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Sanford Softball adds Junior Varsity and Varsity teams to this Spring season

After a three-year slump with low numbers and co-op teams By Rhyann Jones SANFORD – SHS student interest has increased enough to add another team this Spring to the Softball program.   Last year’s SHS softball team was only a junior varsity program. This season, due to the increased interest in softball and incoming freshmen, […]

Play fast, play fearless, play lacrosse: Sanford High School boys start their season

Sanford High School boys lacrosse players kick off their season by sharing what they are most excited about for their upcoming season By Jacqlyn Prescott SANFORD – This year starts a new chapter for Sanford High boys lacrosse. After three years of being combined with Noble High School, they are finally stepping onto the field […]

3 on 3 March Madness basketball fundraiser returns March 6 after school

This time, welcoming alumni for team submissions as well by Eliza Allen The Class of 2027 is hosting a 3-on-3 basketball tournament fundraiser on March at the Partners’ Bank Gymnasium. Teams of three, consisting of current Sanford students and alumni, will compete against each other in a fast-paced tournament to raise money for the Junior […]

Varsity Winter Sports Playoffs Preview:

As the regular Winter Sport season for 2025-26 comes to an end, Sanford High School’s varsity teams are beginning to look forward to the postseason. The Spartan athletic teams have had a strong presence, so we’ve interviewed our coaches to find out what their goals are for the playoffs. This season is especially memorable for […]

Final Exams Mark The End Of The Semester 

By Lillian McGrath  SANFORD HIGH SCHOOL — This month, January 20th through the 23rd, final exams are approaching, marking the end of the first semester and a major academic milestone for students.  This is the 2026 final schedule for semester one The new semester begins January 26th, 2026 Monday 1/19/26: MLK Jr Day – NO SCHOOL […]

Sanford Varsity Teams Stay Active Over Winter Break

While many students were enjoying time off over winter break, Sanford’s varsity athletic teams remained busy competing across the state and beyond. From wrestling and track invitationals to dominant basketball performances, the Spartans used the break to build momentum heading into the heart of the winter season. Sanford’s cheerleading team will also enter the spotlight […]

The Sanford Wrestling team makes its home debut with a brand new mat light

BY JACK VAN GIESON On Wednesday, December 10, the Sanford wrestling team hosted its first league meet at home against the Kennebunk Rams and the combined team of Gorham and Scarborough. This was the first time spectators got to see a new addition to the partners’ bank gymnasium, a center mat light. When asked about […]

December 5-12 Team Recap + Student Athlete Standouts 

The following athletes had a standout week as the opening of the Winter Sports season 2025 – 2026. This series will run from the previous week’s Friday-Thursday and be posted on Mondays during the winter sports season. Boys Basketball  The Spartans built a 53-26 halftime lead over the Tigers in Sanford last Friday, Dec. 5, […]