Former Lake Region and Gray-New Gloucester coach replaces Rick Kramer.

This fall’s slate includes rivalry games, state title rematches and Maine-New Hampshire showdowns.

Former assistant Eric Sulzberger will take over for a Dragons program that went 2-7 last year.

Green, who led PHS to the 2024 Class A title, announced his departure on social media Friday afternoon.

The school won its appeal with the Maine Principals' Association, clearing the way for a return to competition in the fall.

Varsity teams that don't complete a season face a 2-year ban from competition under MPA rules, but Lisbon hopes to win its appeal Thursday.

Vance was the head coach at Cheverus for eight seasons and won an eight-man state championship in 2021.

Advanced statistics are playing an increasingly bigger role across a variety of sports.

Joe Dube of Lewiston wins the defensive lineman award, while Thornton’s Henry Mahoney wins the offensive lineman award.

The Knights' quarterback is the first player from his school to win the prestigious award, given annually to the top senior football player in Maine.

Thurston is one of four finalists for the 53rd James J. Fitzpatrick Trophy, emblematic of the top senior player in Maine, which will be announced Sunday.

Renna is leaving the Dragons after two seasons for family reasons.

A five-class basketball system that would double the number of Class AA teams is still a work in progress. The MPA also approved a more balanced four-class 11-man football structure.

Lisbon Superintendent Richard Green wrote in an email that Chris Kates will no longer coach the Greyhounds.

Meanwhile, Morse will return to 11-man and Greely is likely to do the same.

Six finalists are revealed for the Gaziano Awards, which are given to the state's best senior offensive and defensive linemen.

Semifinalists are announced for the Fitzpatrick Trophy, given to Maine's best senior football player.

Two eight-man players make list for All-Region team.

Championship teams from Class A to the eight-man ranks are well represented.

In his second year as a quarterback, Rose produced nearly 2,500 yards of total offense and 32 touchdowns while leading the Knights to the Class A South final.

Cordell Jones, a junior wide receiver/defensive back, is chosen as Maine’s best player.

Cordell Jones caps memorable season with prestigious selection.

We wrap up our Varsity Maine fall sports honorees with the top football players as selected by the sports staffs at Central Maine newspapers, the Press Herald and the Sun Journal.

Newly crowned Bulldogs take a 63-42-7 all-time edge in the storied series by virtue of a 21-18 victory.

Eli Bush and Ben Robbins warm up prior to Saturday's Class B title game.

The top plays from Saturday's state championship games.

Lisbon High School Athletic Director Chris Spaulding and football coach Chris Kates spoke to the school committee on next steps to ensure an anti-hazing environment.

Falmouth earns first title, while Fryeburg and Portland claim long-awaited championships.

The individual standouts from Saturday's state championship games.

Navigators cap perfect season with first Gold Ball, 26-13.

The Navigators showcase a diverse offense and tough defense in a 26-13 victory over the defending Class B champions.

Led by Dom Buxton (144 yards) and Eli Potter (185 yards), the Warriors collect a second straight state championship with a 34-0 victory.

The Bulldogs break open a close game in the second half to beat Thornton Academy for their first state title since 2002.

The Raiders take control with two early touchdowns on the way to a 28-0 win and their first state championship in 59 years.

Up-to-the minute information from Saturday's Class A, B, C and D titles games.

Thornton Academy, Kennebunk and Wells are going for repeat titles, Portland is looking to end its title drought, and Falmouth is in uncharted territory.

Eli Potter has followed in the footsteps of two older brothers as a powerful running back for the Warriors.

Making their ninth appearance in the Class A state final since 2012, the Trojans have built Maine's most constant high school football dynasty.

The undefeated Navigators face Kennebunk in the Class B state championship game Saturday in Portland.

Bulldogs erupt in second half to prevail, 35-14, capture first championship in 22 years.

The Rams have won 14 straight games, and a 15th would mean the program's first back-to-back championships.

Chris Ferguson, a former University of Maine quarterback, and Saquan Hampton, a former NFL safety, are passing along their knowledge to the Bulldogs.

The battle-tested Bulldogs, who are chasing their first Gold Ball since 2002, face Thornton Academy in a Class A title game rematch.

The best plays filmed by Varsity Maine during the weekend's postseason games.

Wells gets message from former New England Patriots star; Greely and Old Orchard Beach seniors dazzle in final games.

The top individual performances from the regional finals and eight-man state title games.

Rangers make huge plays on offense and defense en route to a 58-20 victory in eight-man large school final.