New Hampshire High School Football - Portsmouth/Oyster River nips Merrimack
October 20, 2023: Portsmouth, NH In Friday's non-league match, the host Portsmouth/Oyster River football squad scored a close 13-7 victory over the Merrimack Tomahawks.
Next, the battle the Timberlane Owls (Plaistow, NH) in a Division I - East test, on Friday, October 27. Portsmouth/Oyster River will attempt to improve on its 8-0 season record. The Owls come into the test with a 4-4 record after their 21-6 league win over Winnacunnet (Hampton, NH).
With the loss, Merrimack drops to 3-5 on the campaign. The Tomahawks host Bedford (Bedford, NH) to battle the Bulldogs in a Division I - West test on Friday, October 27. The Bulldogs come into the test with a record of 8-0. Bedford won 38-7 in their recent non-league test against Thornton Academy (Saco, ME)
