For even the best and most veteran coaches, trying to prepare for all possible scenarios and precautions can seem 'overwhelming.'

Brian Dill has been the baseball coach since 1986 and spent 41 falls as an assistant football coach. He leaves a legacy of patience and compassion.

Moving baseball and softball from spring to fall, and football and soccer from fall to spring, has been suggested as an idea to help Maine schools adhere to coronavirus safety guidelines.

The high school all-star game has been played every year since 1990, but won't be held this summer.

The annual all-star game that benefits Shriners Hospitals will not be played this summer because of the coronavirus.

Maine high school and college coaches are sharing their knowledge through a series of clinics.

While many say the changes approved by the MPA are good for the sport, some feel even greater changes are needed.

Football coaches hope more balanced competition results from the Maine Principals' Association's decision to allow some schools to bypass the usual enrollment cutoffs.

While many say the changes approved by the MPA are good for the sport, some feel even greater changes are needed.

The changes include an increase from 10 to 26 teams in eight-man football, and just one division in Class D for this fall.

Three players each from Class A champ Bonny Eagle and Class B champ Marshwood highlight the West roster.

Former coach plays to sports fans' nostalgia by showing Lobster Bowls, playoff contests.

A former Deering player and a 2011 graduate, John Hardy takes over as head coach after four years as an assistant with the Rams.

The number of 11-man Class D teams will be greatly reduced, and struggling Class C teams will lose their most common opponents.

One eight-man coach says, 'We better buckle our chin straps,' in regards to the one-time Class A powerhouse.

The Stags are the most prominent program yet to announce plans to switch away from 11-man football.

Sanford High's Leyton Bickford made a verbal commitment last year to play basketball at UMaine. But college football coaches courted him, making a push to recruit him as a tight end.

Mark Soehren thinks enrollment-based classification for football is unfair and has some ideas to make it better. The Maine Principals' Association is listening.

Mark Soehren thinks enrollment-based classification for football is unfair and has some ideas to make it better. The Maine Principals' Association is listening.

The fullback/linebacker tops Bonny Eagle's Zach Maturo and Scarborough's Jarett Flaker for the award, given to Maine's top senior in high school football.

Clay Cordasco went from losing every game at Sacopee Valley to starting every game at Oregon State. His brother Kyle is primed to become the family's second Division I player.

Clay Cordasco went from losing every game at Sacopee Valley to starting every game at Oregon State. His brother Kyle is primed to become the family's second Division I player.

Nate Mars and David Gross are honored as the top high school senior linemen in the state.

Bonny Eagle's Will Horton among six of the state's top high school linemen in line for the two $5,000 scholarships.

Sunday's winner will be from a power program, but the voting demographic will shift toward eight-man football in years to come.

Six of the state's top high school linemen are in line for the two $5,000 scholarships.

For the second consecutive year, the event has been delayed by a forecast of inclement weather.

It will be the first time since 1977 that the Tigers will be led by someone who did not attend Biddeford High.

Ten Maine high schools played in the reduced-player division in its first season last fall. Eleven or more schools are likely to join them in 2020.

Declining football participation at area schools makes move necessary.

Maturo led the Scots to the Class A championship a year after a shoulder injury cut short his junior season.

Seniors dominate this year's selections of the 22 best high school players in the state.

A childhood accident nearly derailed his love for sports, but he has bounced back to play a key role for two highly successful teams.

With several schools looking to make switch, and Friday a soft deadline for them to make intentions known, MPA will meet next month to determine affect on 11-man divisions.

The annual award honors the top senior offensive and defensive linemen in Maine high school football.

Justin Bryant of Marshwood, Jarett Flaker of Scarborough and Zach Maturo of Bonny Eagle are the three players in the running to be named Maine's top senior football player.

Stacen Doucette dies unexpectedly Monday morning.

Former Lisbon player and assistant coach, who led the Raiders to three Class D state championships in a row, is remembered for his passion for the game and the kids he coached.

Travis Soule scores on an 80-yard run on Deering's first offensive play and the Rams get their second win in three years in the holiday rivalry game.

Portland and Deering had tough seasons, but players and coaches and players are excited to be part of the 108th edition of the holiday series.

This season provided a blueprint of sorts for what to expect in Maine high school football in 2020.

Old Orchard Beach has success in a new league designed to help save a staple high school sport.

Justin Bryant scores five TDs as the Hawks claim their third straight state championship.

Lisbon football captures first State Class D Football Championship since 2006 with 28-8 win over Golden Bucks.

Game officials overturned a penalty at a key juncture of the first half, but Bonny Eagle kept its focus.

The Greyhounds use a combination of speed and power to roll to a 28-8 victory.

The Scots force five turnovers in a 34-21 victory for their seventh state title in 16 years.

Senior Justin Bryant has been a starter since his freshman year, but injuries hampered him in the Hawks' past two title games.

Familiar foes Marshwood and Brunswick meet in a rematch of last year's title game.

Defending champ Thornton Academy and Bonny Eagle meet in the state final for the first time.