Live updates: Week 7 of Maine high school football

Maine High School Football Week 7: Scores, Highlights, and Play‑by‑Play Drama

October 16, 2026 – Across the state, high school teams poured onto fields under a mix of sunshine and rain, delivering a night of high‑octane football that moved playoff hopes and produced a handful of memorable individual performances. Below is a comprehensive recap of the night’s action, with key scores, standout plays, and quotes from coaches and players.

Major Blowouts and Playoff Implications

Cony 55, Brunswick 7 – The Rams showed no mercy, racking up 55 points against the Boilermakers. Cony’s offense was led by quarterback Drew Lindquist, who tossed five touchdown passes, two of them to Landen Perry. Anderson Noyes added two rushing TDs, and Nolan Noyes broke open the game with a 60‑yard run that set up another score.

Bangor 35, Edward Little 14 – The Red Eddies fell short despite a late surge. Gavin Hughes was the story for Bangor, posting a pair of 2‑yard rushing touchdowns and finishing with four total scores. The win all but locks the Rams into the playoff picture, while Edward Little will likely miss the postseason.

Yarmouth 78, Orono 14 – The Clippers’ offense was unstoppable. Iggy McGrath completed a 58‑yard touchdown pass to Jack Flanagan, who caught three TDs, and later added the two‑point conversion. Yarmouth’s defense forced three turnovers and held the Red Raiders to just 14 points.

Thornton Academy 61, Sanford 0 – A defensive juggernaut on the field and in the air, Thornton’s Golden Trojans scored early and often. Brennan Tabor’s 22‑yard run and a 27‑yard run by Owen Morin highlighted the ground attack, while a series of turnovers kept the pressure on Sanford.

Skowhegan 40, Messalonskee 8 – Austin Lancaster was relentless for the River Hawks, scoring five touchdowns (four rushing, one passing). Messalonskee managed only a late‑fourth‑quarter score, with backup quarterback Peter McLaughlin finding Blake Tibbetts for a 34‑yard TD.

Noble 21, South Portland 7 – The Knights re‑entered the playoff conversation with a hard‑fought victory. Alec Hale caught a 14‑yard screen pass from Mark LaPointe for the go‑ahead TD, and the defense forced a key fourth‑down stop in the fourth quarter.

Gray‑NG 25, Mt. Ararat 6 – The Patriots’ defense kept the opposing offense in check, limiting Mt. Ararat to a single touchdown. Ethan Fournier’s 70‑yard run gave the Mavericks a brief lead, but Gray‑NG responded with a 14‑yard run by Dylan Grealish and nailed the extra point.

Kennebunk 20, Westbrook 14 – The Blue Blazers held on late, converting a fourth‑and‑6 at their own 15 with just over 53 seconds remaining. Ethan White’s 35‑yard run set up the game‑winning score, and the defense forced a crucial interception that was later negated by a penalty, keeping the pressure on Westbrook.

Close Games and Turnovers

Fryeburg 14, Mt. Blue 13 – A nail‑biter decided by a 2‑yard touchdown run from Dillon Gray with 1:45 left in the fourth. The Cougars defense stiffened in the final minutes, forcing Mt. Blue into a turnover on downs.

Greely 28, Hermon 14 – Luke Piper’s 1‑yard touchdown run gave Greely the lead early in the third, and the Rangers’ defense forced three interceptions. Sam Hopkins and Tyler Corson also scored for Hermon, but Greely’s special teams kept the momentum.

Biddeford 37, Marshwood 14 – The Tigers snapped a losing streak with a dominant performance. Stanley Richerson’s 78‑yard run gave Biddeford a 23‑point cushion, and a 71‑yard pass from Ernest Dore to Estevao Lembissa sealed the win. Marshwood’s first loss of the season came after a 9‑minute, 89‑yard drive that was quickly answered.

Westbrook 14, Kennebunk 12 – The Blue Blazers jumped out to an early lead, but Kennebunk rallied behind Ethan White’s 23‑yard touchdown run. Westbrook’s two‑point conversion attempt failed, leaving the game hanging until the final whistle.

Notable Individual Performances

• Austin Lancaster (Skowhegan) – Five touchdowns (four rushing, one passing) and a 43‑yard run for the extra point.
• Gavin Hughes (Bangor) – Four total touchdowns, including two rushing scores from the 2‑yard line.
• Drew Lindquist (Cony) – Five passing touchdowns, completing multiple deep strikes to Landen Perry.
• Iggy McGrath (Yarmouth) – 58‑yard TD pass to Jack Flanagan and the game’s final conversion.
• Ethan Fournier (Mt. Ararat) – 70‑yard run that briefly put the Mavericks ahead.

Post‑game Reactions

Coach Mark LaPointe, reflecting on Noble’s victory, said, “Seeing the Knights bounce back and get back in the playoff fight feels great for the kids.”

Bangor’s head coach, after the win, noted, “Gavin’s effort on the ground was exactly what we needed. This win probably clinches a playoff berth for us, while the Red Eddies will likely miss out.”

Cony’s quarterback, Drew Lindquist, commented after his five‑TD day, “We wanted to make a statement for the Rams, and the guys delivered.”

The night also saw a troubling moment when a Gray‑New Gloucester player was taken off the field on a stretcher. The team released a brief statement: “We are monitoring his condition and asking for prayers for a swift recovery.”

Standings Impact

The results shuffle the Class A and Class B standings across Southern, Central, and Eastern conferences. Teams like Bangor, Yarmouth, and Cony now sit atop their respective divisions, while Hermon, Edward Little, and Marshwood find themselves on the playoff bubble.

Final Thoughts

Week 7 delivered a blend of high‑scoring offenses, defensive grit, and pivotal playoff implications. As the state braces for the next round of matchups, the performances on Oct. 16 will set the tone for the remainder of the season. Keep an eye on the playoff brackets—several games that appeared lost were turned around, and new contenders are emerging.