Weekend Blitz Week 6: Test-taking time for many teams

There are showdowns and "will they show up?" games this week, with the playoffs approaching fast.

Local roundup: Oxford Hills pulls away in girls soccer

The Vikings score six second-half goals to beat Brewer; Mountain Valley boys get their first win; Poland battles Freeport to a field hockey draw.

H.S. roundup: Lewiston boys soccer remains unbeaten with win over Hampden

Abdilahi Abdi and Suab Nor tally goal in Blue Devils' 2-0 win. Also, field hockey and football action from Saturday.

Local roundup: Leavitt football roughs up Poland

Wyatt Hathaway plays a part in four touchdowns in Hornets' 48-6 win. Plus, soccer and field hockey action from Friday.

Eight-man football is a boon for struggling programs

After years of taking their lumps, several high school teams are thriving in the new version of the sport.

Football: Telstar thriving in switch to eight-man

After not earning a varsity football win since 2013, Telstar has won three games in a row in 2019, the first season of eight-man football in Maine, thanks to veteran leadership and a change in focus that began in the offseason.

H.S. football: Week 5 Sun Journal staff picks

Huddle Up: What’s this about football being fun again at Telstar? How dare they?

Teams such as Telstar have finally found success in eight-man football, but some traditionalists would rather they kept losing the old-fashioned way.

Weekend Blitz Week 5: Second half starts with few tantalizing matchups

Most of this week's games feature teams looking to keep their first-half momentum going facing teams hoping to turn things around in the second half of the season.

Local roundup: Kents Hill wins MVC team golf qualifier

Several local golfers qualify for individual state championships as well; Some close games in field hockey and soccer action.