Oxford Hills’s Brayden Murch hauls in a catch over Portland’s Hunter Temple on a two-point conversion at their state semi-final game. Brewster Burns/Sun Journal

Caden Boone, center, celebrates with teammates and fans after defeating Deering, 3-2, in overtime to capture the Class A State Boys Soccer Championship on Nov. 11 in Oakland. Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal

Edward Little’s Lexi Kelsea, left and Oxford Hills’ Bayleigh Young race toward the ball during a soccer game in Auburn. Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal

Poland’s Oliver Olson puts a head on a goal kick while being defended by Leavitt’s Colin Schlobohm during a game in Turner. Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal

Mountain Valley goalie Brooke Brown reaches for the ball as Oak Hill’s Grace Behne looks to punch it in during a game in Wales. Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal

Edward Little’s Micah Joler smacks the ball with force during a game in Auburn. Andree Kehn/Sun Journal

Lewiston’s Jayden Sands completes the reception under pressure from Mt. Blue’s Dane Cousineau during a game in Lewiston. Lewiston’s Ryker Paradis is nearby to assist in the play. Andree Kehn/Sun Journal

Mount Desert Island team members relish their victory after the Trojans defeat the Greely Rangers in the large school eight-man state championship game on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023 in Bangor. Anna Chadwick/Morning Sentinel

Oceanside’s Aiden Sergent goes down hard after a tackle by Leavitt’s Noah Carpenter during a Class C state championship in Lewiston. Andree Kehn/Sun Journal

Gardiner and Falmouth coaches and captains meet with officials before a football game, Friday Sept. 15, 2023 on Hoch Field in Gardiner. Joe Phelan/Kennebec Journal

Portland junior Samantha Moore, right, pulls ahead of Bonny Eagle senior Addy Thibodeau in Class A cross country state championship race, Saturday Nov. 4, 2023 at Troy Howard Middle School in Belfast. Joe Phelan/Kennebec Journal

Monmouth’s Kyle Palleschi celebrates his goal during the class D south title game against Richmond on Tuesday Nov. 7, 2023 in Gardiner. Anna Chadwick/Morning Sentinel

Captain Jonny Lettre, center (69) holds up the boot trophy as the Cony Rams celebrate winning the annual rivalry football game against Gardiner on Friday Oct. 20, 2023 at Cony’s Fuller Field in Augusta. Joe Phelan/Kennebec Journal

Portland’s Paulo Joao reacts after scoring the game’s only goal in double overtime to defeat Scarborough on Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023. Shawn Patrick Ouellette/Portland Press Herald

Kennebunk’s Austin West leaps to make a catch during the Class B football state championship against Lawrence. Ben McCanna/Portland Press Herald

Sophia Chung and Olive Blouin of Cape Elizabeth embrace after their season ended in a 4-1 loss to York. Derek Davis/Portland Press Herald

Yarmouth’s Sonja Bell, left and Brooke Boone celebrate after Bell scored against Cape Elizabeth on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023. Shawn Patrick Ouellette/Portland Press Herald

Greely players line up on the field for their game against Cape Elizabeth in dense fog on Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023 Brianna Soukup/Portland Press Herald

Gorham teammates celebrate after they defeat Scarborough in the Class A State Championship. Derek Davis/Portland Press Herald

Noble quarterback Jamier Rose finds a hole and runs in for a touchdown against Marshwood. Ben McCanna/Portland Press Herald

Maddox Demers of Leavitt Area High School celebrates scoring Leavitt’s first touchdown in the Class C football state championship against Oceanside at Lewiston High School on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. Gregory Rec/Portland Press Herald

Cheverus’ Taylor Krieger passes to a teammate at Falmouth. Ben McCanna/Portland Press Herald

Windham’s Luke Cunniffe (7) Deering’s Ethan Fisher (11), right, and Benedito Nzeza (14) all go up for the header during their game at Windham High School on Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2023. Brianna Soukup/Portland Press Herald

Old Orchard Beach teammates huddle together before their home-opener against Traip Academy. Derek Davis/Portland Press Herald

Marina Violette, left, and Addy Thibodeau of Bonny Eagle compete in a cross country meet at Falmouth Community Park on Friday, Aug. 31, 2023. Derek Davis/Portland Press Herald

Thornton Academy’s Micah Gikas is held aloft by Shiloh Thao after winning the Class A football state championship against Portland. Ben McCanna/Portland Press Herald

Freeport players lineup on the field before the start of their game against Yarmouth in a Class B South semifinal. Derek Davis/Portland Press Herald

Mount Abram head coach Darren Allen holds the Maine State Championship gold ball following the Road Runners’ 1-0 victory over George Stevens Academy in Topsham. Daryn Slover/Sun Journal

Edward Little High School goalkeeper Eli. St. Laurent, center, celebrates after the Red Eddies beat Mt. Ararat High School, 1-0, in Topsham. Gustavo Santos is at left and Breccan Albert is at right. Daryn Slover/Sun Journal