Patrick Viola of Deering tackles Portland running back Joe Esposito. Esposito rushed for a touchdown as he helped Portland set up a showdown next weekend at Windham, whose only loss this season was against the Bulldogs.

Deering’s Ben Williams looks for running room Friday night against Portland in an Eastern Class A football quarterfinal at Fitzpatrick Stadium. Portland advanced to the semifinals with a 28-7 victory.

Portland's Domenic Fagone looks for running room against Deering in Friday night's game at Fitzpatrick Stadium

Portland's Joseph Esposito finds little running room against Deering's defense.

Portland's Dominic DiMillo (66) chases down Deering's Ben Williams during Friday night's game at Fitzpatrick Stadium. Portland won, and will play No. 2 Windham on Nov. 8 in the semifinals.

Deering quarterback Max Chabot looks for a receiver after a high snap in Friday night's game at Fitzpatrick Stadium.