Saturday, June 13, proved to be a busy day for Maine’s high school postseason, with teams across baseball, softball and lacrosse taking the field in a series of playoff matchups that kept fans on the edge of their seats.
Baseball Highlights
Baseball games featured a mix of close finishes and unexpected upsets. Bangor edged Mt. Ararat 5‑2, while Bangor Christian survived a 13‑12 shootout with Katahdin. Cony slipped past MDI 2‑1, and Fort Fairfield rallied to defeat Penobscot Valley 7‑4. Fryeburg Academy narrowly beat Cape Elizabeth 4‑3, and Gorham edged Thornton Academy 4‑3 in a pitcher’s duel. Greely posted a 7‑2 victory over Leavitt, Hermon downed Ellsworth 5‑2, Maranacook edged Old Orchard Beach 6‑5, Mattanawcook Academy shut out Dexter/PCHS 2‑0, Monmouth Academy rolled past Waynflete/NYA 13‑3, Noble dispatched Cheverus 11‑8, Oxford Hills topped Hampden Academy 3‑1, Telstar edged Buckfield 6‑5, and Washington Academy crushed GSA 12‑2.
Softball Highlights
Softball action was equally compelling. Bonny Eagle downed Westbrook 7‑3, while Bucksport routed Narraguagus 14‑1. Central rolled past Houlton/GHCA 14‑3, and Cheverus blanked Gorham 10‑0. Dirigo dispatched Old Orchard Beach 9‑1, Gardiner edged Belfast 7‑5, and Hampden Academy edged Oxford Hills 10‑8 in a seesaw battle. Katahdin beat Machias 9‑3, Lake Region posted a 5‑1 win over York, Lewiston defeated Skowhegan 3‑1, Medomak Valley crushed Poland 10‑0, Monmouth Academy edged Oak Hill 7‑6, NYA posted a 10‑0 shutout of Forest Hills, Old Town edged Hermon 3‑2, and Penobscot Valley rallied to beat Fort Fairfield 11‑6.
Lacrosse Action
In lacrosse, the girls’ scene saw Kennebunk dominate Bonny Eagle 15‑4, while NYA posted an 11‑5 victory over Waynflete. The boys’ competition featured a high‑scoring explosion as NYA defeated Lawrence/Winslow/Skowhegan 22‑4, underscoring the depth of talent across the state.