Tigers earned top spot in Class B South under Moore’s guidance.
Travis Barrett
Staff Writer
Travis Barrett covers sports for the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel, including high school soccer, hockey and lacrosse, as well as local auto racing. An award-winning sports writer, he returned to Maine in 2005 after covering professional and college beats in Rhode Island. He has worked in public relations and sports marketing fields during a five-year hiatus from journalism, including a stint as a social media consultant to NASCAR. Travis lives in Oakland with his wife, Sara, and children, Cooper and Samantha. During his off-hours, he openly roots for the Boston Red Sox, Boston Bruins and Liverpool Football Club, while just as openly rooting for anyone playing against the New England Patriots.
MS Hockey Coach of the Year: Dennis Martin, Waterville
Martin led Purple Panthers to 2nd straight Class B state title.
Morning Sentinel Hockey Player of the Year: Andrew Roderigue, Waterville
Senior captain leaves as program’s scoring leader among defensemen.
Kennebec Journal Hockey Player of the Year: Cam Wilson, Cony
Versatile skater made significant switch to center for Rams.
Morning Sentinel Boys Nordic Skier of the Year: Tucker Barber, Mt. Blue
Cougar senior captured 2nd straight Class A state championship.
Morning Sentinel Girls Nordic Skier of the Year: Julia Ramsey, Mt. Blue
After missing out on end of junior season, Ramsey won gold as senior.
New coaches lead Messalonskee teams with high expectations
Eagles welcome new coaches for softball, girls lacrosse squads.
Open gym: Spring sports practices begin in full
Scheduling can be tricky until fields are available for high school teams.
Well-conditioned: Pitchers and catchers report for duty with area baseball and softball teams
Despite more freedom, some coaches try and keep pitching and catching participants to just the essentials.
Career day for Carrabec/Madison unified basketball’s Roger Pickard
Pickard leads Cobras into regional semifinals.