BAR HARBOR -- The MDI Trojans charged their way into the 8-Man Large championship game after defeating the Houlton Shires 46-8 on Thursday night.

In the first quarter, the Trojans were driving into Shires territory, but on a handoff to their running back, Houlton senior Jacob Watson broke through the offensive line and forced a fumble, giving the Shires possession.

However, the Trojans got the ball back after forcing a three-and-out. Now in the redzone, senior quarterback Ripley Hawkins took the snap, rolled out to his right, and fired in the direction of fellow senior wide receiver Henry Trombetto, who made the catch just in time before a Shires defender reached him. He turned around and walked into the endzone with ease, giving MDI the lead.

But Houlton was not backing down. On thei

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