John Fitzsimmons had resisted pressure from parents, but after players asked the school board to replace him, he said ‘it wasn’t fair for them or for me to stay.’
Fall sports
Falmouth High football players sign petition seeking coach’s removal
Members of the 2023 team ask the school board to replace John Fitzsimmons, saying they ‘have lost confidence’ in the veteran coach.
Football: Falmouth’s William Gale, Leavitt’s Jace Negley win Gaziano Lineman awards
The high school seniors, who plan to play football in college, will each receive a $5,000 scholarship.
Football: Dave St. Hilaire resigns as Winthrop/Monmouth/Hall-Dale coach
Hilaire cites wanting more time with family; AD Joel Stoneton to coach Ramblers in fall.
Football: Eight-man programs Maranacook and Brunswick set for return to 11-man game
The eight-man division is poised for a shakeup as four schools departing.
Leavitt quarterback Noah Carpenter wins 52nd Fitzpatrick Trophy
The honor goes annually to the top senior in Maine high school football.
Sidelines: In a short time, Messalonskee’s Jacob Moody aces the golf scene
Despite playing competitive golf for less than three years, the senior recently earned a scholarship to Division I Le Moyne College in New York.
High school football: Four finalists announced for Fitzpatrick Trophy
Leavitt’s Noah Carpenter, Bonny Eagle’s Terrell Edwards, Oceanside’s Cohen Galley and Yarmouth’s Michael McGonagle are in the running for the award given to the top senior in Maine high school football.
High school football: Eight semifinalists chosen for Fitzpatrick Trophy
The candidates for Maine’s best senior football player include four quarterbacks, two running backs, a receiver and a defensive back.
Field hockey: Lily Johnson wins Miss Maine Field Hockey award
The Cheverus senior is the first player in program history to win the award, edging out Skowhegan’s Layla Conway and Laney LeBlanc.