Varsity Maine football polls look a lot like they did last week
Maine High‑School Football Rankings Released; Only Two Shifts From Last Week
The latest Varsity Maine football poll was released Monday, reflecting results from the season’s fourth week of games played through September 26. The rankings cover both the 11‑man and eight‑man divisions, and are voted on by the Varsity Maine staff, with first‑place votes listed in parentheses followed by the total points each team earned.
11‑Man Football
| Rank | School | First‑Place Votes | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thornton Academy | 9 | 90 |
| 2 | Bonny Eagle | – | 79 |
| 3 | Portland | – | 66 |
| 4 | Lawrence | – | 53 |
| 5 | Marshwood | – | 50 |
| 6 | Oxford Hills | – | 48 |
| 7 | Leavitt | – | 35 |
| 8 | Cony | – | 31 |
| 9 | Massabesic | – | 24 |
| 10 | South Portland | – | 5 |
Other programs received votes for the first time this week, including Noble, Kennebunk, Hermon and Greely (each with four votes). The top‑ten list is largely unchanged from last week, except for two notable adjustments.
Marshwood and Oxford Hills exchanged places, moving to fifth and sixth respectively, while South Portland entered the poll for the first time at No. 10. The latter’s appearance marks a milestone for the program, which has built a solid following in recent years.
Thornton Academy remains the unanimous No. 1 team in 11‑man football, a testament to the Golden Trojans’ dominant season. They will face a tough challenge on Saturday when they host the No. 3 Portland Bulldogs. Meanwhile, Bonny Eagle, the season’s No. 2 team, sits just behind the Trojans in the rankings.
Eight‑Man Football
| Rank | School | First‑Place Votes | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yarmouth | 9 | 90 |
| 2 | Old Orchard Beach | – | 79 |
| 3 | Stearns/Schenck | – | 62 |
| 4 | Spruce Mountain | – | 46 |
| 5 | Old Town | – | 36 |
Yarmouth remains the top team in the eight‑man division, earning a unanimous first‑place vote and 90 points, mirroring its performance in the previous week. Old Orchard Beach continues to hold the No. 2 spot, while Stearns/Schenck moved up one place to third, reflecting a strong finish to Week 4.
Spruce Mountain has re‑entered the top‑five after a brief absence, earning 46 points, while Old Town holds fifth place with 36 points. Other teams receiving votes this week include Maranacook (22), Ellsworth (13) and Cape Elizabeth (2).
Yarmouth will host its next game at home, traveling to Bar Harbor to take on Mount Desert Island’s Clippers. The matchup is expected to be a close one, as the Clippers have been solid contenders all season.
Behind the Numbers
The Varsity Maine football polls are compiled after each week’s games, with votes collected from the staff who cover the sport. First‑place votes are indicated in parentheses; the total points reflect a weighted system based on team performance and perceived strength of
