HOULTON — The Aroostook Huskies rolled into the Shiretown to play the Houlton Knights, looking to claim the Aroostook Football League championship on a sunny, but cool Saturday afternoon. The crowd was large and enthusiastic at Bob Ruth Field.
Aroostook Republican photo/Gloria Austin
Deion Caudill (21) carries some Houlton Knights with him during the Aroostook Football League Championship held Saturday in Houlton. The Knights captured their third consecutive title with a 45-6 victory over the Huskies.
Caribou’s active roster was diminished by injuries and the Knights were far from 100 percent.
“We knew Caribou’s tendencies, they are a good team,” said Houlton Knights coach Brian Reynolds. “We needed our team to play flawlessly to win.”
At the half, the Knights led 19-0.
The Huskies would get on the board in the fourth quarter to make the score 39-6.
The clock wound down and the Knights picked up the win and the AFL title, 45-6.
Houlton assistant coach Bill Alderson said, “Caribou played tough and hung around for a bit, but adjustments were made and the team responded. It was a lot of fun and absolutely satisfying to watch.”
