Head to Head: Top surprises as the regular season winds down

Predictions — and assumptions — were made at the beginning of the season, but reality had different plans.

Weekend Blitz, Week 8: Wins needed all around

Teams either need to win to get in, or win to secure favorable playoff positioning, but many of those wins won't come easy.

Sports Roundup

Area high school sports scores.

Field hockey: Dirigo ditches Spruce Mountain with double OT win in C North quarterfinal

Junior forward Kailey Hackett scores two goals, including the game-winner, to help give the Cougars a 3-2 victory in a Class C North field hockey quarterfinal

Football: Oak Hill starts fast, takes down Spruce Mountain

Sam Lindsay scores three touchdowns to help the Raiders to a 40-20 victory over the Phoenix.

WATCH: More analysis of Mt. Blue’s and Leavitt’s big wins

Local roundup: Keegan Choate leads Ramblers past Madison

Choate runs for a score and passes for two more as the Winthrop/Monmouth/Hall-Dale football team's win streak reaches six. Plus field hockey and soccer action from Friday.

H.S. football: Week 7 Sun Journal staff picks

Game of the Week: Spruce Mountain, Oak Hill set for Saturday shootout

Class D South playoff positioning is on the line when two high-powered offenses match up.

Weekend Blitz, Week 7: Penultimate week for many, postseason awaits for some

Chances for wins are dwindling for some teams, while others face formidable foes.