Oxford Hills/Buckfield couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They lost 40-20 to the Portland Bulldogs on Friday. Oxford Hills/Buckfield has struggled against Portland recently, as their matchup on Friday was their sixth consecutive lost matchup.
Portland was led to victory by Louis Thurston and Cordell Jones. Thurston rushed for 113 yards and a touchdown on only nine carries, while Jones gained 229 total yards and two touchdowns. Jones got the majority of those receiving yards when he pulled down a pass and took off for a gain of 72 yards. Another rusher making a difference was Aidan Mcgowan, who gained 93 total yards and a touchdown.
Oxford Hills/Buckfield is headed away from home for the first time to challenge Bonny Eagle at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Portland, they will look to take advantage of their home-field for the first time this season as they take on Windham at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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