2016 Maine Preseason Football Fab 5, presented by the Army National Guard

Thornton Academy begins the season at No. 1. But Marshwood, Winslow, Portland and Falmouth are also in the mix in the Maine football #MaxPrepsFab5.

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Aug 19, 2016, 10:04am
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2016 Maine Preseason Football Fab 5, presented by the Army National Guard

1. Thornton Academy (Saco)
Head coach: Kevin Kezal
2015 record: 10-1
Team preview

Thornton Academy has nabbed two consecutive Maine Class A state titles and is eyeing a three-peat. Simply put, the Trojans are a force to be reckoned with. Sept. 30 marks a huge showdown with Scarborough, a rematch of last year's Class A semifinals.

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2. Marshwood (South Berwick)
Head coach: Alex Rotsko
2015 record: 12-3
Team preview

Marshwood has claimed two straight Maine Class B state titles and is a state power. Oct. 14 is a big-time battle with Falmouth, a rematch of last year's Class B state semifinal.

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3. Winslow
Head coach: Mike Siviski
2015 record: 11-0
Team preview
Graphic by Ryan Escobar
Winslow has captured two consecutive Maine Class C state titles and is riding an impressive 22-game winning streak. It will be tough to knock the gritty Black Raiders off the Class C throne with 32-year head coach Mike Siviski at the helm. Sept. 17 marks a colossal clash with Mount Desert Island, a playoff rematch from last season.

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4. Portland (Maine)
Head coach: Jim Hartman
2015 record: 11-1
Team preview

Portland ended last season with a crushing loss in the Maine Class A state title game to Thornton Academy. But the Bulldogs return a stout defense and have revenge on their minds. Portland brings back arguably the top defense in the state. Expect all-state second team linebacker Nick Archambault to lead the charge. Sept. 16 marks a huge test against Windham, a rematch of last year's Class A region final.

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5. Falmouth (Maine)
Head coach: John Fitzsimmons
2015 record: 11-12
Team preview

Falmouth completed last season with a tough loss to Marshwood in the Maine Class B region final. But the Yachtsmen are a consistently battle-tested bunch, and are hungry for redemption. Oct. 14 is the date Falmouth has been waiting for, a rematch with Marshwood to settle the score.

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