South Portland Red Riots Winter Athletes of the Year

Lappin is one of the best boys’ hockey players South Portland High School has ever produced and he capped his career in high style this winter, enjoying another deep playoff run before being selected as a finalist for the most prestigious award in the sport. Lappin started playing hockey at a very young age, following in the footsteps of his older brother, Gus. “I’ve loved hockey ever since,” Lappin said. “I showed up every day and worked hard.” Lappin’s freshman season was abbreviated by the pandemic, but he played a...