Depth has Lawrence and Skowhegan poised as favorites, while Mt. Blue and Cony aim to remain among the contenders.
Football
Football notebook: Annual Cony-Gardiner rivalry game takes on a new twist this season
Tigers and Rams will wrap up preseason when they kick off Friday night at a neutral site — Messalonskee High School.
Waterville football looking forward to transition to eight-man format
Purple Panthers are playing their first season away from traditional 11-man style.
Maine teams begin practice after year without tackle football
‘It was like Christmas morning,’ one coach says, as practices begin at high schools across the state.
Football: Gardiner finds a home this fall on Messalonskee’s turf field
While their own field awaits completion, Tigers will play four Saturday games in Oakland.
Sidelines: A Lobster Bowl with a twist
The annual summer football game was back Saturday, but as a 7-on-7 tournament, Travis Lazarczyk writes.
Football: Teams busy getting ready for season as summer gets under way
Workouts, 7-on-7 drills and competitions help players get ready for fall before full sessions start in August.
High school football teams get to work as fall season approaches
After being forced to play 7-on-7 last season, coaches eye the return of tackle football in the fall.
Sidelines: The 2021 Maine high school football season is full of intriguing games
Fans should have plenty of reasons to get excited about this fall on the gridiron, Travis Lazarczyk writes.
Fall high school football schedules feature notable games
Among the games to circle is Class A Thornton Academy at reigning Class B champ Marshwood in Week 2.