The 3 Maine high school football games to watch in Week 2
Maine High‑School Football: Three Games to Hit the Road This Week
Maine State Credit Union’s Varsity Maine reporters have again identified the games worth driving for this week, each featuring teams that have opened the season undefeated. The three match‑ups – Greely vs. Leavitt on Thursday night and Winthrop vs. Freeport and Bonny Eagle vs. Noble on Friday – promise high‑stakes play, standout talent, and a glimpse of which programs may set themselves apart in the 2026 season.
Greely (1‑0) at Leavitt (1‑0) – Thursday, 7 p.m. in Turner
The long‑awaited rematch of the 2025 Class C title game returns to the field in Turner, with both squads carrying a 1‑0 record into the contest. Greely is riding a 21‑game winning streak that stretched back through the 2024 season, their only defeat coming in Week 1 to Camden Hills. At the heart of the Rangers’ offense is senior Luke Piper, who many consider the best quarterback in the state and a 2025 Varsity Maine All‑State pick. He leads a roster that has depth on both sides of the ball.
Leavitt, meanwhile, is eager to reclaim Class C glory after falling short in the 2024 and 2025 title games. Junior quarterback Landon Marquis gave the Hornets a strong start last season, throwing four touchdowns in the opening win over Medomak Valley. The winner of this game will stake its claim as the team to beat in Class C football.
Winthrop (1‑0) at Freeport (1‑0) – Friday, 7 p.m. in Freeport
In Class D South, the defending state champions from the Winthrop/Monmouth/Hall‑Dale area are looking to cement their status. The Ramblers found their rhythm in the second half of their Week 1 opener against Lisbon, with runners Carter Rand and Tristyan Ortiz showing their speed. Coach Joel Stoneton, however, warned that “the status of another standout running back, Ross Fichthorn, is to be determined after the senior left the opener early because of an injury.” The injury leaves the team’s backfield slightly thinner than expected.
Freeport returns almost the entire roster that finished the 2025 season as a junior‑heavy squad, including standout quarterback Andrew Thomas and lineman Ethan Binekey. The Falcons will be confident after a decisive 42‑6 victory over Mattanawcook Academy in their season opener. The clash promises a hard‑fought battle on both the line of scrimmage and the open field.
Bonny Eagle (1‑0) at Noble (1‑0) – Friday, 7 p.m. in North Berwick
Bonny Eagle, one of the state’s premier programs, opened the season with a 21‑14 win over South Portland and now faces a formidable challenge in the Knights of Noble. The Scots’ offense is anchored by a heavy, senior‑lined offensive line featuring Corbin Richard (6‑3, 325 lb), Logan Varney (6‑4, 295
