Tyler Easler of Messalonskee is tackled by Rashon Edgerton, left, and James Cejka of Brunswick during Messalonskee’s 18-15 win. Both teams were unbeaten in Eastern Class A.
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Head coach: Wes Littlefield (7th year)
Assistant coaches: Pete Bolduc (defensive coordinator), Scott Colby
(quarterbacks, secondary), Bob Roderigue (offensive and defensive lines),
Bill Getty (freshmen)
Last season: 3-6, lost in Eastern A quarterfinals
Offensive leaders: C Jared McLean (Sr., 5-9, 200), G Josh Hall (Jr., 5-10,
185), T Cody Ziegenfus (Sr., 6-0, 245), TE Ryan Bender (Sr., 6-1, 170), G
Dylan Shorty (Sr., 5-9, 200), T Levi Mason (Jr., 6-2, 225), TE Derek Smith
(Sr., 6-0, 170), WB Zack Stevens (Sr., 5-7, 160), FB Desmond Nutter (Sr.,
6-0, 240), WB Keenan Knox (Jr., 5-9, 160), QB Dylan Foster (Sr., 5-9, 160)
Defensive leaders: NG Shorty, DE Ziegenfus, DE McLean, OLB Tyler Eastler
(Jr., 5-9, 160), OLB Knox, ILB Nate Natole (Sr., 6-0, 200), LB Brandon
Monroe (Sr., 6-0, 185), LB Hall, CB Bender, CB Brian Boyce (Sr., 5-9, 160),
FS Sam Dexter (So., 6-0, 170)
Special teams: KR/PR Stevens, K Ziegenfus, P Boyce
Outlook: With eight starters back on offense and eight more returning on
defense, the Eagles should contend for a playoff spot in the tough PTC
North. Nutter and Knox combined to run for 1,298 yards and 14 touchdowns
last season, and Foster is a three-year starter at quarterback. Ziegenfus
and Shorty lead an experienced line. Bender is the top returning tackler.
StoriesBig plays doom Messalonskee Unbeaten Bangor gets a test but earns a spot in the Eastern Class A final with a 25-13 win.
[Central Maine Newspapers 11/06/09]
Eagles bend, don´t break Messalonskee moves into the Eastern Class A semifinals, beating Lewiston 14-6.
[Central Maine Newspapers 10/30/09]
Skowhegan upends Messalonskee Taylor Bradley rushes for 174 yards and two touchdowns in a 14-8 victory.
[Central Maine Newspapers 10/16/09]
Messalonskee holds on for win The Eagles build a 37-0 lead in the first half en route to a 43-22 victory over Mt. Ararat.
[Central Maine Newspapers 10/09/09]
Brunswick falls on last-minute touchdown
Messalonskee scores with 27 seconds left for an 18-15 victory, making the Dragons pay for first-half problems.
[Portland Press Herald 09/18/09]
Foster, Knox lift Messalonskee Dylan Foster returns an interception for a touchdown and Keenan Knox rushes for 129 yards in a 28-12 victory over Mt. Blue.
[Central Maine Newspapers 09/04/09]
About Messalonskee Football
131 Messalonskee High Drive
Oakland,
ME
04963
465-7381
Athletic Director: Terry Parlin
Mascot: Eagles
Region: east
Conference: KVAC
Class: A