The Boothbay/Wiscasset track and field team made its mark on the 2026 spring season before anyone sprinted, hurdled, or threw any objects. This year's team has a membership in the high fifties, which is the largest in Coach Nick Scott's two-decade tenure. "I feel like track has come back full-force. The numbers speak volumes to general excitement around the sport," he said. "This is the biggest team I've ever had in my 20 years coaching. When you consider the size of the school, the percentage of students involved is…

After a long and cold six months of hibernation, Wiscasset Speedway finally opened their doors again on Saturday afternoon for the track’s 2026 season opener featuring the T&L Automotive Pro Stocks, County Truss 4-Cylinder Pros, Davis Erector Group 207 Crate Modifieds, Thunder 4 Minis and the Darling’s Brunswick Ford Super Streets.

The Boothbay Region Seahawk boys tennis team shut out the Hall-Dale Bulldogs, 5-0, to open the season at home Friday, April 17.

Scores  

1 singles: Alex Ross (B) def. Davis Madore (HD) 6 - 0, 6 - 1;

2 singles: Griffin Yereance (B) def. Tayshaun Cleveland (HD) 6 - 1, 6 - 0;

3 singles: Cole Hyson (B) def. Cameron Peaslee (HD) 6 - 0, 6 - 0;

It will be tough matching the success of the 2025 Boothbay Region High School boys tennis season, but coach Mark Gorey said this year’s team, with all returning players, should continue its success in the Mountain Valley Conference, where the Seahawks have won three straight championships.

The 2026 Boothbay Region High School girls tennis season has begun without a couple of familiar and successful faces.

Alex Arsenault, who coached the Seahawk team for 15 years and led the team to several playoffs, decided to retire, and the most successful girls tennis player in the history of the BRHS sport, Laura Chapman (undefeated in conference play for four seasons and one of the top players in the state) graduated in 2025.

In a tune up to the regular season, the Boothbay Region High School boys tennis team defeated the Medomak Valley Panthers in Waldoboro, 4-1, on Tuesday, April 14.

The Seahawks are scheduled to open the regular season on Friday, April 17 at 4 p.m. at home against the Hall-Dale Bulldogs.

Scores

#1 singles: Alex Ross (B) def. Kollin Donlin (M) 8 - 0;

#2 singles: Griffin Yereance (B) def. Michael Riley (M) 8 - 3;

#3 singles: Cole Hyson (B) def. Liam Doughty (M) 8 - 0;

It’s been a long and tough winter for many but it’s time to say good-bye to the gray skies and moody blues because race season is coming to warm things up in Coastal Maine, starting with the 2026 season opener at Wiscasset Speedway!

In traditional Wiscasset fashion, the season will kick off on Saturday, April 18 with all Group 1 divisions taking the track. This includes the Super Streets, 4-Cylinder Pros, Thunder 4 Minis, the 207 Crate Modifieds in their sophomore season and the track’s premier…

Baseball

Wednesday, April 22: Home vs. Winthrop, 4 p.m.

Ed Crocker and Korey Lewis, the two oldest ballers from the class of 1994, did show up again and the Boothbay Region High School Alumni basketball game on Saturday, March 28 was a fun show for the benefit of the 2026 Project Graduation trip.

That is the question.

Last year's BRHS Alumni basketball game, a fundraiser for Project Graduation, featured a lot of fun moments -- mostly supplied by the friendly squirmishes between Ed Crocker and Korey Lewis. Crocker, perhaps self-proclaimed, won the game's MVP award and Lewis' knees gave out before the end of the game.

Two Boothbay Region High School senior athletes have been chosen to participate in the 36th annual Maine Shrine Lobster Bowl Classic on July 18 at Lewiston High School.

Boothbay Region High School (BRHS) Unified basketball beat the BRHS faculty 51-41, March 25, in a rousing midday exhibition game. March Madness rocked Porter Memorial Gymnasium as the Seahawks eased into their game against their teachers, who looked less confused this time around. Mike Cherry, 6’7", perhaps Maine’s tallest English teacher, tipped off the matchup against 5’3 senior Chloe Joneth. Cherry scored the first bucket of the game, which was the last time the faculty led.

March 19 was a day to recognize the achievements of three incredible Boothbay Region High School athletes and wish them success in their collegiate careers. BRHS hosted a signing ceremony for seniors Rose Campbell, Tatum French and Griffin Yereance, who signed commitment letters to play in the collegiate ranks. Campbell will run track for Bowdoin College in Brunswick. French will  play basketball for Central Maine Community College in Auburn. Yereance will play tennis for Susquehanna University in Selinsgove…

ln 2024, Elliot Schwartz and his husband Byron Cortez were in Paris for the summer Olympics. And last month, the two were in Milan for the 2026 Olympic games. The East Boothbay couple participated in the XXV winter games as International Olympic Committee volunteers.

Two hours of basketball fun and contests will take place at the Boothbay Region YMCA on Thursday, March 19 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Titled “Dunk, Dribble and Shoot for Y-Hoops,” the event will include 3-point contests, free throw contests, and even dunk contests. Grades 3, 4, 5 and 6 and families are urged to participate. Donations, which will go toward improving the Y’s Russell Gymnasium, are most welcome. Food will be provided as well.

While most high school seniors are eyeing the finish line of their final semester, Boothbay Region High School’s own Ross Gaffney was eyeing a different finish line this past weekend. Representing Boothbay Harbor with pride, Ross traveled to the world-class New Balance Track & Field Center in Boston to compete in the Boys' Race Walk at the prestigious New Balance Indoor National Championship.

The Morse High School Shipbuilders beat the Boothbay Region High School (BRHS) Seahawks, 81-57, in Unified basketball, Wednesday, March 11, in a makeup game stemming from a cancellation earlier this season. The Shipbuilders scored first and maintained the lead throughout the game. By halftime, the Shipbuilders were up 44-24. 

The Boothbay Region High School indoor track team held its annual awards night March 5. The 20 students were recognized for their performance during the 2025-2026 season.