Wilder helps Maine Lions top Townies

BAR MILLS – Former University of Maine quarterback Bob Wilder completed 9 passes for 219 yards and the host Maine Lions rushed for 158 yards en route to a 24-6 victory over the Charlestown Townies here Saturday in semipro football action.

For the 1-3 Lions, Wilder threw a touchdown pass and had one interception. Lance Lavoie ran for 59 yards on 6 carries and Scott Woodward rushed for 65 yards on 11 carries. Rob Hebert caught 4 passes for 159 yards and one touchdown. The Lions held Charlestown to 193 yards total offense – their best defensive effort of the year.

For 0-5 Charlestown, Rob Tammaro ran for a 2-yard touchdown for Charlestown’s only score.

Maine will play Marlboro at Marlboro, Mass., Saturday at 7:30 p.m.

Maine 7 7 3 7 – 24 Charlestown 6 0 0 0 – 6

C – Tammaro 2 run (pass failed)

M – Hebert 72 pass from Wilder (Goodrich kick)

M – LaChance 4 run (Goodrich kick)

M – Goodrich 28 FG

M – Susi 13 int. return (Goodrich kick)