Category: Sports Notes

Spring Varsity Sports Recap

Savannah Knight (left) sprints past two Traip Academy Defenders. Photo: Autumn Dupuis Compiled by SHS student writers Hunter Walker, Bella McCall and Eliza Allen BASEBALL On Tuesday, April 29, the Spartans hosted Scarborough and lost 13-1. On Saturday, May 3, they traveled to Westbrook and won 12-2. Some notable performances came from Brady Adams, who didn’t allow an earned run for over five innings, and Ryan Alexander, who was 3 for 4 batting with 2 RBIsOn Wednesday, May 7, they…

SPORTS NOTES

Photo: SHS Athletics Nominations Open for SHS Hall of Honor Nine people were inducted into Sanford High School’s inaugural Hall of Honor last November. Sanford High School announced that nominations are being accepted for the second annual Hall of Honor induction. The Hall of Honor recognizes distinguished alumni, staff, and community members who have made significant contributions to the school, community, or in their professional fields. Following the success of last year's inaugural class, the school is seeking nominations for…

Sports Notes

From Spartan Times Busy Week for Home Fields: Sanford High School athletics will host multiple varsity competitions next week, giving fans plenty of opportunities to support the Spartans on home turf. The action begins Tuesday, April 29, with a trio of events: Girls Varsity Tennis takes on South Portland at 4 pm, while Girls Varsity Lacrosse faces Bonny Eagle at the same time. Varsity Baseball rounds out the day with a 4:30 pm matchup against Scarborough. On Wednesday, April 30,…

Sports Notes

A Sanford High School JMG student embracing a Special Olympics participant in a recent corn hole tournament Photo: Sanford School Department JMG event showcases student leadership and community support: Students from the Jobs for Maine Graduates (JMG) program at Sanford High School (SHS) organized and hosted the first-ever Special Olympics corn hole tournament in the state of Maine. Seventy athletes from nearby schools and adult agencies came together to compete and celebrate the spirit of inclusivity. The tournament, which took…

Sanford Athletic Director a Rising Star

Zach Lemelin Photo: Sanford School Department By Sam Bonsey, Sanford School Department Sanford High School Athletic Director Zach Lemelin has been honored with the Past President Rising Star Award from the Maine Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association, recognizing his outstanding contributions to school athletics. Lemelin, who began his career teaching social studies at Sanford High School and later at Sanford Middle School, stepped into the role of athletic director in 2022. In the short time since, he has made a remarkable…