The Messalonskee Eagles will head out to take on the Mt. Blue Cougars at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Messalonskee has given up an average of 35.6 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Messalonskee took a 39-point loss the last time they faced off against Brunswick, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Eagles skirted past the Dragons 35-32. The Eagles' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Malachi Cusano
| 10/03/25 vs Brunswick | 114 |
| 09/13/25 @ Cheverus | 84 |
| 09/05/25 vs Cony | 61 |
| 09/26/25 @ Fryeburg | 16 |
Tatum Doucette continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 255 yards and two scores while picking up 13.4 yards per carry, and also throwing for 172 yards and three touchdowns on only 16 passes. His longest rush was for an impressive 64 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. A healthy portion of Doucette's aerial production (114 yards to be exact) went to Malachi Cusano, who also brought in a receiving touchdown.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Messalonskee was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 329 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, while it was Mt. Blue who put the first points on the board on Friday, it was Lawrence who put up more. The Cougars had to suffer through a 35-7 loss at the hands of the Bulldogs. The defeat continues a trend for the Cougars in their meetings with the Bulldogs: they've now lost eight in a row.
Mt. Blue's loss dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Messalonskee, their win bumped their record up to 2-3.
Everything came up roses for Messalonskee against Mt. Blue in their previous matchup back in October of 2024, as the team secured a 46-0 victory. Will the Eagles repeat their success, or do the Cougars have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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