And in the fall of 1970, that mixture of talent drove the Tigers to the Class A state championship game where they faced a formidable challenge. (Chenard) Parenteau. Register if you would like to be listed below. There was talk it would close, said Laliberte, now 68 and living in Saco. Biddeford downed Cheverus (42-6), South Portland (14-0), Deering (28-21), Thornton (44-19), and Sanford (28-13). School Info Athletics. They wanted to be part of a first-class program., Dick Agreste (12) celebrates with teammates after defeating Thornton Academy in 1964. Bob Cote, Bob Provencher, Normand Pinette, Dick Potvin. We really think that, said Brooks Marquis, a senior two-way lineman who keyed the Biddeford defense with a sack, a forced fumble that led to a touchdown, and three more tackles for loss. Recent results and upcoming games by sport: 2023 Biddeford Recreation Log in to join the discussion. He didnt expect to have to wait more than 20 months to coach his first game, but it appears he and his hurry-up spread offense have been accepted by the players. The former high school building on Washington Street was then converted to a primary school before being demolished in the 1960s. York remains in Class C south and will close out its season with rival Wells on the road. Brunswick and Cony will again matchup in the regular season in week 3. And before what's now known as the battle of the bridge, it was St. Louis that always ended the regular season against Thornton Academy for bragging rights in the twin cities. . Provided by MyRec.com Recreation Management Software. With a Press Herald subscription, you can gift 5 articles each month. Little did anyone know at the time, but that gridiron battle played on Saturday, Nov. 15, would mark the final time the Eagles' blue-and-gold colors would ever grace the sidelines of a Maine high school football field. Biddeford, ME 04005. 2022-23. The Tigers led 13-6 at the half before the Eagles rallied for an upset win in front of an estimated 7,000 fans. Grey $22.74. Football; ME Football; Biddeford High School Football; Football Teams; Biddeford Football History. Maine Class B high school football schedule, After a season with no traditional 11-on-11 tackle football in Maine, the MPA is planning to offer the sport once again this fall. One of the season highlights was when the Eagles took on an undefeated Biddeford team at Waterhouse Field in week 5. The Eagles were state champions that season. It was obvious that he wasn't going to be able to play anymore and you could just see that it was a very disappointing thing for all the other guys. Boys and girls were not allowed into each others wing. Biddeford High School is a 9-12 Public High School educating 800+ students in the City of. Browse High School Sports Photos WINTER SPORTS. And while June marks the 50th anniversary of the closing of St. Louis High, the schools legacy, especially in athletics, remains a cornerstone of the Biddeford community. Academics. The Orange and Black rolled through the rest of the regular season to set up the showdown with the Witches. [4] This coincided with the establishment of the Biddeford Regional Center of Technology in 1969[7] located at the same location. After the game, the players shook hands and thousands of fans made their way back home. Has the ability to organize and supervise a total sports program. The Witches eventually dropped to Class B where they've had decent teams, but none who've gone as far as the 2005 squad. A significant bit of Maine sports history occurred 40 years ago this month. With just over two months until preseason practices set to begin, the MPA football committee has released the state-wide schedule, crafted by each individual league.The schedule features traditional league games along with intriguing cross-over games. Biddeford Football. The Maine Principals' Association (MPA) is the governing body for sports competitions among all public and some private high schools in the state of Maine. A Maine high school has reportedly canceled the rest of its football season and axed its coach following a probe into a hazing scandal in . Biddeford Schools Is Seeking. Photos & Videos No pics / vids. The MPA offices are located in Augusta. They were up on us 13-6 and then we exploded in the fourth quarter, said Labranche, while recalling how foggy the weather conditions had been at Waterhouse Field that evening. NFL . BlueWeek 3- Sept 17/18 vs BrunswickWeek 4- Sept 24/25 at MessalonskeeWeek 5- Oct 1/2 at ScarboroughWeek 6- Oct 8/9 vs WindhamWeek 7- Oct 15/16 vs LawrenceWeek 8- Oct 22/23 at BrewerFalmouth/GreelyWeek 1- Sept 3/4 vs GorhamWeek 2- Sept 10/11 vs WindhamWeek 3- Sept 17/18 at Mt. Biddeford, which was rebuilding its football program at the time, had dropped down a class and wasnt playing either team. And they still are. We had no idea, said Andy Drapeau, a sophomore tailback and defensive end for the 1969 Eagles. On 10/7, the Biddeford varsity football team lost their away conference game against South Portland (ME) by a score of 28-0. Aisle H28. They all played for state football championship teams at St. Louis during the 1960s. Gary Pleau. The building that once housed St. Louis High is still in use today as the home of St. James School, which opened in 1992 and has students from pre-kindergarten to eighth grade. He passed away peacefully in his sleep Sunday, Dec. 23, after a a long period of declining health. We ended up winning., What made it so memorable? After the coronavirus pandemic wiped out the 2020 season, getting back on the field is special for Maine high school football players. Its a community huddle, I call it. After a rise in Biddeford's population in the late 19th-century, a new high school was constructed in 1888 on a lot in close-by Alfred Street. BHS is a comprehensive high school offering nearly 120 courses. Stats are entered by the coach or designated team statistician in the admin. And every time we stepped on that field, we had the confidence that we could win. Photo courtesy of Ron Cote. BlueWeek 7- Oct 15/16 vs Bonny EagleWeek 8- Oct 22/23 vs Falmouth/GrConyWeek 1- Sept 3/4 vs SkowheganWeek 2- Sept 10/11 at Mt. One of his classmates, Guy Laliberte, would go on to play minor league baseball for three years as a pitcher. Please wait for the page to reload. Back then, football really meant something to the city, he says. //