The freshman dominated batters, lit up pitchers, and led Cheverus to its first Class A state championship.

Addison DeRoche of Cheverus and Windham's Brooke Gerry battled pitch-for-pitch before a dramatic ending in the Class A South final.

Eight seniors lead this list of top players, which also includes three juniors, two sophomores and a freshman.

Addison DeRoche turned heads and wowed onlookers in her freshman year. And while the spotlight will only brighten, she's ready for it.

The top 10 baseball, softball and boys' and girls' lacrosse teams in Maine for the 2024 season.

The Eagles' ace dominated hitters throughout her career, and thrived as the leadoff hitter for Windham's vaunted lineup.

Baseball, softball and lacrosse squads react in the moment after winning state championships.

The blueprint used to get more women involved comes from UMaine women's basketball coach Amy Vachon.

Down a run in the seventh inning, the Bulldogs score four runs to beat Bucksport.

Cami Casserly's two singles drove in both runs for NYA, which navigated several threats to win its second straight championship, 2-1.

Addison DeRoche strikes out 21 batters in a 3-1 victory for the Stags' first state championship.

Mia Coots strikes out nine and allows only two hits as the Warriors avenge a loss to the Wildcats in last year's final.

While the Stags exceeded expectations, the Wildcats and Panthers went into the season with their sights on back-to-back titles.

While Cheverus aims for its first championship, York and North Yarmouth Academy are looking to defend their titles.

The top 10 baseball, softball and boys' and girls' lacrosse teams in Maine, through games of June 12.

DeRoche struck out 23, Windham's Brooke Gerry fanned 21, and the Stags scratched across two runs in the 10th to reach their first Class A state championship.

The Wildcats jump ahead early and keep gritty Freeport at arm's length for 12-6 regional final victory.

Alex van Huystee scores six goals as the three-time defending state champs beat the Trojans.

Pitchers Brooke Gerry and Addison DeRoche battle again for a spot in the Class A final, while York and Freeport meet in Class B, and Class D NYA seek return trips to the title games.

A bases-loaded squeeze in the seventh inning brings home the tying and winning runs in a 5-4 victory.

The freshman standout strikes out 12 in six innings and adds a home run and three RBI as Cheverus reaches its first Class A South final.

Addison DeRoche, a right-hander who has four no-hitters this season, is chosen as the state's top softball player.

Gabby Pelletier's pitching and Scarborough's stellar defense help the sixth-seeded Red Storm knock off the No. 3 Rams, 6-1.

Sadie Armstrong strikes out seven, and Ruby Chase and Hannah Hawkes hit RBI singles for the Bulldogs in a 3-2 win.

The top 10 baseball, softball and boys' and girls' lacrosse teams in Maine, through games of June 5.

Also, Buckfield and Spruce Mountain win big; Mt. Abram baseball wins in eighth inning, while Buckfield falls in eight.

Windham, York and North Yarmouth Academy went a combined 47-1 during the regular season.

The Eagles score in the sixth inning and get a strong pitcher performance from Brady Harvie to advance to the quarterfinals.

After hitting a home run earlier, Jamie Kemper adds a game-winning double as the Red Storm prevail in a thriller.

The high school senior has bounced back from career-challenging foot injury to become one of top players in Maine. And soon, she'll be on her way to play Division I college ball.

With a long gap between the regular season and state tournament, most teams are scrambling to schedule scrimmages while trying to maintain rhythm in practice.

The top 10 baseball, softball and boys' and girls' lacrosse teams in Maine, through games of May 29.

Brooke Gerry, Kennedy Kimball and Kyla Harvie delivered in big ways as the Eagles ended the regular season with a 3-1 victory.

The Red Storm beat Kennebunk to solidify their spot atop the Class A South Heal point standings.

The top 10 baseball, softball and boys' and girls' lacrosse teams in Maine, through games of May 22.

Sliwkowski pitches eight innings as well and the Rams win, 1-0.

Emily Estes shares her thoughts on bunting and taking pitches during Class B South showdown.

McKayla Kortes strikes out 10 in six one-hit innings, and a balanced lineup helps the undefeated Wildcats ace their biggest test of the season.

Brooke Gerry also goes 4 for 5 as the Eagles improve to 14-0.

Chris St. Pierre stays active in the third-base box and dugout during a 17-7 win over Yarmouth on Saturday.

Two former state champions, George Cutone of Kennebunk and Sofia Mavor of Yarmouth, lead the remaining quartets for boys and girls.

Softball instruction, as well as lessons about handling mental health, fills the day at the clinic organized by Windham sophomore Oakley McLeod.

Players and coaches said they are enjoying playing fresh opponents across different classes and conferences.

Softball: The Class D Panthers knock off one of the best teams in Class B, rolling to an 8-2 win.

Senior Brook Gerry, while leading off third base, is all smiles after wiggling out of harm's way.

Kimball, a junior, fanned 14 while Brooke Gerry and Oakley McLeod supplied big hits to help the Eagles stay unbeaten.

The top 10 baseball, softball and boys' and girls' lacrosse teams in Maine, through games of May 15.

Baseball: Ryder Simpson’s two-run home run in the bottom of the seventh caps off a 7-5 victory for the Rangers.

Baseball: Alex Horton's RBI single the Red Riots a 2-1 extra-inning victory over Bonny Eagle.