Football – Page 17 – The Portland Press Herald

Eight-man football keeps Maine small schools on the gridiron

by Travis Lazarczyk September 3, 2025September 3, 2025

As the football season begins, we look at four small school eight-man teams at varying stages of their development, all around because the eight-man game simply exists.

Football, News, Sports, Varsity Maine

Falmouth, Kennebunk clash in southern Maine Game of the Week

by Steve Craig September 3, 2025September 3, 2025

The season opener is a rematch of last year’s Class B championship game, when Falmouth dethroned Kennebunk.

Football, Sports, Varsity Maine

Meet the 30 southern Maine football players to watch in 2025

by Steve Craig September 2, 2025September 2, 2025

One player to keep an eye on from most of the teams in the Press Herald’s coverage area.

Football, Sports, Times Record Sports, Travis Lazarczyk, Varsity Maine

Thursday night lights now a necessity in Maine high school football

by Travis Lazarczyk September 2, 2025September 3, 2025

With fewer varsity game officials in the state, Thursday night becomes a viable option for some teams.

Football, Sports, Varsity Maine

Offensive linemen are Maine high school football’s unsung but essential heroes

by Steve Craig September 2, 2025September 2, 2025

Large school or small, to be successful teams need players willing to sacrifice individual glory for a gritty, demanding job that receives little acclaim.

Football, Sports, Varsity Maine

Offensive linemen are Maine high school football’s unsung but essential heroes

by Steve Craig September 2, 2025September 3, 2025

Large school or small, to be successful teams need players willing to sacrifice individual glory for a gritty, demanding job that receives little acclaim.