Softball
Always a program threatening to make a deep run, TA Softball relies on its tradition and team chemistry to provide a positive, welcoming, and competitive experience for players.
Program Overview
Season: Spring
2027 Opening Date: TBD
Teams: Varsity, Junior Varsity, First Team, Middle School
Head Coach: Anthony Miner
Now in its eighth decade, Thornton Academy’s softball program is one of the finest in the state of Maine.
The typical Thornton Academy softball season consists of sixteen regular season games and five non-countable exhibition dates. Thornton Academy participates in the historically strong Southwestern Maine Activities Association against traditional York County foes such as Biddeford and Sanford and many other conference affiliates, including neighboring school and rival Scarborough High School . For regional post-season purposes, the Golden Trojans are grouped in the Class A South region.
Most practices and all home contests take place at one of the two softball fields found on Thornton Academy’s campus. The varsity squad, on occasion, works out at one of the area’s many indoor facilities. During the annual April vacation break, Thornton Academy softball has periodically taken trips to compete against competition at both the Disney Spring Training Complex in Florida and in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. At Thornton Academy, being part of a softball team is a five-day per week commitment. The high school teams typically play games on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays and hold practices on the remaining weekdays.
Tryouts for Thornton Academy’s softball teams take place at the end of March. The varsity level is reserved for the school’s most highly skilled players while the first team and junior varsity squad are designed primarily for player development. At all levels, there is an emphasis on skill improvement, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
