Football purists may not like the increased scoring, but coaches and players say the game still comes down to fundamentals such as blocking and tackling.
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H.S. football: Some kickers camp out in the summer
Dedicated kickers are starting to take advantage of specialty camps to hone their craft during the summer months.
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Lobster Bowl: West blowout boosted by small schools
Class C and D players contributed significantly to the West’s record-setting 60-14 win in the Lobster Bowl.
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Lobster Bowl: West sets scoring record in rout
Quarterbacks Tommy Springer of Marshwood and Carter Edgerton of Biddeford and running back Tyler Bridge of Wells lead West squad to a 60-14 victory.
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Sidelines: Heat plays a role in annual Lobster Bowl
Even with a later kickoff time and shorter quarters, the high temperatures were tough to ignore Saturday, writes Travis Lazarczyk.
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Lobster Bowl: Once rivals for top awards, they’re now fast friends
Running backs Tyler Bridge of Wells and Anthony Bracamonte of Thornton Academy will be in the West backfield for Saturday’s Lobster Bowl.
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Leavitt’s Stephen Gray is Lobster Bowl’s glue guy
Recognizable for his hair, it’s Gray’s intelligent play that sets him apart on the field.
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Lobster Bowl notes: Veteran coach Bill County calls on Poland’s Spencer Emerson to direct West offense
County and Emerson first crossed paths when the former coached the latter’s brother, 2007 Lobster Bowl MVP Jared Turcotte, at Lewiston. Also, kickoff moved to 5:30 p.m.
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Lobster Bowl: Best friends first, rivals second and, finally, teammates
Lewiston’s Hunter Landry and Edward Little’s Leighton Girardin, lifelong friends and recent rivals, get to end their high school careers as teammates on the East squad at the Lobster Bowl.
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Eight-man football quickly gaining acceptance among players, coaches
Now that eight-man football is a reality for the upcoming season, players and coaches are learning the game isn’t all that different from its 11-man cousin.