Sunday’s winner will be from a power program, but the voting demographic will shift toward eight-man football in years to come.
Football
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.
Three finalists announced for 49th Fitzpatrick Trophy
Justin Bryant of Marshwood, Jarett Flaker of Scarborough and Zach Maturo of Bonny Eagle are the three players in the running to be named Maine’s top senior football player.
Football: Pat Munzing is new coach at Gardiner
Former assistant under Joe White has long lineage with Tigers.
Sidelines: Doucette was a man of few words, and plenty of wins
Oak Hill football coach’s ability to lead a team was obvious, Drew Bonifant writes.
Oak Hill football coach Stacen Doucette dies at 45
Former Lisbon player and assistant coach, who led the Raiders to three Class D state championships in a row, is remembered for his passion for the game and the kids he coached.