The Cougars (5-2) returned two interceptions and a punt for scores and allowed only 110 yards of total offense in a shutout win over the rival Falcons (0-7) in Dixfield.

Owen Smith returned a punt 68 yards and an interception 52 yards for  touchdowns. He also led a balanced running attack with 63 yards on five carries. Six Dirigo ballcarriers combined to gain 211 yards on 34 carries.

Trevor Crosby also scored two TDs for the Cougars, a 10-yard interception return and a 5-yard pass from Brady Philbrick (11 for 17, 105 yards; nine carries, 44 yards). Gio Patterson scored Dirigo’s final touchdown on a 5-yard run in the fourth quarter.

Crosby also led the Cougars with 10 tackles, and Kaeden Swan had a quarterback sack.

Mountain Valley’s Josh Pollis caught three passes for 42 yards and finished with a team-best10 tackles — nine solo and four for losses — and had a sack. Kegan Jordan returned a kick 74 yards, Landon Theriault intercepted a pass and had a sack, Cole Curtis made an interception and Kristian Azcona tallied a QB sack for the Falcons.