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Eight-man football officially starts in Maine

by Steve Craig August 19, 2019August 20, 2019

It’s a new version of the sport in the state, but the first day of practice feels much the same for players and coaches.

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No shortage of storylines as fall sports season begins with first practices

by Drew Bonifant August 19, 2019

Maranacook begins eight-man football, while Winthrop, Gardiner start work on defending field hockey titles.

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H.S. football: Some kickers camp out in the summer

by Wil Kramlich July 24, 2019July 24, 2019

Dedicated kickers are starting to take advantage of specialty camps to hone their craft during the summer months.

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Lobster Bowl: West sets scoring record in 60-14 win

by Steve Craig July 20, 2019July 20, 2019

Quarterbacks Tommy Springer of Marshwood and Carter Edgerton of Biddeford and running back Tyler Bridge of Wells lead their team to a blowout victory.

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Sidelines: Heat plays a role in annual Lobster Bowl

by Travis Lazarczyk July 20, 2019July 22, 2019

Even with a later kickoff time and shorter quarters, the high temperatures were tough to ignore Saturday, writes Travis Lazarczyk.

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Lobster Bowl notes: Veteran coach Bill County calls on Poland’s Spencer Emerson to direct West offense

by Randy Whitehouse July 19, 2019July 19, 2019

County and Emerson first crossed paths when the former coached the latter’s brother, 2007 Lobster Bowl MVP Jared Turcotte, at Lewiston. Also, kickoff moved to 5:30 p.m.