State championships are celebrated in the Berlin-Gorham area, and not even a national pandemic will prevent the valley from recognizing the 64 athletes on the Berlin Unified Basketball team, the Berlin-Gorham girls ice hockey team, and the Berlin-Gorham boys ice hockey team for their achievements this past winter.
This Sunday, May 17, escorted by a caravan of school buses, police and fire vehicles, the coaches and athletic directors will travel to the home of every champion. With lights on and sirens blasting, the athletic director and individual team coach will deliver a championship lawn sign and T-shirt to each athlete.
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