Varsity Maine’s five games to watch for the week of Sept. 30-Oct.5

Football notebook: Streaks are meant to be broken, and many were in Week 3

Madison, Edward Little and Biddeford earn long-awaited victories, but state's longest win streak ends; the trend of Kennebunk-Marshwood wildness continues; Gardiner's defense standing tall; and Spruce Mountain savors long trip north.

Watch: Cheerleaders putting skills together for Lobster Bowl routine

Cheer specialists from throughout the state joining forces this week at Central Maine Community College in Auburn to prepare for Saturday's performance.

Watch: Tennis state singles tourney highlights and interviews with the champs

Yarmouth's Sofia Mavor earns her second state title and Kennebunk's George Cutone becomes a rare three-time champion.

Boys hockey: Poland/Leavitt/Oak Hill/Gray-NG dispatches Kennebunk/Wells in playoff opener

The Kings get a hat trick from Conner Boulay and two goals each from Breck Langevin and Will Keach in Wednesday's win. The Kings will face third-seeded York in the regional semifinals at Troubh Arena in Portland on Saturday.

Girls hockey: Red Hornets hold on to defeat Biddeford co-op in season opener

Kylee Spugnardi scores twice and Izzy Jalbert makes 21 saves in the win for Edward Little/Leavitt/Poland against Biddeford/Kennebunk/Thornton/Wells.

Varsity Maine Football Honor Roll, Week 3

These were among the top individual performances across the state over the weekend.

Lobster Bowl: Big game a big deal for four linemen who look forward to Saturday’s matchup

Zach Louvat, Brett Coburn, Jacob Morris and Beau Mayo, all Gaziano award finalists, understand the game is a worthy cause and a chance to play with the best of the best.

State singles tennis tournament: Edward Little’s Mya Vincent returns to semifinals

Vincent has to battle in her two matches, while boys No. 1 seed Xander Barber of Falmouth eases through the Round of 16 and quarterfinals.

Boys lacrosse: Lewiston holds on for tight win over stubborn Kennebunk

Cody Dionne turns in a hat trick, and Eli Bigelow and Colton Daniels each score a pair of goals while goalie Brock Rancourt preserves the Blue Devils' win with nine saves.