Preview: Winthrop and Winslow are perennial contenders, but both have long championship droughts.
Football
Winslow football’s rushing attack ready for challenge of Winthrop defense
The Black Raiders have put up video-game numbers, but to win a Class D title, they must power through a defense better than any they’ve faced.
Physicality, chemistry drive Winthrop football’s defense in run to state final
The Ramblers have held every opponent to 13 points or less but will be tested by Winslow’s relentless rushing attack.
State finalists rise in Varsity Maine football poll
Thornton Academy remains unanimous No. 1, and other regional champions move up.
Five football storylines for Saturday’s 11-man title games
The top teams in each division during the regular season have made it to the final game of the season.
At some Maine schools, basketball season begins without a full roster
For teams with players in Saturday’s state championship football games, the basketball season comes early this winter.
Here are the Maine high school football state final kickoff times
The Class A, B, C and D title games are Saturday in Lewiston and Portland.
Varsity Maine football honor roll for Week 11
These players helped their teams win state championships or earn spots in this week’s state finals.
Football teams advance to state championships in the Week in Sports
Take a look at the high school football games we covered this past week.
Defense leads Stearns football to eight-man Small School title
A fumble recovery with 1:11 left seals the first Gold Ball for the Minutemen since 1998.