The 3 Maine high school football games to watch in Week 3
High‑school football weekend preview: Three key matchups to catch in Maine
Friday and Saturday’s slate of high‑school football in Maine features a trio of games that promise drama, redemption and a test of the state’s top squads. Coaches and fans alike will be watching as two undefeated teams battle fresh challengers, and a recent Cinderella story looks to cement its status.
1. Greely Rangers (1‑1) vs. Wells Warriors (2‑0) – 6:30 p.m. Friday in Wells
The Rangers, who were the Class C champions last season, entered the week on a rough note, falling 30‑12 to Leavitt in the first round of the state tournament. That loss left the team eager to rebound.
They will meet a Wells squad that has taken the field with a 2‑0 start. The Warriors’ offense has been powered by running back Brady Godin, who has already proven a potent threat. In their most recent game, the Rangers’ quarterback, Luke Piper, completed two touchdown passes to spark a 14‑13 win over Winslow and then added a 21‑8 triumph against Medomak Valley.
The matchup will test Greely’s ability to recover from last week’s setback and showcase Wells’ balanced attack. A win for Wells could keep the Warriors on a winning streak, while a victory for Greely would signal a return to form for the former champions.
2. Lawrence Bulldogs (2‑0) at Skowhegan River Hawks (1‑1) – 7:00 p.m. Friday in Skowhegan
A classic Pine Tree Conference duel, the Bulldogs host the River Hawks in a game that carried high stakes last year when Skowhegan edged Lawrence 14‑13 after a long streak of defeats. The Bulldogs’ 2‑0 record comes on a surge that has seen their ground game dominate, led by the combined 256‑yard effort of Keegan Littlefield and Jaiden Hebert in last week’s win over Fryeburg Academy.
Skowhegan’s offense, meanwhile, is built on an open‑air passing attack. Their quarterback, Austin Lancaster, posted 194 passing yards and a 113‑yard rushing total in a recent victory over Cony. The River Hawks will look to exploit Lawrence’s strong rush attack while adding a passing threat of their own.
The contest is poised to be a tight one. A win for Lawrence would further cement its position as the top team in the conference, while a victory for Skowhegan could revive the River Hawks’ season and even put the Bulldogs on the defensive.
3. Cape Elizabeth Capers (2‑0) at Yarmouth Clippers (2‑0) – 6:30 p.m. Saturday in Yarmouth
Both teams come into the matchup undefeated, each with a 2‑0 record that has kept fans curious about how they stack up against one another. Yarmouth has posted a 44‑point score against Lake Region and a 48‑point performance over Spruce Mountain, underscoring the potency of their offense. Their quarterback, Iggy McGrath, is already considered one of the state’s most dynamic passers.
The Capers, meanwhile, have dazzled with a combined 108 points across two victories over Gray‑New Gloucester and Mount View. Their offense has been on the rise after a 1‑7 finish last year, and they are eager to prove they can sustain a strong finish to the season.
The Saturday game will be a test of both teams’ abilities to translate their early‑season success into a high‑stakes victory. With both squads looking to claim the top spot in the eight‑man Large School South region, the outcome could have lasting implications for
