Varsity Maine football honor roll for Week 5
Maine High‑School Football Week 5 Highlights: Scoring, Records and Overtime Thrills
Friday night brought a slate of high‑energy matchups across the state, with standout individual performances and a few record‑breaking moments keeping fans on the edge of their seats. The most dramatic of all was a double‑overtime showdown in Auburn, where Edward Little’s Red Eddies edged Scarborough 27‑21, thanks to quarterback Logan Stout’s three rushing touchdowns and a late‑game pass.
Edward Little vs. Scarborough – Auburn
The Red Eddies’ offense exploded after the first half, with Stout rushing for three touchdowns – two in the extra‑time period – and adding a pass for another score. The win came in double overtime, giving the team a 27‑21 victory that kept the season’s hopes alive.
Messalonskee vs. Fryeburg Academy – Malachi Cusano
Cusano set new single‑game receiving records for Messalonskee, hauling in eight catches for 176 yards and three touchdowns. The Eagles prevailed 28‑20 over the Academy.
Nokomis vs. Hampden Academy – Tristan Brown
Brown dominated on the ground, rushing 145 yards on nine carries and adding a touchdown. He also turned the ball over twice, intercepting two passes and returning one for a score, as the Warriors blanked Hampden 52‑0.
Thornton vs. Portland – Noah Fullerton
In a game that featured a top‑ranked opponent, Fullerton completed 7 of 11 passes for 162 yards and four touchdowns—three of which went to Logan LeBlanc, including a 97‑yard bomb that opened the second quarter. The Golden Trojans won 43‑13 over No. 3 Portland.
Mountain Valley vs. Belfast – Colton Gallant
Gallant carried the Falcons to a 20‑0 shutout, racking up 232 yards of offense. He had 13 carries for 170 yards and two rushing scores, and added a 62‑yard reception for a touchdown. On defense, he logged three tackles for loss.
Bonny Eagle vs. Windham – Lucas Klehn
Klehn kept the Scots’ offense firing, rushing for 143 yards and four touchdowns on 16 carries. He also completed 4 of 5 passes for 98 yards and two passing touchdowns in a 42‑6 rout of the Windham team.
Biddeford vs. Westbrook – Estevao Lembissa
Lembissa delivered a triple‑tackle performance for the Tigers, scoring three touchdowns in a 31‑14 victory. An 87‑yard kickoff return sparked the win, followed by runs of 7 and 53 yards.
Massabesic vs. Noble – Dustin Maley
Maley carried the Mustangs to a 14‑7 win, rushing for 77 yards on six carries and smashing the ball for a 75‑yard touchdown. His play on defense also included a blocked field goal.
Portland vs. Thornton – Alex Martin
Martin’s 219‑yard rushing effort highlighted a 28‑ and 84‑yard touchdown run in a 219‑yard total, but the Bulldogs fell 43‑13 in the first half. Martin also made a defensive contribution as a linebacker.
Lawrence vs. Cony – Miles Provost
Provost had a double‑duty performance for the Bulldogs, catching two passes for 45 yards and two scores, while also recording a sack and a fumble recovery in a 35‑27 win over Cony.
Gorham vs. Cheverus – Isaac Vail
Vail, the Rams’ captain, caught a 33‑yard touchdown pass from Wyatt Walker with 30 seconds left for the go‑ahead score, and later sealed the win by intercepting a pass at the buzzer. The Rams held a 19‑17 victory at Cheverus.
Kennebunk vs. Deering – Ethan White
White’s explosive rushing attack earned the Rams a 34‑6 home win over Deering. The player rushed five times for 191 yards and scored all five of the Rams’ touchdowns.
About the Round‑Up
This Week 5 summary captures the highlights from Monday through Friday of the high‑school football season, featuring standout individual statistics, decisive victories, and thrilling finishes. The games were played in a range of venues across the state, with Auburn and other local stadiums hosting the action.
(High school sports coverage proudly supported by Maine State Credit Union.)
