The Hillsboro-Deering Hillcats were victorious over the visiting Mascoma Royals football team by a score of 26-14 in Saturday's league challenge.

In their next game, the Hillcats face the Newfound Regional Bears (Bristol, NH) in a Division IV test, on Saturday, October 11. Hillsboro-Deering will attempt to move on its 3-0 season record.

With the defeat, Mascoma drops to 2-1 on the campaign. The Royals host Winnisquam (Tilton, NH) to clash with the Bears in a Division IV test on Saturday, October 4. The Bears come into the test with a record of 1-2. Winnisquam won 33-0 in their recent league game against Franklin (Franklin, NH)