Bulldogs
| 09/12/25 @ Windham | 28-21 |
| 11/01/24 @ South Portland | 39-21 |
| 10/19/24 @ Thornton Academy | 14-7 |
| 10/11/24 @ Bangor | 35-7 |
Portland had won four straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Friday they bumped up to 2-0 to make it five. They walked away with a 28-21 win over the Windham Eagles. The final result isn't all that surprising considering the Bulldogs' considerable advantage in MaxPreps' Maine football rankings (they are ranked second, while the Eagles are ranked 29th).
Cordell Jones was nothing short of spectacular: he rushed for 164 yards and four scores while picking up 8.2 yards per carry. Alex Martin also helped out as he racked up 106 rushing yards.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Portland was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 294 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Windham only rushed for 94 rushing yards.
As for Windham, their record is now 0-2. They haven't had much luck with Portland recently, as the team has come up short the last five times they've met.
When it comes to explaining why Windham lost, don't look at Parker Sperry. Despite the final result, he rushed for 94 yards and a pair of TDs.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Portland will challenge Deering at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Windham, they will square off against Bonny Eagle at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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