Here are 3 Maine high school football games to watch in Week 8
Maine High‑School Football Week 8: Kennebunk, Lisbon, and Bonny Eagle Line Up for High‑Stake Showdowns
As the Maine high‑school football season reaches its final stretch, three games stand out as the most compelling matchups of the week. With most teams wrapping up their schedules and the top‑seed battles for Class A and Class C still underway, fans and analysts alike are eyeing the contests between Kennebunk Rams and Marshwood Hawks, Lisbon Greyhounds and Freeport Falcons, and Bonny Eagle Scots and Thornton Academy Golden Trojans.
Kennebunk (6‑1) vs. Marshwood (6‑1) – Friday, 6 p.m.
The Rams and Hawks are set to clash in what many see as a preview of the Class B South final. Kennebunk, currently 6‑1, is riding a five‑game winning streak after a 20‑14 victory over Westbrook, in which running back Ethan White scored twice. The team boasts a deep roster of running backs and a productive passing attack led by quarterback Giovanni D’Elia.
Marshwood, also 6‑1, had been undefeated until a 37‑14 loss to Biddeford last weekend. The Hawks have dominated opponents with a relentless rushing attack, but the game will test the squad as its top two running backs are listed as questionable due to injuries. The outcome is expected to settle the top seed in the region.
Lisbon (5‑2) vs. Freeport (5‑2) – Friday, 6 p.m.
The Greyhounds and Falcons, tied at 5‑2, are battling for a top seed in the Class D South. Lisbon sits fourth in the South Crabtree standings, while Freeport occupies the lead. Freeport’s season has been one of resilience: after a 34‑3 loss to Winthrop/Monmouth/Hall‑Dale in the opener, the Falcons have gone 5‑1, winning the last three games. Their recent close defeats—14‑6 to Winslow and 28‑24 to Wells—have kept the stakes high.
Even with starting quarterback Andrew Thomas sidelined by injury, Freeport has managed to beat Morse and Dirigo in the past two weeks. A victory over Lisbon would clinch the No. 1 seed, making this a must‑watch for fans of both programs.
Bonny Eagle (7‑0) vs. Thornton Academy (7‑0) – Saturday, 1 p.m.
The undefeated Scots and Trojans face off in a game that could serve as a Class A South final preview. Thornton has the edge from last season, winning both matchups against Bonny Eagle—42‑21 in the regular season and 40‑28 in the regional final.
Thornton’s offense is a balanced threat. Five players have rushed for more than 160 yards, with Brennan Tabor leading the way with 634 yards. Quarterback Noah Fullerton has thrown for 772 yards and 16 touchdowns, with Logan LeBlanc and Logan O’Keefe accounting for 454 and 110 yards respectively. On defense, Tabor, also a standout defender, has tallied a team‑best 14 touchdowns.
Bonny Eagle’s quarterback Lucas Klehn is the star to watch. He has thrown one touchdown and rushed for four in each of the Scots’ last two games, adding four more rushing touchdowns against Exeter on Oct. 15. Complementing Klehn are wide receivers Drew Gervais—known for his speed—Ben Noe, and Ben Havu, each of whom has rushed for over 300 yards.
Looking Ahead
These three games encapsulate the drama of Maine’s high‑school football season: Kennebunk’s fight for regional supremacy, Freeport’s scramble for the top seed, and the battle between Bonny Eagle and Thornton for dominance in Class A. Whether you’re a lifelong supporter or a casual observer, the action on Friday and Saturday promises to be worth a trip to the stadium.
