A team-by-team glance at the Sun Journal’s coverage area.
eight-man football
Spruce Mountain and Mountain Valley tackle first day of eight-man football
The Phoenix and Falcons are making the switch from 11-man to eight-man football for the 2021 season.
H.S. football: As eight-man ranks grow, the rest of the state is wondering how it will adapt
The number of 11-man Class D teams will be greatly reduced, and struggling Class C teams will lose their most common opponents.
Mountain Valley nearing move to eight-man football after public meeting
Due to declining player numbers and losing records, the Falcons are gearing up to play eight-man football in 2020.
Mountain Valley exploring eight-man football
School officials holding a community forum Tuesday to discuss the future of Mountain Valley football.
Football: Mt. Ararat wins first eight-man state title
Holden Brannan scores seven touchdowns, and the Eagles roll to a 58-25 win over Old Orchard Beach in Maine’s first state championship game.
Spruce Mountain to explore football co-op, switch to eight-man
Phoenix’s roster likely will have less than 30 players next year. Also, Spruce interested in Unified basketball, but there isn’t enough interest for this season.
Football: Telstar thriving in switch to eight-man
After not earning a varsity football win since 2013, Telstar has won three games in a row in 2019, the first season of eight-man football in Maine, thanks to veteran leadership and a change in focus that began in the offseason.
Sidelines: More soul-searching needed in Maine high school football
We could see the suspension of varsity seasons coming, Travis Lazarczyk writes.
Football: Dirigo cancels varsity football season
School hopes to petition Maine Principals’ Association to join eight-man football next season.