2008 & 2009 Class B Softball State Champion Teams

Inducted Fall 2023

In 2008 and 2009, the Fryeburg Academy Raiders softball teams made history by clinching back-to-back Maine Class B softball state championships. These remarkable seasons boasted an impressive combined record of 38 wins and only two losses. Notably, the 2008 squad marked a significant milestone as the first-ever state softball championship for Fryeburg Academy. Following in their footsteps, the 2009 team secured another championship, solidifying their place as the only softball teams in FA history to win state championship titles consecutively. Both the 2008 and 2009 teams triumphed over Medomak Valley for the state title, with the 2008 Raiders winning 6-2 and the 2009 Raiders triumphing 2-1. At that time, the Raiders became the fourth team in Class B history to repeat as state champions.

During the 2008 postseason, the Raiders exhibited unwavering dominance, winning all their playoff games. They conquered Wells with a score of 7-1, shut out Gray New-Gloucester 5-0, narrowly defeated Cape Elizabeth 1-0, and ultimately claimed victory against Medomak Valley with a score of 6- 2.

The 2009 softball team continued their success by defending their Western Maine title at St. Joe’s College, securing a 6-2 victory over Gray New-Gloucester. This victory propelled the Raiders to the state title game for the second consecutive year.

Both of these exceptional teams were consistently recognized and celebrated by the softball and school community for their teamwork, unwavering determination, and support for one another, both on and off the field. These players were more than a team; they were a family. They exhibited remarkable synergy on the field, with each member contributing effectively to secure the team's first two state championships, and as they say, the rest is history.

Members of the 2008 and 2009 Teams included Coach Fred Apt, Assistant Coaches Chris Dutton, Kristina Stevens, and Wayne Rivet, Tri-Captains Cerise Humphrey ’08, Hannah Hill ’09, and Jacqui Bell ’08, along with Candace Thompson ’08, Ellen Head ’09, Charlotte Lewis ’11, Ariel McConkey Clark ’10, Kaela Mitchell ’10, Co-Captain Desiree Ramsey Sawyer ’09, Tanya Randall ’09, Kelsey Sheehan Giangreco ’11, Heather Tripp Negri ’09, Co-Captain Brylie Walker Young ’10, Nicole Watkins ’09, Anna Tupaj ’11, Maggie McConkey ’12, Brianna Pelkie Day ’12, Karissa Watkins McLellan ’11, and Michelle Rascoe ’11.