The number of 11-man Class D teams will be greatly reduced, and struggling Class C teams will lose their most common opponents.
Football
Football: Marshwood’s Justin Bryant wins 49th annual Fitzpatrick Trophy
The fullback/linebacker tops Bonny Eagle’s Zach Maturo and Scarborough’s Jarett Flaker for the award, given to Maine’s top senior in high school football.
Bet you’ve never heard of these college football players from Maine
Clay Cordasco went from losing every game at Sacopee Valley to starting every game at Oregon State. His brother Kyle is primed to become the family’s second Division I player.
Scarborough’s Mars, Bucksport’s Gross win Gaziano Awards
Nate Mars and David Gross are honored as the top high school senior linemen in the state.
Football: What will Fitzpatrick Trophy voting look like in the future?
Sunday’s winner will be from a power program, but the voting demographic will shift toward eight-man football in years to come.
Mountain Valley nearing move to eight-man football after public meeting
Due to declining player numbers and losing records, the Falcons are gearing up to play eight-man football in 2020.
Sidelines: 8-man football grows
There could be more than 20 schools playing 8-man football in Maine next fall, and that’s a good thing, Travis Lazarczyk writes.
With football rosters shrinking, number of eight-man teams expected to double this fall
Ten Maine high schools played in the reduced-player division in its first season last fall. Eleven or more schools are likely to join them in 2020.
Football: Mount View, Waterville look at 8-man football
Declining football participation at area schools makes move necessary.
Football: Gaziano Award semifinalists announced
The annual award honors the top senior offensive and defensive linemen in Maine high school football.