BIDDEFORD – Two days into training camp for Friday night’s Maine Shrine Lobster Bowl Classic, East coach Daryle Weiss already sensed how the game would be settled. So when Skowhegan’s Aaron Chambers accounted for the final 27 yards of the East’s winning drive in its… Read More
BIDDEFORD – The East had seen a dominant first half rendered virtually meaningless in the face of a smashmouth West attack that produced 21 unanswered points in the second half good for a 21-14 lead. Then quarterback Mason Barker discovered some momentary magic, and Aaron… Read More
The first 16 editions of the Maine Shrine Lobster Bowl Classic football game have been largely an exercise in offensive futility for the East squad. Only once has the team scored more than 18 points – a 55-point eruption in its most recent victory in… Read More
HEBRON – The annual Maine Shrine Lobster Bowl Classic and the weeklong training camp that precedes the game serve multiple purposes. At the forefront, proceeds from the event, which this year features top high school football players from the Class of 2006, benefit the Shriners… Read More
For Chad Szylvian, Friday night’s Maine Shrine Lobster Bowl Classic marks one final chance to pursue an athletic passion that’s been a big part of his life since the fifth grade. “It’s nice to put the shoulder pads on for one more game,” said Szylvian,… Read More
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BIDDEFORD – He was playing at home, in his final competitive football game. Phil Bourassa wanted to make something special happen, and given the chance Friday night late in the 15th annual Maine Shrine Lobster Bowl Classic, he did. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot… Read More
Past performance suggests the West will be favored to win the 15th annual Maine Shrine Lobster Bowl Classic scheduled fort 7:30 p.m. Friday at Waterhouse Field in Biddeford. After all, the West has won 12 of the first 14 games in the series. googletag.cmd.push(function ()… Read More
WATERVILLE – Nick Arthers and Josh Withee first met about a decade ago, passing the football back and forth while their dads were busy coaching the older kids. The occasion was a practice for the Maine Shrine Lobster Bowl. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot… Read More
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WATERVILLE – For some participants, the 14th annual Maine Shrine Lobster Bowl represents one final chance to don the football pads and play a game that has been a focal point of their athletic lives. For others, it represents a transition from high school standout… Read More