Commitment to defense spurred Skowhegan to perfect season, while Black Raiders realized season-long mission.
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Football notebook: Young Skowhegan continues improving, faces Brunswick next
Four freshmen start on defense for Skowhegan, which advanced in PTC B playoffs with a shutout over Windham.
H.S. football: Raiders round up Bulldogs in D South quarterfinal
Gavin Rawstron rushes for three touchdowns and throws for two in Oak Hill’s 41-8 playoff win over Madison/Carrabec.
Football: Mt. Ararat earns program’s first playoff victory
The Eagles’ eight-man squad, formerly a struggling Class B team, wears down Yarmouth in the second half of a 52-20 victory.
Football: Winslow starts slow, finishes strong to beat Medomak Valley
Black Raiders pull away from the Panthers in the second half to advance in Class C North playoffs.
Football: Maranacook does away with Ellsworth/Sumner
Garret Laliberte leads the way for the Black Bears with 196 total yards and four touchdowns.
Football: Mt. Blue stuns No. 2 Cony in overtime thriller
The No. 7 Cougars stop Rams on 2-point conversion in overtime to preserve victory.
Football: Lawrence runs over Falmouth/Greely in PTC B quarterfinal
Bulldogs will host upset-minded Mt. Blue in regional semifinals.
Football: Defense reigns as teams begin playoff runs
Cony, Oak Hill, Maranacook take highly-ranked defensive units into postseason openers this week.