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EXETER AT PORTLAND

October 25, 2024

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Daniel Batstone scored four touchdowns Friday night as undefeated Exeter, New Hampshire, earned a 35-25 victory against Portland in an interstate football game at Fitzpatrick Stadium.

In a game between state title contenders, Batstone scored from 30 yards in the first quarter, dragging tacklers into the end zone, and from 3 yards in the second. He added scoring runs from 4 and 3 yards in the third quarter for the Blue Hawks (8-0).

Until Friday night, Exeter had not allowed more than 12 points in a game.

Portland (6-2) hung tough, pulling within 14-12 at the half on two second-quarter touchdowns, by Cordell Jones from the 1 and Aidan McGowan on a 41-yard pass from Louis Thurston.

But Exeter’s line opened large holes throughout, and Batstone took advantage to score his two third-quarter touchdowns. Jack Kavanaugh added another from the 1 in the fourth.

Portland collected touchdowns from Brady Viola on a 13-yard pass from Thurston in the third quarter and Lisandro Rodrigues, who scooped up a fumble at the 2 and reached the end zone with 2:26 to play.

BOXSCORE

EXETER 35, PORTLAND 25

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Exeter (8-0)77147—35
Portland (6-2)06127—25

First Quarter

  • Exe—Daniel Batstone 30 run (Johnny Adams kick)

Second Quarter

  • Exe—Daniel Batstone 3 run (Johnny Adams kick)
  • Port—Cordell Jones a run (kick failed)

Third Quarter

  • Port—Aidan McGowan 41 pass from Louis Thurston (rush failed)
  • Exe—Daniel Batstone 4 run (Johnny Adams kick)
  • Exe—Daniel Batstone 3 run (Johnny Adams kick)
  • Port—Brady Viola 13 pass from Louis Thurston (rush failed)

Fourth Quarter

  • Exe—Jack Kavanaugh 1 run (Johnny Adams kick)
  • Port—Lisandro Rodrigues 2 fumble recovery (Justin Biuchard kick)

TEAM SCHEDULES

EXETERPORTLAND

Record: 1-0-0

Date Time W/L/T Game Details
Friday, 10/25/20247:00 PMWExeter 35, Portland 25Details

Record: 9-2-0

Date Time W/L/T Game Details
Friday, 09/06/20247:00 PMWPortland 40, Oxford Hills 20
Friday, 09/13/20247:00 PMWPortland 29, Windham 7Details
Friday, 09/20/20247:00 PMLBonny Eagle 14, Portland 8Details
Friday, 09/27/20246:00 PMWPortland 56, Lewiston 0Details
Friday, 10/04/20247:00 PMWPortland 55, Edward Little 0
Friday, 10/11/20247:00 PMWPortland 35, Bangor 7Details
Saturday, 10/19/20241:00 PMWPortland 14, Thornton Academy 7Details
Friday, 10/25/20247:00 PMLExeter 35, Portland 25Details
Friday, 11/01/20247:00 PMWPortland 39, South Portland 21
Friday, 11/08/20246:00 PMWPortland 42, Windham 14Details
Friday, 11/15/20246:00 PMWPortland 54, Bangor 14Details
Saturday, 11/23/202411:00 AMA state final: Portland vs. Thornton Academy