Ellsworth Falls in OT 43-35

The Ellsworth Eagles Football Team fell to the Mt. View Mustangs 43-35 in overtime on Saturday, September 9th in Thorndike, Maine.

Ellsworth led 35-27 but Mount View scored the game-tying touchdown and 2 point conversion with 31 seconds left in regulation.

Mount View scored in overtime and faked the extra point, and converted the 2 point conversion, to take the lead 43-35.

Ellsworth had the opportunity to tie the score, but Connor Crawford was picked off, at the goal line on a 3rd and 10.

Ellsworth 0-2 will play their home opener Friday, September 15th at 7 PM against Hermon.

Here are stats as compiled by Coach Duane Crawford

Offensive Stats

Connor Crawford - 21 carries for 91 yards, 215 yards passing with 4 Touchdown throws.

Javon Williams - 208 yards receiving, 4 Touchdown catches, 1 catch for a 2 point conversion. He also threw the ball for 71 yards passing and 18 yards rushing.

Charlie Hughes - 18 carries for 51 yards and his 1st Varsity touchdown rushing.

Damian Carter 3 receptions for 41 yards and 3 extra point kicks

Andrew Brown 1 reception for 7 yards.

Defensive Stats

Connor Crawford - 8 solo tackles, 3 assists and a forced fumble

Ethan Desjardin - 1 solo tackle, 6 assists

Damien Carter - 4 solo tackles, 4 assists

Malcom Svec - 1 solo tackle, 5 assists

Andrew Brown - 6 solo tackles, 6 assists and 1 fumble recovery

Ethan Kane - 1 solo tackle

Tyler Corro - 1 solo tackle and 2 assists

Charlie Hughes - 3 solo tackles and 2 assists

Craig Ridley Jr. - 1 solo tackle and 2 assists

Thomas Folckemer - 2 assists

Nick Taylor - 1 assists.