“You gain nothing from not doing it”: Meet SHS student, multitalented Jack Van Gieson
Read the valuable advice he gave to those scared to try theater or any new experience in general By Claire Pordon SANFORD – How well do you actually know your SHS spring musical’s lead, Jack Van Gieson? As a junior here at Sanford High School he is playing Jack Kelly in Newsies this weekend for […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Varsity Sports Recap: Jan 13 – Feb 1
By Hunter Walker, Bella McCall and Eliza Allen Cheer Cheer held the SMAA Competition at home on Saturday, Jan. 25, placing third overall. On Saturday, Feb. 1 the team traveled to Bangor for Regionals. Boys Basketball On Tuesday Jan. 14, Sanford hosted Cheverus and lost 83-68. Top performances were from Dylan Gendron with 20 points […]
