The 2025-2026 Winter Sports season has come to an end, with all teams having notable post-season records. Here are some of the highlights of the season.
By Eliza Allen Girls Basketball The girls’ Varsity Basketball team had a record of 17-3. They made it to the semi-finals in the playoffs. They had an impressive win in the first round of the playoffs against __, winning 57-35, with 19 points scored by sophomore Mollie Puffer. “This girls’ basketball season was the most […]
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 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 […]
Three-Sport Athletes Celebrated at Luncheon
Sanford Athletics honors all three-sport athletes at luncheon catered by Los Olas BY ELIZA ALLEN and BELLA MCCALL, SPORTS WRITERS SANFORD, Maine – On Tuesday, May 21, Sanford’s three-sport athletes celebrated with a luncheon hosted by Sanford Athletics in the Partner’s Bank Gymnasium. Students who participated in three sports in the 2024-25 school year were […]
Winter Sports: End Of Season Recap

All winter sports and its athletes were honored by the Athletics Department and Coaches on Tuesday, March 4 By Bella McCall & Eliza Allen, Sports Writers SANFORD, Maine — With the Winter Sports season concluded, Sanford Athletics and the Spartan Times want to recognize the hard work of all the participating athletes. This article recaps […]
Athletes of the Week: Top Performances

Highlighting our late-season top performances By IsaBella McCall and Eliza Allen, Sports Writers As winter sports begin to wrap up regular season contests and enter the post-season, there’s a lot to be excited about. And while we enjoy the challenge of only highlighting two athletes per week, we also like the freedom to expand our […]
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 […]
Winter Sports Varsity Playoffs Preview

Post-season contests begin Feb. 8 By Eliza Allen, Sports Writer Winter sports are coming to a close, but for many of our Spartans, competition is just getting started. We’ve interviewed our coaches to find out their team’s goals and what the key matchups are this postseason. Remember to pack the student section and support your […]