On the final play of regulation, Dexter's Avery Gagnon celebrates in the end zone after scoring the game-winning touchdown in the eight-man small school title game against Maranacook on Saturday in Portland.

Dexter's Bryce Connor, left, fumbles while being tackled by Maranacook's Dylan Pottle.

Dexter's Cameron Allen, left, hugs Maranacook' s C.J. Robertson after the Tigers pulled out a stunner in the eight-man small school title game. Maranacook's Seth White, top, hugs Owen Brown of Dexter, as well.

On the final play of regulation, Dexter's Avery Gagnon (3) hauls in a pass for the game-winning touchdown from quarterback Bryce Connor in the eight-man small school state title game Saturday at Fitzpatrick Stadium in Portland. Pressuring Connor is Maranacook defender Owen Dunn. The Tigers won the game 34-30.

The Dexter football team celebrates after it won the eight-man small school state title on Saturday at Fitzpatrick Stadium in Portland. The Tigers beat Maranacook 34-30 on the game's final play.

Maranacook's Wyatt Douin (77) and C.J. Robertson react as Dexter players celebrate their eight-man small school state title on Saturday at Fitzpatrick Stadium in Portland. The Tigers won the title 34-30 on the game's final play.

Maranacook ball carrier Owen Dunn, left, gets tackled by Dexter defenders Avery Gagnon, top, and Will Kusnierz during the eight-man small school state championship game Saturday afternoon at Fitzpatrick Stadium in Portland.

Maranacook defender Seth White tackles Dexter's Bryce Connor during the eight-man small school state championship game Saturday afternoon at Fitzpatrick Stadium in Portland.

Maranacook defender Seth White closes in on Dexter quarterback Bryce Connor during the eight-man small school state championship game Saturday afternoon at Fitzpatrick Stadium in Portland.