Commentary: Eight-man football growing in Maine

There could be more than 20 schools playing eight-man football in Maine next fall, and that's a good thing, Travis Lazarczyk writes.

Basketball notes: Phoenix hope to be full-strength soon

Also, Rangeley girls compensating for lack of size, and the Edward Little boys and girls teams' underclassmen are making an impact.

Girls basketball: Mountain Valley grounds Spruce Mountain

Seniors Kierstyn Lyons, Avery Sevigny and Saydie Garbarini help steer Falcons to 48-37 victory.

Mountain Valley exploring eight-man football

School officials holding a community forum Tuesday to discuss the future of Mountain Valley football.

Sports Roundup

Boys basketball: Monmouth upends short-handed Spruce Mountain

Mustangs overcome Phoenix, despite 28 points by Brandon Frey, for important MVC victory.

H.S. basketball notes: Lewiston coach takes reins off David Omasombo

Ronnie Turner, in his first season leading the Blue Devils from the bench, has given sophomore guard the green light; and other notes from EL and Spruce boys, and Oxford Hills and Lewiston girls.

Local roundup: Gray-New Gloucester boys storm back to beat Yarmouth

Nick Pelletier scores 22 points, hits clutch free throws for Patriots. And more hoops and hockey from Saturday.

Women’s basketball: UMF taking a step forward

Returning players and a good group of newcomers, which includes Spruce Mountain's Alex Bessey and Monmouth's Tia Day, have Beavers off to encouraging start.

Boys basketball: Spruce Mountain’s defense puts kibosh on Mt. Abram

Brandon Frey tosses in the game-high 24 points and Jack Bryant delivers 18 to lead the Phoenix to a 62-49 victory.