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Times Record sports writer Eli Canfield started his time in a year unlike any other.

Whether it's schedules, finding facilities or transportation, administrators do due diligence to get practices, games going.

After years of chasing, the Shipbuilders finally got their elusive title.

While the COVID-19 pandemic has been difficult, sports fans still managed to see some firsts, Eli Canfield writes.

After years of a co-operative team with Mt. Ararat and more recently Brunswick, the Shipbuilders will now be practicing and competing as a team of their own.

The Dragons reached the mountaintop of high school basketball glory to capture their first and only boys basketball state championship.

Bobcats won three consecutive regional titles but ran into dominant Washburn in states each year.

Coaches will have to find creative ways to motivate swimmers, including competing in virtual meets, during pandemic.

Hill won three Class A state singles titles from 2007-2009 and remains one of the most dominant players in state history.

Dragons went undefeated and allowed just 4 goals in regular season, but then things tightened up in the playoffs.

With some member schools in "yellow" counties, many teams are short players as skills and drills sessions begin.

With meets pushed to late February, teams still remain hopeful that some form of competition will be offered.

High school winter sports practices started in much, but not all, of the state on Monday, and basketball teams are optimistic but cautious about the prospects of having a season in 2021.

With practices postponed until January, athletic teams hold individualized skills and drills sessions.

Sophomore Luke Vazdauskas leans on strong support system as he progresses through Lymphoma treatment.

Game remained fairly intact during COVID-19 pandemic.

While teams had to get creative on, off field, coaches and players were happy for the opportunity to play.

For only the second time since 1911, the annual Deering-Portland Thanksgiving high school football game will not be played this year.

Coaches, players made most of season.

Senior recently broke Maine high school outdoor 5K record in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

Season got as far as conference championships, but state meets were canceled due to rise in COVID-19 cases.

Among highlights of shortened season was Freeport winning Class B championship.

The Falcons were dominant on the trails in 2014 and 15, taking Class B by storm.

Lauren Jacobs signs National Letter of Intent to play for Greyhounds next fall.

Lauren Jacobs signs National Letter of Intent to play for Greyhounds next fall.

Lauren Jacobs signs National Letter of Intent to play for Greyhounds next fall.

Fitness area, pickleball courts added as business seeks creative ways to keep doors open.

Jaehee Park swims for Greely and Hailey Koons was Bonny Eagle's all-time goal scorer in girls' soccer.

The Greyhounds capped off unblemished season with tough victory in the Class C title game.

'I think the biggest thing is getting the kids playing,' says one coach, a refrain echoed by almost all involved in high school sports.

Maine high school athletes will be required to wear masks during games and practices this winter. UMaine athletes have been doing so since the start of the school year, and many shrug at the inconvenience.

After losing in the state final in 2014 and 15, the Dragons picked up first Gold Ball of modern era.

Gus Ford scores a goal in each half for the Yachtsmen.

The Red Storm score two second-half goals to earn their eighth win.

Dragons and Falcons close out regular season in heavy fog.

Girls' soccer: Ali Mokriski scores two goals and assists on a third as the Red Storm jump ahead early and earn a season-ending win over the Yachtsmen.

The gymnasium at York High is named after Butler, who served there as a coach and athletic director. He was an inaugural member of the Maine Basketball Hall of Fame.

The Maine Principals' Association based its decision on the surging number of COVID-19 cases and a new requirement for student-athletes to wear masks while running.

Zach Chaisson scores as the Red Storm advance to the title game in a season-ending tournament.

Toni Stevenson sets up one goal and scores the winner in a 4-2 girls' soccer victory.

State and Maine Principals' Association officials set a schedule for the winter high school season, with games starting Jan. 11, while youth sports are told to stop until practices can begin Dec. 14.

A tiebreaker is needed to decide a matchup between unbeaten boys' soccer teams after they battle to a 1-1 tie in regulation.

Falcons close out season with tough victory over resilient Brunswick.

Many say mask requirement would not be an issue if it meant having a season in pandemic.

No decisions have been made on the winter season, but the MPA's Sports Medicine Committee is reviewing feedback from key state agencies on some of its proposals.

The Maine Principals' Association says athletes will not be required to wear face masks while competing, but that is likely to change once the state's sports guidelines are updated.

Steve Matanga scores twice as the Bulldogs end their season with a 3-1 win over South Portland.

The Stags get two goals from Helena Bolduc and one from Julia Kratzer in a 3-1 victory.

The Mustangs and Spartans usually look to go deep into the playoffs. This year, the goals are different.

With start date indefinitely suspended last week, questions arise on what timetable for season is now.