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.
Fall sports
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.
Meet 10 central Maine field hockey players to watch in 2025
There’s plenty of offensive skill and versatile talent on display from this group of players who could be in for big seasons.
Here are 5 intriguing central Maine field hockey games this fall
These matchups between playoff contenders and rivalry showdowns could be pivotal games this season.
Meet 5 central Maine field hockey teams to watch in 2025
Many of the title hopefuls from last year are well positioned to make runs at championships again.
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.