run in the bottom of the seventh.

Baseball: A five-run second inning propels the Blue Blazes to their third win in the last four games.

The Capers extend their winning streak to 14, prevailing in a clash of expected state championship contenders.

Baseball: The Capers improve to 7-0 with a home win against the Warriors.

Zach Leinwand and Brayden Warde each score goals as the Panthers get a win at home.

Baseball: Carson Black pitches a perfect game in the opener and Grady Cummings follows with a one-hitter as unbeaten Sacopee Valley wins twice against Maranacook, 10-0 and 11-1.

Baseball: Brennan Rumpf strikes out 14 as the Navigators win clash between teams in the Varsity Maine top 10.

Wyatt Labonte scores six goals as the Tigers improve to 5-0.

The Raiders score the winning run in the seventh inning on a throwing error.

Last year, the Rams lost 15-1 to Portland and finished with just one victory. This year, Deering is off to a 2-0 start that includes an 8-7 win over its rival.

Morse and Mt. Ararat will play under new leaders this spring, while defending state champ Brunswick looks to defend crown.

The Capers hold the Clippers to one goal in the second half and pull away for an 11-6 victory.

Baseball: A four-run fourth inning propels the Golden Trojans to a 6-3 victory.

Boys' lacrosse: Lucas Mehlhorn scores twice in the fourth quarter for the Red Riots.

A dozen teams return goaltenders who received some level of all-conference recognition last season.

These teams should be in the mix for state titles in June.

Keep an eye on these talented players this season.

Former Bowdoin College assistant coach Cooper Quenneville eager to lead Shipbuilders.

Boys' lacrosse: The Golden Trojans get balanced scoring in an 18-10 victory.

The reigning Class A champions take the lead for good late in the third quarter, fighting off a strong challenge from the Red Riots.

Girls’ lacrosse: The Bulldogs outscore the Trojans 6-2 in the second half to pull out an 8-7 victory.

The 6-foot-3, 205-pound senior midfielder was an intimidating player who was difficult for opponents to defend.

The 12-member squad includes 10 seniors and two juniors.

The Dragons, who lost by 12 goals to Yarmouth during the regular season, score the winning goal with less than 90 seconds remaining in the state championship game.