The Stearns‑Schenck Minutemen are gearing up to protect the 8‑Man Small School state championship they captured last year, entering the new season with a palpable sense of purpose.
A larger squad of roughly 32 athletes now surrounds the core group, giving the coaching staff depth that was absent when the team hovered near twenty players a year ago.
Among the returnees, senior quarterback and linebacker Emerson Michaud stands out as a vocal leader, expressing confidence that the team’s chemistry and experience will translate into another strong campaign.
Running back and defensive back Cohen Raymond, also a senior, echoed that sentiment, noting that the influx of familiar faces has softened the team’s youthful edge and bolstered overall cohesion.
Key Matchups
The schedule features a much‑anticipated rematch against the North Championship rivals, the Tigers, slated for September 4 in Dexter, followed by the first home game against Orono on September 18, both of which will be played under the newly installed stadium lights.
With the season’s early games already on the horizon, the Minutemen hope to translate their preparation into another successful campaign.