The Bulldogs break open a close game in the second half to beat Thornton Academy for their first state title since 2002.
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Live updates: High school football state championships
Up-to-the minute information from Saturday’s Class A, B, C and D titles games.
Football: State championship games at a glance
Thornton Academy, Kennebunk and Wells are going for repeat titles, Portland is looking to end its title drought, and Falmouth is in uncharted territory.
Bridesmaids no more! Portland solves TA to win elusive Gold Ball
Bulldogs erupt in second half to prevail, 35-14, capture first championship in 22 years.
Travis Lazarczyk: Portland High football coaches bring elite experience
Chris Ferguson, a former University of Maine quarterback, and Saquan Hampton, a former NFL safety, are passing along their knowledge to the Bulldogs.
Football: Prepared Portland eager to snap long title drought
The battle-tested Bulldogs, who are chasing their first Gold Ball since 2002, face Thornton Academy in a Class A title game rematch.
Football notebook: State title games feature matchups of top seeds
Wells gets message from former New England Patriots star; Greely and Old Orchard Beach seniors dazzle in final games.
Varsity Maine football honor roll, Nov. 18
The top individual performances from the regional finals and eight-man state title games.
Portland dominates Bangor to return to state game
Bulldogs score six touchdowns in middle quarters to prevail, 54-14.
Football: Portland routs Bangor for third straight regional title
The Bulldogs are headed back to the Class A state championship game after a 54-14 win in the North final.