READ THE SERIES


The screened pass ... a showdown made for a movie
Cape Elizabeth and Mountain Valley have a short-term rivalry with long-range potential.
[November 2, 2007]

They provide plenty of cheer ... and yes, they're really athletes
BEYOND THE SCOREBOARD: A lot goes into cheerleading, and that's
not even counting the danger or those hundreds of push-ups.
[October 26, 2007]

A week of X's and O's, then doing it all again
The cycle never ends during football season, not for coaches that
understand the value of preparation.
[October 19, 2007]

Working on the chain gang - eagerly
They're rarely noticed, but crews handling the down markers play a
small yet important role.
[October 12, 2007]

In summing up, a splendid addition
Football gains a foothold at schools like Sacopee Valley for all the right reasons.
[October 5, 2007]

A boosters club that truly boosts
The Biddeford Athletic Association makes games enjoyable with dedication that's lasted for decades.
[September 28, 2007]

They earn their stripes
The biggest thing is to be right, and high school officials constantly
work at making sure they are.
[September 21, 2007]

They're up-front guys
Linemen get little notice or glory, but their togetherness is a bond
that's special in sports.
[September 14, 2007]

Friday night atmosphere is in the air
It's about football but also community: same gate-keeper ... same
writer ... same passion ...
[September 7, 2007]
I n many towns across southern Maine, the weekly high school football game is a must-see event – bringing together people from the community in an atmosphere that’s steeped in tradition and ceremony.

Every Friday this fall in the Portland Press Herald, "Beyond the Scoreboard" will offer an in-depth look at what makes these events so special.

Reporter Glenn Jordan and staff photographer John Ewing will offer a unique perspective on the participants on the field and the people who work behind the scenes to make football the most popular of all high school sports in Maine.



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