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High School Football Roundup: Edward Little Prevails in Double Overtime Thriller

Auburn, ME – October 2, 2026 – Friday night’s Week 5 slate of Maine high school football delivered drama, upsets, and standout performances across the state. From double-overtime heartbreak to dominant defensive showings, here’s a comprehensive look at how the night unfolded.

Edward Little Edges Scarborough in Double Overtime Classic

In one of the most thrilling games of the season, Edward Little defeated Scarborough 27-21 in double overtime at home. The game featured three lead changes in the final quarter and into extra periods, showcasing resilience from both squads.

Quarterback Logan Stout was the hero for the Red Eddies, scoring crucial touchdowns in both overtimes—including the game-winner on a touchdown run in the second OT. Despite trailing late in regulation, Edward Little forced overtime with a timely score and capitalized on turnovers to secure their victory.

Scarborough quarterback Oscar Goss nearly led a miraculous comeback, connecting with receiver Brandon Brady for a 2-yard touchdown pass in the first overtime to tie the game at 21-all. However, three late interceptions ultimately derailed their efforts.

Orono Survives Spruce Mountain in Nail-Biter

In a back-and-forth contest, Orono edged out Spruce Mountain 36-34 after recovering an onside kick in the closing seconds. Trailing 30-28 late in the fourth quarter, Spruce Mountain managed a 34-yard touchdown pass from Dylan Jewett to Levi Richards with under 20 seconds remaining—but missed the potential go-ahead two-point conversion.

Orono responded by recovering the surprise onside kick, sealing the win despite giving up over 400 total yards. Wide receiver Richie Watson caught two touchdown passes for the Red Riots, including a critical fourth-down reception in the third quarter.

Lawrence Holds Off Cony’s Late Rally

Lawrence jumped out to a commanding 35-19 lead in the fourth quarter but had to weather a late push from Cony. The Rams pulled within eight points after a dramatic 11-yard touchdown run by quarterback Drew Lindquist, but couldn’t recover an onside kick attempt with just minutes left.

Running back Keegan Littlefield rushed for more than 150 yards and three touchdowns in the win, helping Lawrence improve to 4-1 overall. Lindquist finished with over 275 yards passing and four touchdown strikes.

Other Key Results Across Maine

• Massabesic dominated Noble, winning 14-7 in a defensive slugfest highlighted by a 75-yard touchdown run from Dustin Maley in the third quarter.
• Marshwood stayed undefeated with a convincing 42-16 triumph over Falmouth, led by running back Greg Castoras, who scored twice and intercepted a pass defensively.
• South Portland shut out Sanford, 40-0, behind a balanced offensive attack featuring multiple rushing touchdowns from Christopher Salamone.
• Biddeford narrowly defeated Westbrook, 31-14, despite losing star player Estevao Lembissa to injury early in the game.
• Wells outlasted Gardiner 47-31 in a shootout filled with explosive plays, including a 65-yard punt return touchdown that was later nullified by penalty.
• Freeport rallied past Morse late, holding on for a 20-6 win highlighted by a clutch 13-yard touchdown run from Sam Willard.
• Oxford Hills cruised past cross-town rival Lewiston, 35-6, paced by quarterback Toby Oufiero’s dual-threat performance.
• Bonny Eagle handled Windham, 42-6, with quarterback Lucas Klehn throwing for two scores and running for another.
• Scarborough fell just short in their overtime battle against Edward Little but showed tremendous grit throughout the game.

Notable Performances

Several players stood out during Friday’s action:

• Logan Stout (Edward Little) — Rushed for two touchdowns and threw for another in the double-overtime win.
• Drew Lindquist (Cony) — Threw for over 275 yards and three touchdowns, even in a losing effort.
• Keegan Littlefield (Lawrence) — Racked up 150+ rushing yards and multiple scores.
• Christopher Salamone (South Portland) — Scored twice and contributed significantly on defense.
• Dustin Maley (Massabesic) — Broke loose for a long touchdown run that shifted momentum in the second half.

Looking Ahead

Next week brings another exciting slate of matchups, including key regional clashes and rivalry games. Fans can expect continued high-level competition as teams jockey for playoff positioning heading into midseason form.

As always, follow along with our coverage for previews, recaps, and exclusive interviews all season long.

Reporting contributed from venues across Maine. For full game recaps and photo galleries, visit [Your Local News Outlet].