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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 […]

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 […]

December 12-18 Winter Team Recap & Student Athlete Standouts 

By SHS Teacher Lauren Roy 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. *to provide coverage on all Winter Sports, some weeks we may recap on […]

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, […]

Varsity Winter Sports Preview

Winter programs are gearing up for the 2025-2026 season BY MOLLIE PUFFER Sanford High School’s winter sports season has begun and there is a lot to get excited about. We’ve reached out to each varsity coach on their team’s goals, expectations, and challenges for the upcoming season. If you aren’t already, be sure to follow […]

Students at Sanford High School share thoughts about the upcoming NBA season 

BY STAFF WRITER LUKE GENDRON SANFORD, Maine — Students at Sanford High School shared their favorite teams and predictions about the upcoming NBA season, which begins Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025. The NBA season is shaping up to be very interesting this year. Many Mainers are excited to watch rising star Cooper Flagg, who is from […]

Sanford Hall of Honor reveals second class of inductees

Five historic Sanford athletes will be honored for their achievements in an annual ceremony by Aiden Cote – Junior Staff Writer Established in 2023, the Sanford Athletics Hall of Honor Committee has revealed its second class of inductees. Five former Sanford community members have been selected for their athletic achievements and their impact on the […]

Terril and Fiandaca Win SMAA Citizenship Award

Ben Terril and Addie Fiandaca selected for the Citizenship Award By Hunter Walker, Sports Editor April 10, 2025 SANFORD, Maine – Sanford High School senior student-athletes Ben Terril and Addie Fiandaca have been selected for the SMAA Citizenship Award, according to Athletic Director Zach Lemelin. The SMAA Citizenship Award is given to two athletes from […]

Varsity Sports Recap: Feb. 1-8

By Hunter Walker, Bella McCall and Eliza Allen Cheer On Saturday, Feb. 1 the team traveled to Bangor for Regionals where they placed fifth. They traveled to the Augusta Civic Center on Saturday, Feb. 8 and placed tenth overall. Boys Basketball On Tuesday, Feb. 4, the Spartans traveled to Gorham and lost 62-55. Top performances […]