As the football season begins, we look at four small school eight-man teams at varying stages of their development, all around because the eight-man game simply exists.
Football
Thursday night lights now a necessity in Maine high school football
With fewer varsity game officials in the state, Thursday night becomes a viable option for some teams.
Offensive linemen are Maine high school football’s unsung but essential heroes
Large school or small, to be successful teams need players willing to sacrifice individual glory for a gritty, demanding job that receives little acclaim.
Meet the 5 central Maine football teams to watch in 2025
Cony, Winslow among best from the Kennebec Journal/Morning Sentinel coverage area.
Meet the 15 central Maine football players to watch in 2025
Cony leads the way for Kennebec Journal/Morning Sentinel coverage area with three players.
Here are 5 intriguing central Maine football games this fall
Kennebec Journal/Morning Sentinel coverage area sees two major Week 1 showdowns.
After bitter end to 2024, Cony football hopes it’s gotten tougher
Coach B.L. Lippert challenged the Rams after a playoff loss to Lawrence, and his players believe they’ve responded.
Defense the safe bet at Skowhegan football practice, and other things learned Tuesday
River Hawks head coach, and everyone’s favorite teacher, Brad Cyr ramps up intensity with competition drills.
Massabesic and Deering football prepping for their Class A return
Both programs improved significantly over the past four seasons while playing in Class B.
Winthrop football, field hockey have new faces but same expectations in 2025
Both teams entered Monday’s midnight practices less experienced than last year, but both are confident they’ll again be contenders.