Varsity Maine football poll: Leavitt and Oxford Hills remain 1st and 3rd, respectively

The Hornets and the Vikings hold on to their spots for the third straight week. Bonny Eagle overtakes Kennebunk for fifth.

Game of the Week: Oak Hill and Lisbon renew rivalry on eve of postseason

The streaking Raiders visit the on-paper underdog Greyhounds in the first of what might be two straight meetings between the two neighboring schools.

This week in area high school football history: 1941, ’69, ’96 and 2012

Norm Parent played in one game and coached in another, a Fitzpatrick winner spreads the love, muddy heroics and more.

Week 8 high school football staff predictions

Weekend Blitz: 8-man postseason kicks off; 11-man teams vying to finish strong

Playoff time is here for Gray-New Gloucester, Mountain Valley and Dirigo.

As eight-man football programs grow, the question becomes: How long should they stay?

Many teams have larger rosters this season, but few are anxious to move back to the 11-man version of the sport.

Football notebook: As playoffs near, Fitzpatrick Trophy candidates emerge

The annual award given to Maine's top high school senior football player will be presented in January.

Football notebook: Eight-man playoff fields shrink after three schools decline invitations

Telstar, Valley and Spruce Mountain opt out, leaving some schools with unexpected byes in the quarterfinal round.

These girls are at the center of action for their high school football team

Poland Regional seniors Emma Martin and Nicole Rioux are starters on the offensive line for the Knights.

Varsity Maine Football Honor Roll, Week 7

These were among the top individual performances across the state over the weekend.