Boothbay football scored a big win, 44-17, Oct. 30 versus Telstar of Bethel at Sherman Field in the 8-man football Southern Conference playoffs. Telstar led 9-8 at halftime as the Rebels scored on a touchdown pass as time expired.

But the second half belonged to Boothbay. Midway throught the third quarter, the Seahawks took the lead for good as Peyton Barter scored on a 60-yard middle screen. Boothbay led 14-9 in outscoring the Rebels, 36-8, in the second. half.

Boothbay advances to the Southern Conference championship game next weekend. Boothbay plays the winner of Old Orchard Beach and Maranacook. No. 2 Boothbay improves to 6-2. No. 3 Telstar drops to 3-6.