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Updated April 15 Softball: Quite the opener for Marshwood in big victory over York Playing a softball game for the first time since 2019, the Hawks score eight runs in the second inning and cruise to a 13-0 win. 7 of 7 York’s Emily Estes plays first base while Marshwood’s Shelby Anderson watches to see if she can steal second during their season-opening softball game Thursday in South Berwick. Marshwood won, 13-0. Brianna Soukup/Staff Photographer SOUTH BERWICK It had been 670 days since the last high school softball game had been played in Maine. The 2020 spring sports season was canceled by the coronarvirus pandemic. And even as recently as two months ago, players and coaches were uncertain of what the 2021 season would look like. ....
Softball: Teams to watch in southern Maine From three-time defending Class A champ Scarborough to tiny Sacopee Valley, these are softball teams to watch this spring. Michael G. Seamans/Morning Sentinel 1. Scarborough: For the first time in forever, Coach Tom Griffin doesn’t have a pitcher returning with an inning of varsity experience. But if there’s a team that can overcome that inexperience, it’s the Red Storm, who have won 60 consecutive games and the last three Class A state championships. Senior catcher Sylvia Foley (.435), senior shortstop Mollie Verreault (.354, 20 runs), junior utility player Katie Roy (.537, 18 RBI, SMAA second team pick) and junior first baseman A.J. Swett (.373, 15 RBI) lead the offense. ....
Softball: Players to watch in southern Maine These players didn t get to take the field last spring, but they are well worth keeping an eye on in 2021. Share Emily Antrim, Massabesic junior pitcher: After sharing pitching duties in 2019, when she went 4-1 with a save and a 3.73 ERA, Antrim will be the No. 1 pitcher. She also hit .455 in the cleanup spot. Chantelle Bouchard, Biddeford junior catcher: Recovering from a knee injury, she is expected back later this spring. In 2019, Bouchard batted .458 with eight doubles, six home runs and 29 RBI. Elly Bourgoine, York junior infield/outfield: Bourgoine had some key hits for the Wildcats in their 2019 run to the Class B state title game, and she’ll ignite the offense from the leadoff spot. ....