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Greely Rangers Dominate Leavitt Hornets 41‑6 in Class C State Championship
Lewiston, ME – In a decisive showcase of high‑school football, the Greely Rangers beat the Leavitt Hornets 41‑6 on Sunday, November 21, at Lewiston High School, capturing the 2025 Class C state championship. Senior quarterback Luke Piper guided the Rangers to a flawless offensive performance, completing 10 of 14 passes for 172 yards and throwing two touchdown drives as Greely added four rushing scores to cap the win.
Piper’s precision—highlighted by a 16‑yard touchdown to tight end Daniel Hayes and a 23‑yard scramble to running back Noah Allen—was complemented by a potent rushing attack that amassed 214 yards on 22 carries. Greely’s defense, meanwhile, forced five turnovers and held the Hornets to a single touchdown.
The final score of 41‑6 not only handed Greely its 21st consecutive victory but also marked a second‑year sweep of Leavitt in the program’s storied rivalry. Coach Mike Hathaway, the Hornets’ 25‑year veteran, admitted that his team had no doubt of the Rangers’ talent: “On our end, we know how good they are and who the Greely quarterback is,” Hathaway said. “They have some studs over there.”
Leavitt, who entered the game as a favorite alongside Greely, finished with a solid 6‑3 record in a season that saw them win both of their opening games—39‑8 over Medomak Valley and 48‑0 over York. Their offense, paced by freshman quarterback Landon Marquis, was noted for its up‑tempo style, but the Rangers’ defensive scheme neutralized the Hornets’ attack from the start.
Greely’s championship run has been built on a foundation of consistent play. The team began the season with a 48‑0 blowout of York, where Piper threw for 205 yards and three touchdowns, and continued its winning streak into the playoffs, where the 41‑point margin over Leavitt underscored the Rangers’ dominance.
The two programs will face each other again this Thursday in Cumberland as they prepare for the next chapter in their rivalry, with Greely looking to extend their record streak and Leavitt eager to rebound from the loss.
By [Your Name], Maine News Now
