No. 1 Bow 51, No. 8 Souhegan 7
Key players: Bow – Steven Guerrette (3 TD), Thomas Rolla (2 TD), Sebastian Beaulieu (2 TD; INT), Cooper Larrabee (60-yard TD catch; sack)
Highlights: The Falcons turned up the defensive pressure this time around after letting Souhegan score 31 points in last week’s season finale. Bow jumped out to a 22-0 lead behind a pair of short touchdown runs for Guerrette and a 35-yard TD scamper for quarterback Beaulieu. The Sabers scored their lone touchdown with a long pass in the second quarter, but the Falcons continued to pile on before the half. Beaulieu found Larrabee on a deep pass for a score and Guerrette scored his third TD of the day to make it, 36-7, at the break. Rolla was the story for Bow in the second half, adding touchdown runs of 35 and 65 yards. Bow will now host No. 5 Hollis Brookline in next week’s semifinals.
Coach’s quote: “An overwhelming defensive and offensive effort for us to cement our 10th straight victory this year. I’m very proud of what the team has accomplished. Their dedication and perseverance showed today.” – Bow’s Paul Cohen
Records: Bow 10-0; Souhegan 5-4