The Stags get three touchdowns in the second half and make a late defensive stand to earn a 19-13 win.

Sophomore Harrison Boyle was hurt during a home game against Edward Little and taken from field in an ambulance.

The Shipbuilders use a relentless rushing attack to wear down Lake Region in a 27-20 win.

The Scots score 17 points in the fourth quarter to come away with a 24-7 victory at home.

The Tigers cruise past Noble 44-21 in Class B South.

The Hornets take control early against one of their top rivals in Class C South, rolling to a road win.

The Wildcats come up with five sacks to improve to 2-1 in Class C South.

Riley Reed runs for 252 yards and three touchdowns in the Yachtsmen's second straight win.

The Knights are off to a 2-0 start for the first time since 2005 and appear headed toward a winning season.

Anthony Poole rushes for two TDs and throws the winning touchdown pass to beat Massabesic, 20-14.

Tyler Bridge scores four touchdowns – one on the opening kickoff – as the Warriors continue their streak.

Will Whyte spearheads a potent rushing attack with 207 yards and five touchdowns in a 47-8 victory.

The Rams take advantage of the Tigers' mistakes and win the grand-opening game of the remodeled Waterhouse Field.

The Bulldogs improve to 2-0 with a 37-7 victory over the Stags.

Tyler Robbins rushes for 153 yards and scores three TDs, and Isaac Rollins throws for 126 yards.

The Tigers are home Friday night against Cony with a new scoreboard and bleachers, and an artificial turf field.

The Golden Trojans open their season with a 70-0 win, showing why they're among the favorites in Class A.

The Raiders, trailing by two touchdowns late in the third quarter, come back to post a 21-19 victory.

Line play and extra effort pave the way to a convincing Class A victory against Massabesic.

The Dragons open three double-digit leads in the second half but the Yachtsmen keep coming back.

The defending Class D champions rush for more than 400 yards in a 32-0 win.

The defending Class A champs roll to a 41-13 win in the first game at Alumni Stadium.

After struggling with mistakes for much of the game, the Scots pull away late for a 34-6 win over South Portland.

The Bulldogs rack up more than 300 yards rushing.

The Rams jump out to a 34-6 lead at the half and cruise in their opener.

Test your knowledge by making picks on this week's games. No prizes, just bragging rights.

From terminology to practice repetitions, teams make sure their concepts are easy to learn.

Fans of the gridiron in central Maine have plenty of options, Travis Lazarczyk writes.

The execution of punts and kickoffs can make a dramatic impact in a game. Just look at last season.

Strength projections for every Class A, B, C and D team in Maine.

A look at who we think will reach the state championship game in each class.

Quarterbacks, runners, receivers, linemen and top defenders – this list has Maine covered.

From new quarterbacks to traditional rivalries, this fall promises to provide drama across Maine.

Haley was a head football coach at eight high schools and served more than 50 years as an administrator and official.

The MPA supports the idea of creating a new league for smaller programs.

New playing surfaces at Waterhouse Field and Memorial Field are expected to be ready before the end of August.

A defensive stand on the opening drive sets the tone as the East stifles a talented West offense.

Defense sets the tone, and East QBs Braden Ballard and Grant Hartley combine for three touchdown passes.

Last season was a tough one for East players, and now they get a final chance to turn it around.

Some wish they could keep playing and others are glad to have a final farewell to a tough, rewarding sport.

The retired Lisbon coach is stressing participation and the overall value of the game with his West squad.

The former Mustangs' assistant and head of the school's guidance department was a three-sport captain at Biddeford.

Matt Nelson has named to the varsity position after previously announced first-choice Jordan Hersom declines the offer.

Brian Jahna, who directed a turnaround with the Lakers, will try to do the same at Gray-New Gloucester.

Lisbon coaching legend Dick Mynahan will lead the West squad in annual all-star football game.

Freeport and Old Orchard Beach are among high school programs who will join the developmental league this fall.