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2017 HS Football Preview: Hornets return to C, and probably contention

Leavitt Area High School football players participate in a preseason practice. TURNER — After a two-year return to Class B, Leavitt is back for another tour in Class C. It ended its last tour in C with a regional title. The Hornets return a nucleus that nearly upset B South champion Kennebunk in the first round […]

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2017 HS Football Preview: Eddies shaping up for a deeper playoff run

Edward Little players practice during a preseason workout. AUBURN — Edward Little coach Dave Sterling liked the progress his young team made last season, reaching the playoffs and nearly joining Portland, Windham and Cheverus in the region’s final four. Sterling also sensed that, with 15 seniors this year, the Red Eddies could ramp up the pace […]

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2017 HS Football Preview: Ramblers won't mind being underdogs

Winthrop/Monmouth coach Dave St. Hilaire speaks to members of the team during a preseason practice. WINTHROP — Winthrop/Monmouth’s only loss of 2016 came in the waning seconds of the Class D South final against Lisbon, denying the Ramblers’ large, talented senior class a state championship berth it seemed destined to obtain. There are no such […]

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2017 Mt. Blue football

Coach: Nate Quirion (first year) Region: B North Last year’s record: 3-5 Returning athletes: Seniors — Matt Hyde (WR/CB), Abram Meader (TB/SS), Nick Foy (C/DT), Ethan Andrews (WR/FS). Key losses: Cole Dorman (QB/CB), Makao Thompson (RB/CB), Caleb Hall  (TE/DE), Miles Pelltier (T/LB), Brandon Durrell (G/DT). Promising newcomers: Seniors — Colton Nason T/OLB), Russell Prescott (OL/DT); Juniors — […]

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2017 HS Football Preview: Cougars' strength is experience, not numbers

Dirigo players navigate the ropes during a preseason practice. DIXFIELD — Despite low numbers, Dirigo refused to make 2016 about attrition. Instead, the Cougars held their ground against some of Class D South’s biggest and best teams and earned a home playoff win. Dirigo now has the experience to match its talent and determination, and even […]