The Crimson Tide stop a two-point conversion late in the game and extend their winning streak to 17 games.
Maine colleges
College football preview: Merrimack (2-0) at UMaine (0-2)
The Black Bears are looking for their first win of the season, against a team that moved up to NCAA Division I in 2019.
Area roundup: Gloria San Pedro’s goal is enough for Edward Little girls soccer against Leavitt
In other girls soccer action, Mt. Abram and Buckfield explode on offense while Monmouth/Winthrop is shut out. Also, Mountain Valley and Leavitt pick up field hockey victories.
Sun Journal Sportscast, Episode 2: Bates College QB Brendan Costa
In episode 2, Adam Robinson and Lee Horton talk to the senior quarterback about the Bobcats’ upcoming season, coaching changes and the pandemic.
Bates football eager to start season on Saturday
The Bobcats finished strong in 2019 and return plenty of players from that team as they prepare for their first game in nearly two years this weekend.
Area roundup: Undefeated Monmouth girls soccer team keeps rolling along
Averie Silva scores two goals as the Mustangs clip the Phoenix’s wings — and more soccer and field hockey action from Tuesday.
Thrust into starting role, UMaine QB ‘not afraid of the moment’
Redshirt freshman Derek Robertson will make his first start Saturday for the Black Bears, taking over for the injured Joe Fagnano.
Area roundup: Lisbon, Spruce Mountain field hockey teams win in overtime
Haley Jane Tuplin scores the game-winner for the Greyhounds, and Paris Howes does likewise for the Phoenix. And more of Monday’s field hockey and soccer action.
College football: Fagnano injured as Maine gets routed by James Madison
Black Bears quarterback Joe Fagnano leaves with a leg injury, and the No. 2 FCS team in the nation rolls to a 55-7 win.
Local roundup: Telstar’s Will Doyle and Miles Lilly connect to overwhelm Boothbay
The pair took to the air to complete four touchdown passes in the Rebels’ 38-0 victory. Plus more high school and college sports action from Saturday.