Football Recap: Dirigo Cougars vs. Madison/Carrabec/Valley
Dirigo waltzed into their contest on Friday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They really took it to Madison/Carrabec/Valley for the full four quarters, racking up a 40-0 victory at home. That 40 point margin sets a new team best for the Cougars this season.
Dirigo found their leader in underclassman Hudson Lufkin, who threw for 260 yards and five touchdowns, and also rushed for 70 yards on only nine carries. Those 260 passing yards set a new season-high mark for Lufkin. Trevor Crosby was Lufkin's top target, picking up 92 receiving yards and three touchdowns.
Dirigo's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Tanner Bradden and Nathaniel Wainwright.
Dirigo's win was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 3-1. As for Madison/Carrabec/Valley, their loss dropped their record down to 1-3.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Dirigo will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Maranacook at 7:00 p.m. on October 11th. As for Madison/Carrabec/Valley, they are taking a road trip to square off against Mattanawcook/Lee Academy/Penobscot Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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