Many of the traditional powers should be strong again as tackle football returns to Maine after a year’s absence.
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Here’s what to look for in eight-man football this fall
Defending champion Mt. Ararat highlights a league that expands from 10 teams to 25.
With teams short on players, the ranks of eight-man football swell
Twenty-five high school football teams in Maine are opting for eight-man football this fall, up from 10 teams just two years ago.
30 high school football players to watch in Maine
Seniors dominate this group, coming off a year where there was no tackle football.
Cony upends rival Gardiner in renewal of state’s oldest football rivalry
Rams win 4th consecutive showdown in series that dates to 1892.
Class D/8-man high school football preview: As 8-man continues to grow so, too, does parity in Class D
Number of 8-man teams grows to 26, while Class D field is filled with contenders.
Football: Excitement still running high for Cony-Gardiner, despite preseason status
Players and coaches prefer late-season matchup, but after pandemic-stricken season, Rams and Tigers excited to meet again.
Class B high school football preview: Traditional powers again poised for strong seasons
Depth has Lawrence and Skowhegan poised as favorites, while Mt. Blue and Cony aim to remain among the contenders.
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.