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Spencer Emerson returning as Poland’s football coach

by Randy Whitehouse January 22, 2019January 22, 2019

Knights coach said “Last Chance U” job “wasn’t exactly what I hoped it was.”

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Coaches’ group supports eight-man, flag football options

by Steve Craig January 19, 2019January 19, 2019

Former Maine head football coach Jack Cosgrove watches the action during a game against New Hampshire at Alfond Stadium in Orono in Nov. 2014. (AP file photo) An organization of prominent football coaches in Maine has thrown its support behind eight-man high school football. “To our group, eight-man football is better than no-man football, and […]

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H.S. football: Eight-man proposal gets mixed reaction from area ADs

by Randy Whitehouse January 18, 2019

Dirigo, Poland plan to continue playing 11-man football.

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Crosstown rivals in Portland contemplate combining their football teams

by Steve Craig January 17, 2019January 17, 2019

As participation drops, parents of Deering and Portland high school players will toss around the idea of unifying their teams Thursday night.

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Football coach Jim Hartman returning to Yarmouth High

by Steve Craig January 16, 2019January 16, 2019

The former Portland coach led the Clippers to state titles in 2010-11 and will now coach an eight-man team.

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New eight-man football format in Maine gaining momentum

by Travis Lazarczyk January 15, 2019January 15, 2019

MPA football committee also considering move to three-class structure for traditional 11-man football.

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With Maine high schools fielding fewer football players, plan for 8-man teams gains ground

by Travis Lazarczyk and Steve Craig January 15, 2019January 16, 2019

The proposal catches some athletic directors by surprise after they responded to a survey about interest in 8-man football.

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H.S. football: Leavitt’s Cole Melanson a finalist for Gaziano defensive lineman award

by Steve Craig January 14, 2019January 15, 2019

The six finalists for the Frank J. Gaziano Memorial Offensive and Defensive Lineman Awards were announced Monday. The offensive line candidates are Chase Lamontagne of Kennebunk, Aidan McGlone of Bonny Eagle and Zachary Reed of Scarborough. The defensive line candidates are Cole Melanson of Leavitt, Nic Mills of Cony of Augusta and Thomas Palmer of […]