Dirigo earns first win with strong showing against Maranacook

H.S. football: Charlie Houghton and Trenton Hutchinson lead Cougars over rusty Black Bears on the road.

No rust: Leavitt dominates Wells in delayed season opener

H.S. football: The Hornets, who had their first two games canceled because of COVID issues with their scheduled opponents, rack up 587 yards total offense and hold the Warriors to 36 yards and one first down.

Poland overcomes injury, defeats Belfast in its first game of the season

H.S. football: The Knights lose starting quarterback Sam Luce early in the game, but their running attack carries the load in a 27-13 victory over the Lions.

Poland and Leavitt eager to play after cancellations delay the starts of their seasons

H.S. football: COVID-19 cases on opposing teams canceled three combined games for the Knights and Hornets, but the two teams have kept their energy up through practices and are ready to finally hit the field Friday.

Head to Head: This season isn’t off to the greatest start

While there has been a lot of exciting things in the first two weeks of the season, some teams have struggled or been denied their full slate of games. Lee Horton and Adam Robinson discuss whether that is just how 2021 will be, and, if not, when it might change.

H.S. football Game of the Week: Leavitt starts season against old foe Wells

The Hornets, after waiting two weeks longer than planned, are kicking off their season versus the Warriors in Wells on Friday.

Weekend Blitz, Week 3: Leavitt and Poland finally get to play

The Hornets and Knights have waited two extra weeks for their first regular-season games, while Winthrop/Monmouth/Hall-Dale and Lisbon are back in action after a week off.

H.S. football: Week 3 staff predictions

Central Maine teams adjust to scheduling shakeups over the weekend

Cony and Mt. Blue see game canceled, as does Maranacook; Messalonskee gets long-awaited victory, beating Edward Little.

H.S. football notebook: Gray-New Gloucester finds success on ground and on defense

Patriots defense was stout and QB Mikey Ryan made correct reads in win over Sacopee Valley. Also, Oxford Hills showed just how versatile is offense can be, and Dirigo took its lumps while keeping an optimistic eye toward the near and distant future.