2019 football preview: Eight-man rules — think 11-man, with less numbers

The new eight-man football rules aren't that different from its better-known 11-man cousin, but coaches, fans and players still need to pay attention to the differences that exist.

‘I think it’s a lot more fun’ — Telstar falls but has fun in first eight-man game

After tentative first half, Rebels play more aggressive and make some plays in loss to Old Orchard Beach.

Hebron switching to eight-man football

Lumberjacks will play in 10-team New England Prep School league.

The Hot Corner: Eight-man football is rural Maine’s new reality

Eight-man football is more than a patch-up job. It's a preemptive strike against every trend that is slapping us across the face.

Is eight-man football here to stay?

Coaches, MPA officials believe eight-man football, about to begin its first year in Maine, will catch on.

Eight-man football is ‘more about skill’

Part 3 in the series about eight-man football explores facts and myths about the differences from the 11-man game.

H.S. football: Eight-man football delivers scoring, physical play

Football purists may not like the increased scoring, but coaches and players say the game still comes down to fundamentals such as blocking and tackling.

Eight-man football quickly gaining acceptance among players, coaches

Now that eight-man football is a reality for the upcoming season, players and coaches are learning the game isn't all that different from its 11-man cousin.

MPA committee votes in favor of 8-man football

H.S. football: MPA’s eight-man football, classification proposals up in the air

Many schools opting to stick with 11-man football, others concerned about three-class 11-man system.