Westbrook Coach Jeff Guerette was proud of his team’s effort in its opener, a 31-14 loss to a tough, physical York team. The Blue Blazes bounced back last week with a 38-14 victory against Mt. Ararat.

Now the Blazes face perhaps an even tougher test Friday night at home against Marshwood, which brings a 2-0 record to Olmsted Field.

The Hawks haven’t allowed a point in two games, beating short-handed Greely 47-0, then Oceanside 60-0 last week.

“Marshwood has some of the best players in the league,” Guerette said. “Offensively they line up with a lot of different formations. They take advantage of any mistakes a team makes.”

Through two weeks, Western Class B is taking shape.

“Marshwood and York have been impressive,” Guerette said. “I think Falmouth and Greely are talented teams. I’m hoping we’re in the mix, too.”

Kennebunk, the defending regional champion, is 0-2 but can’t be counted out.

Derek Breunig of Westbrook had a defensive TD in each of the two games. In the opener, Breunig picked off a screen pass and ran 70 yards. Last week he returned a fumble 45 yards.

Guerette has been impressed with the team’s two Baileys – receiver Bailey Ryan and quarterback Bailey Sawyer. They combined for two touchdown passes last week.

“Ryan has a great pair of hands,” said Guerette. “He’s grown physically and his athletcism has impressed me. When we have agility drills in practice, he’s usually the leader.”

After Marshwood’s trip to Rockland last Friday night to play Oceanside, this week’s game at Westbrook will seem “like a blink of an eye,” said Athletic Director Rich Buzzell.

South Berwick to Rockland is 122 miles each way.

Noah Wolfinger of Cape Elizabeth is out for the season with a torn ACL in his left knee but won’t be far. Wolfinger will be on the sidelines helping his replacement, sophomore Jeb Boechenstein.

Losing starting quarterbacks to injury is nothing new for Cape Elizabeth. Two years ago Wolfinger replaced senior Connor Maguire when he was injured. A few years earlier, Wolfinger’s brother, Ezra, was thrown in as a freshman when junior Jimmy Bump got hurt.

Two weeks ago, Wolfinger made several key plays to spark Cape’s 35-34 overtime victory at Leavitt, the defending Class C champ. This week, Leavitt Coach Mike Hathaway wrote to Kirk Wolfinger, Noah’s father, and Cape Coach Aaron Filieo:

“Please tell Noah we wish him the best in his recovery. Hate to see an injury like this happen to anyone, even the guy who cut our hearts out a week ago.

“The game he played here was one of the best performances from an opponent I have seen on this field. His team played hard, smart and together. A direct reflection on his leadership and Aaron’s coaching. Clearly Noah had put some time and effort into coming into this season mentally and physically prepared.

“I hope he can recover to play lacrosse.”

Quarterback Matt Pisini, running back Sam Peck and wide receiver Nick Dubois returned to give Greely a big boost last week against Fryeburg Academy. They missed the opener for different reasons.

Pisini scored on two runs and threw a touchdown pass. Peck scored on two runs and returned a punt return for another, and Dubois hauled in a 68-yard pass from Pisini for a touchdown. They accounted for 38 of the team’s 54 points.

“We have a very tough schedule but we feel we’ll be battle tested at the end of the year,” said Coach Dave Higgins.

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