Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Dirigo). They enjoyed a cozy 44-30 win over the Poland Knights on Friday. With that victory, the Cougars brought their scoring average up to 26.8 points per game.
Dirigo's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Hudson Lufkin, who rushed for 178 yards and a touchdown while picking up 9.9 yards per carry, and also threw for 137 yards and a touchdown. The dominant performance gave Lufkin a new career-high in rushing yards. Tanner Bradeen also helped out as he racked up 100 rushing yards.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Dirigo was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 347 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Dirigo didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Nathaniel Wainwright. Another thorn in Poland's side was Dakota White, who picked up a sack and made ten total tackles.
When it comes to explaining why Poland lost, don't look at Damon Martin. Despite the final result, he rushed for 129 yards and a touchdown, and also threw for 104 yards and two touchdowns while completing 71.4% of his passes. Martin was no stranger to the big play, taking off on a dash that went for 66 yards. Landon Cooper was in the mix as well, providing Poland with two touchdowns.
Dirigo pushed their record up to 5-1 with the victory, which was their third straight on the road. As for Poland, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-6.
Dirigo will face off against Mattanawcook/Lee Academy/Penobscot Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Dirigo is facing Mattanawcook/Lee Academy/Penobscot Valley at the right time seeing as Mattanawcook/Lee Academy/Penobscot Valley is stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for Poland, they will challenge Freeport at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Freeport will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Poland surely won't give up without a fight.
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