H.S. football roundup: Oxford Hills falls short against Portsmouth; Winthrop wins

The Vikings fall behind by three scores before staging a rally that runs out of gas. Also, the Ramblers win a low-scoring nail-biter, and Mountain Valley loses a one-score game to the defending state champs.

High school roundup: Abby Dorr, Natalee Orr score in Mt. Blue’s win over Mountain Valley

The Cougars, Buckfield and Edward Little win 2-0 in girls soccer, while Dirigo edges Lisbon; Edward Little, Gray-NG and Oxford Hills field hockey victories; Dirigo boys soccer rolls past Spruce Mountain.

Varsity Maine football poll: Leavitt takes over top spot from Oxford Hills

The Hornets' close win over the Vikings puts them at the top, but Oxford Hills doesn't fall far after holding the No. 1 spot for much of the season.

Week 5 high school football staff predictions

Weekend Blitz: Games beginning to have playoff implications

Several area teams open the second half with contests that might go a long way toward deciding their postseason fates.

Girls soccer: Graycee Richardson’s hat trick leads Oxford Hills past Edward Little

Richardson paces the Vikings offense in a high-scoring contest against the Red Eddies in Auburn.

High school roundup: Mt. Blue field hockey blanks Hampden

Alyssa Parker scores twice for the Cougars; Mallorie Bourret leads Mountain Valley past Telstar; Edward Little edges Mt. Ararat; Red Eddies shut out Vikings in boys soccer.

Football: Leavitt knocks off Oxford Hills in showdown of state champions

Noah Carpenter and the Hornets have a big first half and then make enough defensive plays to best the Vikings.

Football updates: Leavitt beats Oxford Hills

Noah Carpenter leads Hornets on three first-half touchdown drives, then Leavitt holds off Vikings in the second half.

Area roundup: Mt. Blue finishes off Edward Little in field hockey

The Cougars sweat out the Red Eddies until the fourth quarter. Also, Spruce Mountain spread the scoring around in a home field hockey win.