Maine high schools won’t play football this spring

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Published
January 29, 2021

Maine high schools won’t play football this spring

A spring season had been considered after football was canceled in the fall because of the pandemic, but officials ultimately were concerned that football would conflict with traditional spring sports like baseball and lacrosse.
Published
December 3, 2020

Remember When: The Madison football team won back-to-back state crowns in 1988-89

The Bulldogs followed their coach's style in adding a pair of Gold Balls to the school's trophy case.
Published
November 26, 2020

Flag Football wrap-up: Season left many coaches, players longing for the real thing

High school players and coaches hope the 7-on-7 flag football season turns out to be a warmup to a football season this spring.
Published
November 19, 2020

Remember When: The Mt. Blue football team broke through in 2012 for 1st Gold Ball in 32 years

Riding an electric offense, the Cougars edged Marshwood to win Class B title and complete 12-0 season.
Published
November 12, 2020

Remember When: Brunswick football finally got over hump with 2016 Class B title win

After losing in the state final in 2014 and 15, the Dragons picked up first Gold Ball of modern era.
Published
November 8, 2020

Esteemed football coaches pull off victories – on election day

Kennebunk High's Joe Rafferty and Wells' Tim Roche win seats in the Maine Legislature.
Published
October 22, 2020

Remember When: Oak Hill turned football futures around with championship 3-peat

Thanks to a new coach and a strong roster of players, Raiders won three straight Class D titles from 2013-2015.
Published
October 16, 2020

Football: Even in an unusual season, Mount View sees value of a victory

Mustangs shake off Maranacook in a drenched showdown Friday.
Published
October 15, 2020

Football: Lisbon finds some comfort in different kind of season, despite no chance at defending its Class D crown

The Greyhounds welcomed another state champ, Leavitt, for a 7-on-7 flag game, and also honored its seniors Thursday.
Published
October 15, 2020

Sidelines: Parents of high school student-athletes find themselves on the outside looking in

When it comes to watching their children play high school sports this fall, parents adapt to new rules, Travis Lazarczyk writes.