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Gorham Baseball Dominates Early Season Rankings

Top seed in Class A South leads a competitive postseason landscape as teams jockey for playoff positioning

The newest Varsity Maine baseball poll, compiled from games played before June 9, 2026, crowns Gorham as the premier team in Class A South, a position the squad has held for three straight weeks. The team arrives with a 15‑1 record and an 11‑game winning streak, positioning it as the top seed in the Class A South Heal point standings.

A Competitive Landscape Across Divisions

In the northern brackets, Oxford Hills secures the leading seed in Class A North, while Ellsworth claims the top spot in Class B North. Both programs have leveraged strong performances to lock in favorable postseason brackets, underscoring the depth of talent throughout the state.

Fryeburg Academy also stands as the top seed in Class B South, highlighting the competitive balance among smaller schools and adding another layer of excitement to the upcoming playoffs.

Cony, a storied program, re‑enters the rankings for the first time since May 5, signaling a resurgence that could reshape the later stages of the tournament and bring fresh narratives to the field.

Movement continues to ripple through the leaderboard; Mt. Ararat and Bangor swapped places from the previous week, and Ellsworth’s ascent saw it leapfrog Fryeburg for the No. 7 ranking, reflecting the dynamic nature of the competition as teams jockey for seeding and regional pride.

With the postseason looming, the early‑season momentum suggests that the upcoming playoffs will be marked by tight contests and unexpected breakthroughs, especially as teams vie for dominance in their respective classes.

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