Friday’s high school football: Wells comes up with key defensive play to beat Winslow

Season‑Opening High‑School Football Games Deliver Thrilling Wins and Impressive Showcases Across Maine

Friday night, September 4, 2026 – The high‑school football season kicked off with a flurry of action in towns from Wells to Saco. Eight of the state’s top programs opened the season in hard‑fought contests that set the tone for a competitive year ahead.

Wells Warriors edge Winslow by a single point

In a back‑and‑forth affair in Wells, the Warriors held off Winslow by a hair’s breadth, winning 14‑13. Wells’ running back Brady Godin was the star of the night, rushing for a 44‑yard touchdown in the second quarter and later catching a 58‑yard pass from quarterback Noah McDonough to break a 7‑7 tie at the start of the fourth. Winslow’s Michael Loubier answered with a 41‑yard touchdown run of his own, but his team missed a 2‑point conversion attempt with just 35 seconds left, leaving the score at 13‑14 in favor of Wells.

Cony Rams rally to beat Fryeburg Academy

The defending regional champions Cony defeated Fryeburg Academy 25‑21 in a dramatic finish. Drew Lindquist led the Rams, throwing a 15‑yard touchdown to Oliver Odom with 2.9 seconds remaining. Earlier in the game, Lindquist’s 18‑yard strike to Da’Marion Raymond and a 1‑yard run by Davis Noyes added to a total of four scores. Fryeburg’s Marcus Sutton was a triple‑talent threat, returning an interception 53 yards for a touchdown, adding a 10‑yard run, and throwing a 20‑yard touchdown pass to Lars Bruhn. With a late pass‑interference penalty, Cony forced a crucial 15‑yard touchdown to secure the win.

Oxford Hills Vikings overpower Windham Eagles

Oxford Hills’ Toby Oufiero paced a 34‑to‑14 victory over Windham. Oufiero threw a first‑quarter touchdown pass to Tucker Hilden and added two rushing touchdowns in the second half, one of eight yards and another of five. He also handled the conversions, passing on both. Windham opened the scoring with a 29‑yard touchdown pass from Lucas Davenport to Tegan Perkins and a 2‑point conversion by Dominic Lopez, but Oxford Hills pulled away after a 2‑yard run by Keegan Ridley and a 5‑yard run later in the second half.

Thornton Academy demolishes Scarborough

Thornton Academy dominated Scarborough 56‑0 in a commanding performance. Quarterback Noah Fullerton tossed three touchdown passes in the first quarter, two to Logan LeBlanc and one to Logan O’Keefe, and a 75‑yard punt return by Quinn Cook added to the early lead. Defensive standouts included Danny Howe’s 15‑yard interception return for a touchdown, while Brennan Tabor and Caleb Parenteau each scored rushing touchdowns before halftime. Parenteau added a 5‑yard run in the third quarter to cap the offensive outburst.

Edward Little’s offense lights up Deering

Edward Little’s 46‑to‑14 win over Deering showcased a prolific offense. Sophomore quarterback Logan Stout rushed for three touchdowns, while running backs Dominic Langelier and Evan Madigan each ran for over 100 yards. Langelier’s two short runs of 5 and 7 yards helped the Red Eddies establish a 26‑0 advantage early. Stout added another rushing touchdown in the third quarter and a 10‑yard run for a total of three. Logan Averill caught a 44‑yard touchdown pass from Stout, and Madigan finished the game with a 65‑yard run. Deering’s Bobo Mayingi contributed with an 83‑yard kickoff return and a 79‑yard rushing touchdown.

Morse Shipbuilders edge Mountain Valley

The Shipbuilders, playing in Rumford, edged Mountain Valley 16‑8. Caden Wells returned a blocked punt 35 yards for a touchdown that broke a 8‑8 tie. Shipbuilders quarterback Dylan Root added a rushing touchdown and threw for 65 yards. Running back Junah Hays rushed for 80 yards. On defense, Clay Plummer led the team with 10 tackles, Nathan Trask added six, and Wells contributed five.

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