While Gavin Rawstron’s biggest contribution to the scoreboard was a 35-yard touchdown pass for Oak Hill, the Raiders’ sophomore quarterback also did plenty of damage to the Mountain Valley defense with his legs. Rawstron ran the ball a team-high 21 times for 67 yards — also a team high. And while that rushing total might […]
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H.S. football: Stags bounce Blue Devils
A football bounces in funny ways, and Saturday afternoon at Boulos Stadium, it bounced in favor of Cheverus. While hosting Lewiston in a battle of teams looking to keep pace in Class A North, the Stags forced three turnovers and caught a huge break in the first half when an apparent Blue Devils touchdown instead […]
H.S. Football: Greyhounds survive Phoenix in overtime
Lisbon’s Seth Leeman, left, breaks up a pass intended for Spruce Mountain’s Brandon Coates during Saturday’s football game in Lisbon. (Russ Dillingham/Sun Journal) LISBON — Undefeated Class D South high school football teams Spruce Mountain and Lisbon met on Saturday, both looking to go 3-0 and gain an edge in obtaining a home advantage come […]
WATCH: Week 3 high school football Friday night recap
‘Twas another fun night of high school football on Friday. For starters, Leavitt had a big win and Mt. Blue’s Randy Barker had a big game. So sit right back and listen to Randy Whitehouse, Adam Robinson and Lee Horton talk about it.
H.S. football: Red Eddies ground Eagles
WINDHAM — Edward Little and Windham gave fans plenty of action on first, second and third downs during Friday night’s Class A North game, but it was fourth down when they really had them on the edge of their seats. Edward Little took advantage of a pair of Windham mistakes from punt formation to overcome […]
H.S. football: Barker, Mt. Blue run over Hampden
Mt. Blue’s Dakota Mumma celebrates with Randy Barker after Randy scored a touchdown Friday night in Farmington. (Jennifer Bechard photo) FARMINGTON — How do you keep a brand new pair of white shoes sparkling clean on the football field? You don’t get touched. Mt. Blue senior back Randy Barker provided a master class in the […]
H.S. football: Leavitt starts fast, rolls past Cape Elizabeth
Leavitt’s Camden Jordan catches a long pass Friday at Cape Elizabeth on Friday (Ben McCanna/Portland Press Herald) CAPE ELIZABETH — The Leavitt Hornets have staked their claim as the team to beat in Class C South so far this fall. Friday evening at a foggy Hannaford Field, the Hornets drove the field on Cape Elizabeth […]
H.S. football: Rodrigue's leg helps Oak Hill down Mountain Valley
Liam Rodrigue of Oak Hill High School hauls in a 35-yard touchdown pass over Keegan Davis of Mountain Valley High School during the second quarter in Rumford on Friday. Rodrigue’s catch put the Raiders up 6-0. (Daryn Slover/Sun Journal) RUMFORD — Once Oak Hill’s offense got going late in the first half it seemed like […]
Local roundup: Poland football wins second straight game
POLAND — The Poland football team won its second straight game, and in convincing fashion for the second straight time, beating Old Orchard Beach 32-0 on Friday night. Knights (2-1) quarterback Brady Downing threw three touchdowns, two to Zach Cote and one to Isaiah Hill. Senior running back Tyler Tucci ran for more than 100 […]
H.S. football: Some teams get a kick from their return game
Spruce Mountain High School kick returners Zak Toothaker, left, and Brandon Frey. (Daryn Slover/Sun Journal) LIVERMORE FALLS — Spruce Mountain was in danger of letting its lead slip away after allowing a late Lake Region touchdown before Brandon Frey fielded the ensuing kickoff on a hop at his own 15. The Spruce junior waited for […]