Also, standouts from area high schools — Garrett Poussard, Jillian Richardson, Gemma Landry, Mohamed Matan and Emma Johnson — and Bates kicker Simon Redfern earn conference honors, as well as recaps of Wednesday’s games.
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College roundup: Bates rallies back but falls to Amherst in football opener
The Bobcats take 17-14 lead into halftime after falling into an early 14-0 hole. Also, Lewiston grad Garrett Poussard runs for 176 yards and three TDs in Husson’s win Friday.
College football: Luncheon kicks off Maine’s college football season
The state’s six college football programs are eager to get started after missing the 2020 season.
Maine college football coaches anticipate return to normal this fall
Plans are being made for training camps and schedules are being arranged, after a year without football.
College roundup: Bates comeback falls short against Colby in women’s basketball
Both Bates men’s and women’s lacrosse flex muscles in victories at St. Joseph’s.
College notebook: UMaine-Farmington men’s basketball team gets back to work with hopes of a season
Although NAC halted conference competition this winter, UMF will explore in-state competition.
Maine collegiate athletes ride roller-coaster of emotions as pandemic impacts winter sports season
Many await decisions from conferences and schools, while some prepare for a season of no games.
Sidelines: College football fans, it’s time to brace yourself for possible empty gridirons this fall
With many conferences nationwide pulling the plug on the 2020 season, it’s safe to wonder if any college football will be played this fall, writes Dave Dyer.
Four Maine colleges intend to play sports this fall
As the pandemic is forcing many schools and conferences to shut the door on the fall, Colby, Thomas, UMaine-Presque Isle and St. Joseph’s all plan to create nonconference schedules.
Some college football programs in state exploring a spring season
The New England Small College Athletic Conference has applied for a waiver from the NCAA, sources say, while others are still mulling options.