YORK — Trailing 28-14 in the third quarter, Leavitt piled up 41 unanswered points to defeat York, 55-34, in a Class C South shootout Friday night. York took a 21-14 lead with 12 seconds left in the first half on a 17-yard TD pass from Payton Small to Riley Linn, then made it a two-touchdown […]
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Dirigo football stymies Mountain Valley
DIXFIELD — When teams from the River Valley area face off on the field, there’s always a heightened sense of competition. Friday, for the first time, the Dirigo and Mountain Valley football teams collided in a meaningful contest. And that atmosphere did not disappoint. Alex Gorham rushed for two touchdowns in the first half and […]
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HS Football: Warriors run over Ramblers
Winthrop’s Kane Gould gets taken down by a combination high tackle by Michael Wrigley and a low tackle by Tyler Bridge in Friday night’s football game in Winthrop. WINTHROP — Wells officially came to Class D South on Friday night, and it was as good as advertised. Using the same physical, ground-and-pound style it rode […]
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Football: Spruce Phoenix soar past Mt. View Mustangs
LIVERMORE FALLS — The Spruce Mountain Phoenix knew they were having a good night when they prevented the Mt. View Mustangs from ever getting a first down and punted only once in a Class D football opener at chilly Griffin Field. Spruce opened holes on offense and was just plain stubborn on defense as the […]
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H.S. football: Landry, Lewiston light up South Portland
Hunter Landry (21) of Lewiston High School hauls in an interception in the end zone in front of South portland’s Anthony Poole (2) during their game at Bates College in Lewiston on Friday. Looking on are Lewiston’s Sean O’Donnell (17) and Tanner Cortes (12). LEWISTON — Hunter Landry was a highlight machine in Lewiston’s 34-21 […]
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Edward Little hammers Bangor in football opener
Edward Little High School Caden Begos (22) is meet by Bangor High School defense (L-R) (6) Alex Yakubu and (9) Nick Canarr, during first half action at Cameron Stadium in Bangor Friday night. BDN Terry Farren BANGOR — Senior halfback Caden Begos rushed for 142 yards and four touchdowns on 19 carries as Edward Little […]
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Oak Hill football holds off Poland
POLAND — Oak Hill freshman quarterback Gavin Rawstron had a memorable first start Friday. The Poland Knights? Not so much. The Knights gave momentum away early, and by the time they got it back it was too late. Oak Hill ran out to a 28-0 lead and held on for a 28-14 victory. Aaron Paradis […]
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2017 HS Football Preview: Move to Class D gives Knights chance to grow
Poland Regional High School players practice during preseason workouts. POLAND — Count Poland among the former Class C schools embracing their new home in Class D. “I’m excited for it. We’re playing a bunch of teams we played in middle school,” senior tailback Aaron Paradis said. “It’s nice to have more teams our size. It’s a […]
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2017 HS Football Preview: Hornets return to C, and probably contention
Leavitt Area High School football players participate in a preseason practice. TURNER — After a two-year return to Class B, Leavitt is back for another tour in Class C. It ended its last tour in C with a regional title. The Hornets return a nucleus that nearly upset B South champion Kennebunk in the first round […]
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2017 HS Football Preview: Eddies shaping up for a deeper playoff run
Edward Little players practice during a preseason workout. AUBURN — Edward Little coach Dave Sterling liked the progress his young team made last season, reaching the playoffs and nearly joining Portland, Windham and Cheverus in the region’s final four. Sterling also sensed that, with 15 seniors this year, the Red Eddies could ramp up the pace […]