Crosstown rivals in Portland contemplate combining their football teams

As participation drops, parents of Deering and Portland high school players will toss around the idea of unifying their teams Thursday night.

Football coach Jim Hartman returning to Yarmouth High

The former Portland coach led the Clippers to state titles in 2010-11 and will now coach an eight-man team.

New eight-man football format in Maine gaining momentum

MPA football committee also considering move to three-class structure for traditional 11-man football.

With Maine high schools fielding fewer football players, plan for 8-man teams gains ground

The proposal catches some athletic directors by surprise after they responded to a survey about interest in 8-man football.

H.S. football: Leavitt’s Cole Melanson a finalist for Gaziano defensive lineman award

Football: Portland High hires Jason McLeod as head coach

The former Windham offensive coordinator replaces Jim Hartman, who retired after seven seasons.

H.S. football: Mt. Blue’s Colin Hutchins, Leavitt’s Cole Melanson nominated for Gaziano Awards

The two players made the list of 21 nominees for the Offensive and Defensive Linemen Awards

H.S. football: Three running backs selected as Fitzpatrick Trophy finalists

The Hot Corner: A Christmas list for local sports fans

Being a charitable columnist of good cheer, it’s Kalle Oakes' job to dole out the delights

2018 Sun Journal All-Region Football Player of the Year: Colton Carson’s selflessness set tone for Oxford Hills