High school football teams go soft in the fight against brain injuries

Lightweight and spongy Guardian Caps, designed to reduce the force of impact of blows to the football helmet, are starting to be embraced by teams in Maine.

Football: Dirigo gets a jump on Telstar and marches off with a victory

Trenton Hutchinson scores four touchdowns and intercepts three passes in the Cougars' 51-20 victory over the Rebels.

Football: Freeport tops Winthrop/Monmouth/Hall-Dale in penalty-filled affair

Falcons earn key Class D win as two teams combine for 16 second-half penalties.

Football: Lawrence dominates turnover-prone Mt. Blue

Gavin Wilson picks off three passes and Parker Higgins runs for 177 yards for victorious Bulldogs.

Football roundup: Oxford Hills blows past Bonny Eagle in second half

The Vikings outscore the Scots 35-14 after halftime; another bounce-back win for Lewiston; Spruce Mountain falls to Mt. Ararat; scores from throughout the state.

Football: Leavitt edges Cape Elizabeth in C South thriller

Sawyer Hathaway picks off pass deep in Hornets territory with about a minute left to preserve victory over the Capers.

Sidelines: Playoff positioning for Class B North football will be fight to the end

Conference could be in its best position for a state title since 2016, Dave Dyer writes.

Football: Ramblers host Freeport in crucial Class D showdown

Rematch of last year’s state semifinal is one of the league’s biggest regular season showdowns this fall.

H.S. football: Week 6 staff predictions

Head to Head: The sustained success of Leavitt and Oxford Hills

Many factors have kept the Hornets and the Vikings near the top of their respective classes the past two seasons, including talent, depth, creativity and coaching.