Both teams are entering Saturday’s contest undefeated, and the Vikings believe this year’s team can handle the pressure.
Football
Varsity Maine football poll: Oxford Hills, Leavitt in top 10
The Vikings are knocking at the door of their Class A competitors, while the Hornets move up after winning their delayed season opener.
Head to head: What are the biggest question marks among area teams?
Three weeks are in the books, though not every team has played that many games. There’s a lot that we still don’t know about some area teams. Wil Kramlich and Adam Robinson discuss what the unanswered questions so far in the Sun Journal’s coverage area.
Area roundup: Winthrop/Monmouth/Hall-Dale football routs John Bapst
Also, Lewiston’s field hockey team beats Messalonskee and more football, soccer and field hockey recaps from Saturday.
Oak Hill charges back in the second half to shelve stubborn Lisbon
H.S. football: Big plays on offense and defense boost the Raiders over their rivals.
H.S. football notebook: Spruce Mountain’s scoring and confidence increase since Camden Phillips’ return
Also, Gray-New Gloucester shows fight in its loss to 2019 state champion, and Poland relies on running game to beat Belfast.
Video: Breaking down Week 3 of the football season
The Sun Journal’s Adam Robinson and Lee Horton take closer look at an overall successful night for area teams.
Mt. Ararat builds a lead too big for Gray-New Gloucester to overcome
H.S. football: Patriots third-quarter touchdown runs by Mikey Ryan and Miles Post force the Eagles’ starters back on the field but they aren’t quite enough to get Gray-NG back in the game.
H.S. football roundup: Telstar continues unbeaten start to season with victory over Old Orchard Beach
Brayden Stevens scores two second-half touchdowns and the Rebels pull away from the Seahawks. Also, Spruce Mountain soars past Yarmouth with a big second half and Gray-NG falls to Mt. Ararat/Hyde.
Dirigo earns first win with strong showing against Maranacook
H.S. football: Charlie Houghton and Trenton Hutchinson lead Cougars over rusty Black Bears on the road.