The coaches of Maine’s seven college football programs were on hand to discuss the upcoming season at Tuesday’s kickoff luncheon.
Maine colleges
UMF adding varsity indoor track teams
The Beavers added outdoor track a few years ago, and the new indoor teams will give those athletes extended training and competitive opportunities.
Portland’s Kapongo adapting fast to football, academics
A native of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Nathan Kapongo, the former Portland Bulldog, has already started the transition to college at the University of New Hampshire.
UMaine football picked to finish third in league
The Black Bears are projected to finish behind James Madison and Towson at the Colonial Athletic Association’s annual football media day.
College basketball: Portland’s Terion Moss transfers to New Haven
The former Mr. Maine Basketball started 15 games for the University of Maine last winter as a freshman.
UMaine’s Edniesha Curry gets taste of NBA Summer League
The only female assistant coach in NCAA Division I men’s basketball, Curry was a guest coach for the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Summer League.
Lewiston’s Beckwith ready to tackle opportunity with UMaine football
A two-year standout at Kents Hill, Gordon Beckwith is a preferred walk-on with the Black Bears.
College football: UMaine adds another talented freshman defensive back
Donovan Bunch, a well-recruited cornerback from New Jersey, joins the University of Maine football team.
Former USM baseball player Dexter signs with Angels
A two-time all-America selection for the Huskies, Jake Dexter is in Arizona, awaiting assignment to one of the Los Angeles Angels’ minor league affiliates.
UMF men’s soccer coach Nathan Kronewetter resigns after two years
Kronewetter will be returning to coach at Bryant College in Smithfield, Rhode Island.