Sidelines: 8-man football grows

Football

Published
January 13, 2020

Sidelines: 8-man football grows

There could be more than 20 schools playing 8-man football in Maine next fall, and that's a good thing, Travis Lazarczyk writes.
Published
January 13, 2020

With football rosters shrinking, number of eight-man teams expected to double this fall

Ten Maine high schools played in the reduced-player division in its first season last fall. Eleven or more schools are likely to join them in 2020.
Published
January 9, 2020

Football: Mount View, Waterville look at 8-man football

Declining football participation at area schools makes move necessary.
Published
December 18, 2019

Football: Gaziano Award semifinalists announced

The annual award honors the top senior offensive and defensive linemen in Maine high school football.
Published
December 12, 2019

Three finalists announced for 49th Fitzpatrick Trophy

Justin Bryant of Marshwood, Jarett Flaker of Scarborough and Zach Maturo of Bonny Eagle are the three players in the running to be named Maine's top senior football player.
Published
December 10, 2019

Football: Pat Munzing is new coach at Gardiner

Former assistant under Joe White has long lineage with Tigers.
Published
December 9, 2019

Sidelines: Doucette was a man of few words, and plenty of wins

Oak Hill football coach's ability to lead a team was obvious, Drew Bonifant writes.
Published
December 9, 2019

Oak Hill football coach Stacen Doucette dies at 45

Former Lisbon player and assistant coach, who led the Raiders to three Class D state championships in a row, is remembered for his passion for the game and the kids he coached.
Published
December 7, 2019

Football Coach of the Year: Jordan DeMillo, Maranacook

First-year coach navigated Black Bears through first season in eight-man football and into large school final.
Published
December 2, 2019

Football: Maranacook’s Laliberte among Fitzpatrick Trophy semifinalists

Quarterback was dangerous in all three phases while guiding Black Bears to undefeated regular season.