Traip unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They received a blow on Saturday as they fell 24-8 to the Sacopee Valley Hawks. The defeat continues a trend for the Rangers in their meetings with the Hawks: they've now lost six in a row.
Sacopee Valley's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Brayden Smith, who threw for 116 yards and two touchdowns, and also punched in one score on the ground. What's more, Smith racked up 95.8 passer rating, the most he's had since back in September of 2024.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Traip is packing up and heading out for their first away game of the season: they will face off against Mount View at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Sacopee Valley, they will take on Gray-New Gloucester at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday.
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