WALES — The rest of Western Class D has been given fair warning — Oak Hill is a very balanced football team, and as it showed Saturday, even cold, wind, rain and a very good Lisbon defense that had been giving up less than 10 points per game couldn’t knock them off-balance. Alex Mace rushed […]
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H.S. football: Lewiston holds off Red Eddies rally
AUBURN — Lewiston’s Quintarian Brown was ripping through game jersey’s in the first half Friday night like he was tearing through the Edward Little defense. The junior back wore three different numbers and changed his jersey twice as he helped rush Lewiston out to a seemingly comfortable three touchdown lead. It was a hip strain […]
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H.S. Football: Lanham, Rams run through Vikings, 27-6
PARIS — Bangor tailback Logan Lanham wasn’t himself during last week’s 49-7 loss to Cheverus, so the coaches decided they needed to push their work horse during practice this week to get him back into form for the regular season finale at Oxford Hills. The senior responded well to the whip all week and Friday […]
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H.S. Football: Poland takes Shaker Hill
GRAY — The Battle of Shaker Hill quickly turned into a lopsided victory for the Poland Knights, but the one-sided football finale didn’t stop either coach from handing out kudos to their players who experienced a frustrating season on both sides of the scrimmage line. The Knights ended their season on a high note and […]
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Western Class C Football: Leavitt runs away from Spruce Mountain in showdown
LIVERMORE FALLS — It was the worst-case scenario in a big football game on a bitterly cold night. Facing fourth-and-9 from his own 13-yard line, Leavitt punter Mitchel Davis’ fingers couldn’t quite get a grip on the ball without the moment’s hesitation that can lead to disaster. In the middle of his life flashing before […]
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Massabesic, Sanford postpone football game due to rumors of violence
WATERBORO — School officials say rumors of violence have prompted them to postpone a football game between Massabesic High School and Sanford High School in Maine. Massabesic High School principal Christian Elkington tells WMTW-TV that the game is being moved from Friday night to 1 p.m. Saturday in Sanford. Sanford is Massabesic’s biggest rival and […]
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H.S. Football: EL duo keeps defense’s motor running
AUBURN — Gage St. Hilaire-Fecteau and Dan Williams are both the prototypical high-motor offensive defensive lineman, and that isn’t just a good thing for the Edward Little defense. The two seniors are good friends, too, and the emotional leaders of a Red Eddies defense that has been the key to clinching their first Eastern Class […]
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The Hot Corner: Crabtrees, crossovers create crazy, mixed-up mess
Questions fly through the air like footballs in a summer 7-on-7 league. Texts, emails and social media inquiries overtake me like the wafting aroma of French fries from a snack shack. “You figured out the Crabtrees yet? How do they look?” I recognize this question is completely random and out-of-context to anybody who doesn’t follow […]
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H.S. Football Clipboard: Knights have knack for finishing with flourish
It’s a nice consolation prize, but frankly, the Poland football team is tired of it. When you think of high school football teams consistently winning their final game of the fall, you probably picture a perennial power such as Cheverus hoisting the Gold Ball, again and again. With a majority of Maine teams qualifying for […]
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Weekend Blitz: Rivalry weekend rich with crucial contests
Lewiston (2-5) at Edward Little (3-4) Friday, 7 p.m. After rough starts in restructured Class A, Blue Devils and Red Eddies push for positioning in 171st Battle of the Bridge. Devils won 21-14 a year ago and lead series 90-68-12 overall. Bangor (3-4) at Oxford Hills (1-6) Friday, 7 p.m. Two-hour bus ride ought to […]