It didn’t look good for the Mustangs early on as they trailed the host Rams by two scores in the second quarter, but the determined Massabesic squad would rally for a 21-14 victory.
Sophomore quarterback Nick Roberge started the come back with a touchdown run in the second quarter to cut the lead to 14-7 heading into halftime.
The second half would belong to the Mustangs who tied the score late in the third quarter on a clutch pass from Roberge to senior Isaac DesVergnes. The two standouts would hook up on a fourth-down touchdown pass to make it 14-14.
With under a minute to play in regulation, Roberge would go to the air and once again connect with DesVergnes on a deep touchdown pass. Roberge made his third straight extra point to give the Mustangs a 21-14 lead with just 40 seconds left.
Roberge would seal the victory with an interception on the ensuing Bangor drive.
Massabesic improves to 1-6 on the season and will wrap up the 2017 campaign with a home game against Deering (1-6).
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