Leavitt’s Noah Carpenter named Gatorade Maine Football Player of the Year

Junior quarterback racked up 3,180 total yards and threw or ran for 39 touchdowns while leading the Hornets to a perfect season and the Class C state championship. He is the third area player in a row to earn the honor.

Dropping Dimes: Oxford Hills’ climb to the top took several years of work by numerous people

The Vikings didn't let setback define them or derail their growth from a struggling program to the top team in Class A — and the Sun Journal's top sports story of 2022.

Top sports stories of 2022: No. 1 — Oxford Hills breaks through and wins football title

A decade of dedication and growth culminates in the first state championship in school history.

Top sports stories of 2022: No. 2 — Leavitt earns redemption, recaptures Class C state championship

The Hornets were on a mission after a disappointing ending to 2021. They left nothing to chance en route to a state title in 2022.

Football: Oxford Hills’ Eli Soehren named a finalist for Fitzpatrick Trophy

Vikings QB, Portland's Kennedy Charles and Cape Elizabeth's Nick Laughlin are the finalists for the award that goes to the best senior high school football player in Maine. The winner will be announced at a banquet on Jan. 15.

Football: Cape Elizabeth coach Sean Green resigns

Green guided the Capers to their first state championship in 2021 and went 23-8 in three seasons.

Football: Lewiston’s Eli Bigelow, Oxford Hills’ Eli Soehren are Fitzpatrick Trophy semifinalists

Two area players are among 10 still in the running for the award given to Maine's top senior football player.

WMC Fall All-Conference and All-Academic teams

All-Region Football Player of the Year: Noah Carpenter, Leavitt

The junior dual-threat QB took control of the Hornets' offense and starred on defense and special teams as Leavitt captured the Class C title.

2022 Sun Journal All-Region Football Teams