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Boys’ soccer: Portland-Deering rivalry runs deep

While the games between them can be intense, many of the players are friends off the field.

A senior-laden group leads the best talent in southern Maine.

by Staff report August 30, 2017September 15, 2017

The Red Storm fend off a test from the Red Riots in a 3-1 season-opening win.

by JOHN SWASEY Special to the Press Herald August 30, 2017August 30, 2017

The Blue Blazes, expected to be a top contender in Class A South, spoil Falmouth’s SMAA debut with a 4-1 win.

York High enters the season with a 54-game winning streak and three straight Class B state championships.

The former head coach, who retired in 2016, is now in charge of the Stags’ defense.

The new co-op arrangement is seen as a step toward reviving a football program at St. Dom’s, which last offered the sport more than 60 years ago.

The historic facility will get new lights and a scoreboard and will use temporary bleachers for the football season.

The junior pitcher struck out 182 batters in 90 innings and went 13-1 for the Coyotes.

The long-stick midfielder played a rare hybrid role on offense and defense in leading the Dragons to the Class A state title.