Browse through all of the 2026 Varsity Maine Award winners
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Browse through all of the 2026 Varsity Maine Award winners
We recognize some of the best athletes, teams and performances from the 2025-2026 school year.
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We said goodbye to some all-time great Maine high school coaches this year
The 2025-26 school year saw some of the best to ever do it pass away, retire, or leave before they were ready.
Here are the all-time Varsity Maine Athlete of the Year award winners
Addison DeRoche and Cordell Jones are the latest female and male honorees.
Varsity Maine Female Athlete of the Year: Addison DeRoche, Cheverus
After committing to Florida State, the junior dominated while leading the Stags to an undefeated season and a Class A championship.
Meet the Varsity Maine Female Athlete of the Year finalists
These athletes excelled in multiple sports and disciplines in 2025-26.
Varsity Maine Male Athlete of the Year: Cordell Jones, Portland
A three-sport standout, Jones made his teams better and performed at a high level in a variety of ways.
Meet the Varsity Maine Male Athlete of the Year finalists
These 2025-26 standouts accomplished multi-sports excellence and a rare Maine feat.
Varsity Maine Boys Team of the Year: Westbrook football rises to pinnacle
The Blue Blazes’ story featured themes of perseverance, meeting potential and creating a bond with their community.
Meet the Varsity Maine Boys Team of the Year finalists
Overcoming adversity was the defining trait of these 2025-26 state champions.
Varsity Maine Girls Team of the Year: Cape Elizabeth soccer personified perfection
The Capers produced a perfect 18-0 season, scoring 89 goals and conceding only seven en route to the Class B title.
Meet the Varsity Maine Girls Team of the Year finalists
These squads won titles in 2025-26, some through dominance and others through resilience.
Varsity Maine Girls Game of the Year: Cheverus basketball’s comeback for the ages
Down 19 points and seemingly out, the Stags climbed all the way back and prevailed against Hampden Academy in overtime.
Meet the Varsity Maine Girls Game of the Year finalists
These 2025-26 standout contests featured extra time, late-game heroics and a little controversy.
Varsity Maine Boys Game of the Year: Scarborough caps perfect season with dramatic finish
The Red Storm score the winning goal late in regulation to beat Brunswick for Class A title.
Meet the Varsity Maine Boys Game of the Year finalists
Exciting finishes, big upsets and buzzer beaters made these 2025-26 contests stand out.
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