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Football Falcons have rough season opener

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by Matthew Wilson

NEWPORT — The Falcons met stiff competition on August 28 as they began their defense of last year’s Division 2 football championship.  The U-32 Raiders showed up with something to prove, and demonstrated that to North Country Union High School’s new lineup and new coach.  At evening’s end, the Raiders prevailed by a score of 40 to 8.

North Country has seen a good bit of change since the 2023 season.  Coach Lonnie Wade stepped down and his successor, John Guebara, has some big shoes to fill.  Senior Hayden Boivin, has taken over as quarterback.

His patience and sportsmanship were put to the test on Thursday night….

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