Here are Maine high school football scores from Week 9
Maine high‑school football quarterfinals heat up as teams lock in playoff positions
October 30, 2026 – Friday night
The Maine high‑school football scene was ablaze this Friday as 39 teams from across the state battled it out in the Class B quarterfinals, the first elimination round of the state playoffs. In a night of decisive victories, a handful of upsets shook the standings, while the top‑scoring teams set the tone for the rest of the tournament.
Notable results
Falmouth (20) – Westbrook (14) – Defending champions Westbrook fell to the 2025 co‑champion Falmouth in a hard‑fought Class B South quarterfinal. The win gave Falmouth a spot in the region’s semifinals and marked a rare defeat for Westbrook, who had led the state in wins for the previous season.
Portland (27) – South Portland (7) – In the “Battle of the Bridge,” Portland used a series of big plays to overcome a second‑half surge by South Portland. The win keeps Portland in contention for the state title and sends the rival school out of the playoffs.
Skowhegan (35) – Brunswick (0) – Skowhegan shut out the Atlantic Coast Conference’s Brunswick team, a shutout that remains one of the largest margins in the league’s playoff history.
Old Town (60) – Houlton (2) – Old Town rolled past Houlton with a dominant performance, scoring ten touchdowns to earn a decisive victory.
Stearns (54) – Bucksport (0) – Stearns delivered a one‑goal game, outscoring Bucksport with 54 points to none.
Old Orchard Beach (42) – Maranacook (0) – A dominant outing for Old Orchard Beach saw the team blank Maranacook and move into the next round.
Portland, Falmouth, Skowhegan and many others – The night saw a flurry of wins: Yarmouth (52) over Gray‑New Gloucester, Spruce Mountain (44) over Cape Elizabeth, Orono (64) over Washington Academy, Boothbay (44) over Telstar, Fryeburg Academy (48) over Messalonskee, Biddeford (35) over Cheverus, Bonny Eagle (57) over Sanford, John Bapst (43) over Oak Hill, Madison (6) over Mattanawcook, Morse (42) over Mountain Valley, Dirigo (44) over Lisbon, Greely (15) over Gardiner, Hermon (49) over York, Leavitt (14) over Foxcroft, Medomak Valley (49) over Brewer, Nokomis (34) over Oceanside, Oxford Hills (28) over Bangor, Thornton Academy (35) over Massabesic, Wells (55) over Hampden and Windham (19) over Deering.
Saturday’s matchups
The playoff action is set to resume on Saturday, with two new games slated for the afternoon:
- Ellsworth vs. Mt. Desert Island – kickoff at 1:00 p.m.
- Lewiston vs. Edward Little – kickoff at noon
Both matchups will decide who moves forward in the next round of the state tournament. Fans are encouraged to come out early to support their teams and keep the excitement alive.
Looking ahead
The quarterfinals marked the beginning of a week‑long playoff sequence that will culminate in the state championship later this month. With several teams already proving their mettle, the remainder of the season promises further drama and high‑level football across Maine.
