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Stonehill (0-2) at Maine (0-2)

The Black Bears play their home opener Saturday night under the Alfond Stadium lights.

After deciding to stay one more season, Christian Thomas is playing the best football of his career.

The Black Bears open Coastal Athletic Association play on the road.

The Black Bears open the season on the road against a strong Football Bowl Subdivision opponent.

Freshman safety Isaiah Ervin is the first player to come out of eight-man football to join the Black Bears.

Higher demand and simpler evaluations are big reasons why the state has sent more pitchers than position players to elite college competition.

Georgia transplant Carter Peevy finished second in the CAA in passing yards last season after transferring from Mercer.

Catamounts coach Rob Dow played college soccer at the University of Maine; he had his team back in the state this week for an exhibition game.

Dorm living and a week of intense football focus provides a taste of training at the next level.

The Bowdoinham resident and Thornton Academy grad was taken in the third round by the Philadelphia Phillies.