Portland Porpoises compete at state championships

The Portland Porpoise Swim Club competed at the Maine Swimming Championship meet at UMaine-Orono, March 15-18 and placed third, its best performance in years. The Porpoises also had many age group high point winners: Peterson Silk (11-12), 6th; Wyeth Spike (13-14), 5th; Mike O’Donovan (13-14), 3rd; Kevin Kane (13-14), 8th; and Ellen Silk (15-19), 6th. FMI, head coach Matt Baxter 232-9457 or matt@portlandporpoises.com.

Spring into action boys’ lacrosse clinic upcoming

The Spring Into Action K-8 boys’ lacrosse clinic, featuring skills, drills and games designed to give a boost to your players and coaches as you head into the season, will be held Saturday, April 14 from 8 to 10 a.m. at the Portland Sports Complex, 512 Warren Avenue. The cost is $20 per player. Free to all coaches. FMI, mainepremierlax.com.

PAYSA signup upcoming

The Portland Area Youth Soccer Association (PAYSA) Fall Travel program is holding a sign-up and information night Thursday at the Riverton School Community Room. New and returning players for teams U-10 through U-14 from Portland should sign up for evaluations between 6 and 8 p.m. Those new to the program should attend a 20-minute meeting at 6:30 or 7:30 pm. The 2012 fall season runs Aug. 15 through Nov. 1. Evaluations will be held Sunday, May 6. FMI, travel@paysasoccer.com.

Two former Portland Phoenix players sign