First-year coach navigated Black Bears through first season in eight-man football and into large school final.
Football
Football: Maranacook’s Laliberte among Fitzpatrick Trophy semifinalists
Quarterback was dangerous in all three phases while guiding Black Bears to undefeated regular season.
Started in 1911, Thanksgiving football rivalry remains ‘big time’
Portland and Deering had tough seasons, but players and coaches and players are excited to be part of the 108th edition of the holiday series.
Football: Change was a theme this season both in area and across the state
Eight-man class and changes to Classes A and B were storylines, while several teams had memorable seasons.
Football: White steps down as Gardiner coach after five years
Former player guided Tigers to two playoff berths and a Class C South final appearance.
Football: Marshwood beats Brunswick 48-28 for Class B crown
Justin Bryant scores five TDs as the Hawks claim their third straight state championship.
Football: Lisbon speeds past Bucksport to win Class D championship
After absorbing a couple of early, long drives by the Golden Bucks, the Greyhounds make big plays to claim first state title in 13 years.
Football notebook: Rookie Humphrey shows veteran instincts for champion Bonny Eagle
Scots coach makes pitch for Fitzpatrick hopeful Maturo; slighted Lisbon completes late-season turnaround with Class D title.
Sidelines: Class A football still faces challenges
Despite a closer state final, the large school division has a ways to go, Travis Lazarczyk writes.
Football: Bonny Eagle unseats Thornton as Class A champs
The Scots force five turnovers in a 34-21 victory for their seventh state title in 16 years.