A very successful football season for the Seahawks came to an end Saturday as the Lisbon Greyhounds gained momentum early and cruised to a 36-0 victory in the Western Maine Class C title game.

The host Greyhounds used their premier running back Levi Ervin to establish the running game right out of the shoot. After Boothbay punted on their first possession, Lisbon started at midfield and were in the end zone just three plays later as Ervin broke off runs of seven, 37, and finally another seven yards for the first touchdown of the day just over two minutes into the contest. Ervin also added the two-point conversion with his fourth carry.

Again unable to gain a first down, the Seahawks were forced to punt again giving the Greyhounds their second opportunity with great field position.

However, the Seahawk defense responded and forced a Lisbon punt as Blake Krukiel tackled Ervin for a five-yard loss on third down.

With their third opportunity, the Seahawks were able to move the ball as they picked up a pair of first downs but then were faced with a crucial fourth down situation at midfield. Opting to try and pick up the first down with a pass, the Seahawks turned the ball over on downs as the pass fell incomplete.

Keeping the ball on the ground, Lisbon moved the ball inside the Boothbay 40-yard line setting up a 38-yard touchdown run by Dan Willis to put the hosts on top 16-0 following the two-point conversion.

The Greyhounds would score twice more before the break including a 26-yard touchdown pass to Ervin as time expired on the clock to push the lead to 30-0.

With another season in the books, the Seahawks can look back at a very rewarding season.

"It was a great season. We went well above expectations," said Coach Tim Rice. "But we knew as a group we could be very good and the kids deserve a lot of credit as they worked hard as a group to reach certain goals. To have a winning season and then reach the play-offs is what they set for goals and anything above that was a plus."

With a final record of 7-4 and a play-off victory under their belt, this group really came together.

"The kids played well together, really liked each other and just got better as a team. We are just really proud of our kids." said Rice.

Some of the factors that contributed to the success, according to their coach, "The play of the line improved, and as the backs got healthy and adjusted to their roles it all started to come together. And then we added a more extensive passing game to our package to help make the offense more productive.

"As a group, players, coaches and the whole staff, we really appreciate the support the whole community has given us this season. We have high expectations for next season and that includes the kids themselves as it is important for them to look forward to reaching a goal," concluded Rice.