Happy spring sports!

They’re all the rage in MLB, and now, torpedo bats are already making their way to Maine high school baseball. Senior Xavier Estes is one of five Madison players using the bats, which are made at Maine Billets in nearby Anson. He says he will likely use the bats during games this season.

Barça–Osasuna, MLB Opening Day AND the Sweet 16?!

Best day of the year?

What year do we think this is from?

Two down-to-the-wire battles and a major upset. Couldn’t have scripted a better Day 1 of the tournament at the Cross Insurance Center.

In 48 hours, I’ll be here:

Cony (13-1) vs. Lawrence (14-0) girls in Fairfield. Game of the year in central Maine (all of Maine?) so far.

Soon:

Had to break this out today. #RaiseHail

Could B South earn a rare state title over the North this year? This region is loaded:

Messalonskee’s Ryan Parent has RANGE. The senior made four first-half 3-pointers tonight as the Eagles beat Mt. Blue 48-37 in a major Class A North boys showdown.

Flown plenty over the years, but can’t say I’d ever flown over an NFL game as it happened before today:

Got SI’s “The College Football Book” for Christmas, and lo and behold, there’s the 2006 Colby–Bates game:

Third time’s the charm for the Longhorns?

Another year of Maine high school football in the books. Your state champs:

First high school basketball practice of the season. Let’s go.