Here are Friday’s Maine football scores for Week 3

Maine High School Football Week: Friday’s Games Deliver Thrills and Shutouts

September 18, 2026 – In a week of gridiron action that stretched from the coast to the mountains, high‑school teams across the state faced off in a flurry of victories, blowouts and close contests. Friday’s slate produced eight shutouts, a handful of one‑digit margins, and several upsets that set the tone for the rest of the season.

Friday’s Results

Southern Maine

• South Portland 20, Scarborough 13 – A hard‑fought battle saw South Portland edge Scarborough in the final minutes, keeping the team on pace for the playoffs.
• Portland 39, Windham 13 – The Vikings ran a dominant campaign, scoring 39 unanswered points to cement their status as a top‑seed contender.
• Old Orchard Beach 36, Telstar 8 – A dominant offensive display left the Telstar offense stymied.
• Old Town 44, Mt. Ararat 8 – Old Town’s offense was unstoppable, outscoring the opponent by a comfortable margin.
• Cony 14, Mt. Blue 0 – Cony’s defense held the Blue to a single score, securing a clean‑sheet victory.

Eastern Maine

• Bucksport 36, Mt. Desert Island 24 – Bucksport pulled away late in the game to secure a win over the Islanders.
• Falmouth 22, Westbrook 18 – A close finish saw Falmouth prevail in a high‑scoring shootout.
• Fryeburg Academy 44, Brunswick 20 – Fryeburg’s offense outgunned Brunswick, turning a two‑touchdown game into a decisive win.
• Gray‑New Gloucester 52, Sacopee Valley 6 – A lopsided affair in which Gray‑New Gloucester scored 52 points while holding the Valley to a single score.

Western Maine

• Camden Hills 21, Medomak Valley 0 – The Hills delivered a shutout, keeping Medomak in the bag for the season.
• Hermon 56, Hampden Academy 0 – Hermon’s offense was relentless, finishing the game with 56 points.
• Lawrence 29, Skowhegan 13 – Lawrence pulled away in the second half to secure a comfortable win.
• Leavitt 51, York 0 – Leavitt’s defense and offense combined for a 51‑point shutout.
• Lisbon 34, Mountain Valley 6 – Lisbon’s offense dominated Mountain Valley in a decisive 34‑point victory.

Central Maine

• MCI 27, Mattanawcook Academy 25 – A narrow win for MCI in a game that stayed within striking distance until the final quarter.
• Barton (sic) 27, Massabesic 25 – The Eagles held on to stay undefeated with a hard‑won victory over the Bulldogs.
• Marshwood 32, Gorham 12 – Marshwood’s offense carried the team to a comfortable win over the Gorham Bears.

Other Notable Games

• Biddeford 26, Morse 8 – Biddeford’s offense surged, taking the game early and maintaining the lead.
• Boothbay 30, Waterville 6 – Boothbay’s defense forced a shutout as the offense kept the score high.
• Bucksport 36, Mt. Desert Island 24 – Bucksport continued their strong performance, overcoming the Islanders.
• Maranacook 54, Dexter 16 – A dominant performance by Maranacook kept Dexter at bay.
• Oceanside 44, Belfast 6 – Oceanside’s offense outclassed Belfast in a high‑scoring affair.
• Old Town 44, Mt. Ararat 8 – Old Town’s offense stayed on target, outpacing the Mount Ararat team.
• Spruce Mountain 46, Lake Region 14 – Spruce Mountain’s offense was unstoppable, leading to a decisive win.
• Stearns 40, Orono 20 – Stearns held a 20‑point lead throughout the game to secure the victory.

Thursday’s Scores

• John Bapst 18, Dirigo 6 – The Knights’ offense held on for a narrow win over the Bears.
• Winthrop 38, Madison 8 – Winthrop’s offense was unstoppable, shutting out Madison.

Saturday’s Matchups

• Kennebunk at Cheverus – 12:30 p.m.
• Bangor at Deering – 1:00 p.m.
• Bedford (N.H.) at Thornton Academy – 1:00 p.m.
• Brewer at Nokomis – 1:00 p.m.
• Oak Hill at Winslow – 1:00 p.m.
• Washington Academy at Traip Academy – 1:00 p.m.
• Cape Elizabeth at Yarmouth – 6:30 p.m.

The Friday slate showcased the depth and competitiveness of Maine high‑school football, with several teams keeping their playoff aspirations alive. As teams look to build on the momentum, Saturday’s games promise to add more excitement to the state’s storied football tradition.

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