Nate Quirion cites family reasons and another job opportunity for leaving the Cougars’ program.
Football
MPA committee recommends 8-man football class for 10 schools
Other high schools playing 11-man football would continue to be divided into four enrollment classes.
Football: Wells High’s Tyler Bridge wins Fitzpatrick Trophy
He becomes the first player from a Class D school to capture the annual award, given to the top senior in Maine high school football.
Thornton Academy’s Palmer, Bonny Eagle’s McGlone win Gaziano Awards
Defensive tackle and center take home trophies as state’s best linemen.
Coaches’ group throws its support behind eight-man football
‘If you don’t have 30 kids (on your roster) you shouldn’t be allowed to play 11-man football,’ says Jack Cosgrove of Colby.
Opinions split on prospect of bringing Portland schools’ football teams together
Followers of Deering and Portland high schools agree at a meeting that participation in middle schools is a problem that needs to be addressed immediately.
Fitzpatrick Trophy dinner postponed
Event will be held Jan. 27 in Portland due to weather forcast.
Crosstown rivals in Portland contemplate combining their football teams
As participation drops, parents of Deering and Portland high school players will toss around the idea of unifying their teams Thursday night.
Football coach Jim Hartman returning to Yarmouth High
The former Portland coach led the Clippers to state titles in 2010-11 and will now coach an eight-man team.
New eight-man football format in Maine gaining momentum
MPA football committee also considering move to three-class structure for traditional 11-man football.