Even with a later kickoff time and shorter quarters, the high temperatures were tough to ignore Saturday, writes Travis Lazarczyk.
Football
Lobster Bowl notes: Veteran coach Bill County calls on Poland’s Spencer Emerson to direct West offense
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.
Football: Cony’s Hopkins keeps narrow focus for Lobster Bowl
After doing a little of everything for the Rams, outgoing senior can focus on catching balls Saturday in Saco.
Football: Cameron Winslow ready to be blocking machine at Lobster Bowl
Former Winslow lineman looks to have big game for East on Saturday in Saco.
Football: Lobster Bowl participants reflect on game’s meaning
Practices in the heat this week are for a great cause, athletes say.
Male Athlete of the Year: Colton Carson, Oxford Hills
The senior was a standout as a quarterback, basketball player and pitcher, and will go on to play baseball at the University of Maine.
Boys’ team Coach of the Year: Jake Rogers, Nokomis
He took over a football program coming off back-to-back winless seasons, and turned it into a state champion in just two years.
Not just a passing fancy at Lewiston football camp
Quarterbacks, receivers and defensive backs work on the finer points of the passing game at the Maine Elite Passing Camp, which moved from Augusta to Lewiston this year.
Football: Withee heads home
Madison Area Memorial High graduate Paul Withee excited to get back into coaching at his alma mater.
Football: Polky tabbed for Messalonskee post
Former Maranacook coach Walter Polky ready for challenge of competitive PTC.