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Cony’s Ben Hanke, right, wrestles the ball away from Fryeburg Academy’s Ty Boone after a long pass on Oct. 3. (Russ Dillingham/Staff Photographer)

Connor Ayoob, Thornton Academy: The senior had another standout performance in a matchup of the top-two teams in the Varsity Maine poll, carrying the ball 40 times for 304 yards and three touchdowns in Thornton’s 42-21 win at Bonny Eagle. He also caught a pass for 15 yards

Cole Curtis, Mountain Valley: Ran for 154 yards and two touchdowns on 13 carries, and caught two passes for 28 yards in a 30-26 loss to Mattanawcook.

Joey Foley, Deering: Returned the opening kickoff 89 yards for a touchdown and added touchdown runs of 2, 60 and 22 yards as the Rams beat Lewiston, 46-0.

Dillon Gray, Mt. Blue: Rushed 15 times for 149 yards and two touchdowns, and was in on 13 tackles in a 34-26 setback to Skowhegan.

Benjamin Hanke, Cony: Caught five passes for 127 yards and three touchdowns and snatched an interception in a 54-10 win over Gardiner.

Cordell Jones, Portland: Carried the ball 22 times for 174 yards and four touchdowns, completed 5 of 7 passes for 90 yards and a score, and made 10 tackles in the Bulldogs’ 33-21 win at Exeter, New Hampshire.

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Drew McGrath, Sanford: Reeled in three passes for 136 yards and a touchdown, and added an interception in a 42-20 loss to Marshwood.

Luke Piper, Greely: Completed 13 of 19 passes for 293 yards and four TDs in a 36-16 win over Oceanside. He also ran three times for 24 yards.

Ben Porter, Winthrop/Monmouth/Hall-Dale: Caught four passes for 108 yards and a touchdown on offense, and had six tackles (one for loss) and an interception on defense in a 41-6 win over Maranacook.

Tres Walker, Falmouth: Completed 14 of 26 passes for 289 yards and a touchdown in the Navigators’ 27-3 win over Cheverus.

Lee Horton is the Varsity Maine Editor for the Maine Trust for Local News. He joined the Sun Journal as assistant sports editor in July 2016, then served as sports editor from May 2018 to May 2024. Prior...

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