Mt. Blue tests Skowhegan but falls in battle of young Class A contenders

Field hockey: After the Cougars tie the score 1-1 — the first goal scored on Skowhegan this season — early in second half, the River Hawks pull away in Farmington.

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Brewer Witches work their magic against Mt. Blue

Boys soccer: Junior Andrew Hodgins scores a pair of goals for Brewer in 4-2 win over the Cougars.

Lewiston edges Mt. Blue 2-1 in overtime

Mya Grant scores the game-winner for the Blue Devils in a battle of Class A North teams near the top of the Heal points standings

Cross country: Sibling rivalries, close finishes and large crowds highlight 20th Festival of Champions

The White sisters of Orono top the field in the girls race; Dan McCarthy of Bangor finishes as top boys runner.

Video: Breaking down Week 5 of the football season

The Sun Journal's Adam Robinson, Wil Kramlich and Lee Horton take a closer look at a Friday night that included three area-vs.-area matchups.

Area roundup: Leavitt finishes off shutout of Maranacook in field hockey

The Hornets pulled away in the second half to stay hot in the KVAC; in soccer, Lisbon boys and Oak Hill girls roll, Winthrop boys and Leavitt girls eke out close victories, and Leavitt boys earn an impressive tie.

Varsity Maine field hockey poll: Mt. Blue, Winthrop both in top 10

The Cougars sit in eighth, one spot and one point ahead of the undefeated Class C Ramblers.

Weekend Blitz: Area teams face off in three of this week’s matchups

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