‘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.
Football
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.
With Maine high schools fielding fewer football players, plan for 8-man teams gains ground
The proposal catches some athletic directors by surprise after they responded to a survey about interest in 8-man football.
Six finalists announced for Gaziano lineman awards
The awards honor Maine’s top senior linemen in high school football.
Nominees announced for Gaziano award
MCI’s Bussell, Nokomis’ Boyd, Mt. Blue’s Hutchins and Cony’s Mills among nominees for scholarship.
Three running backs named as finalists for 48th Fitzpatrick Trophy
Thornton Academy’s Anthony Bracamonte, Wells High’s Tyler Bridge and Portland High’s Zack Elowitch are up for the award.