SABERS ARE PERFECT

The Maine Sabers will host the New England Football League championship after defeating the Boston Bandits 24-7 at Memorial Stadium in Portland Saturday.

The Sabers (12-0) dominated the Bandits (8-4) on both sides of the ball, giving up a lone touchdown on a fumble return with 25 seconds remaining in the first half.

Ron Burgundy opened the scoring for the Sabers with a 27 yard field goal, followed by touchdown runs of 22 and 12 yards by Bonny Eagle"s John Wiechman. Former Husson Quarterback Jeremy Shorey also completed a 43 yard touchdown pass to former Edward Little WR Shane Ciriello.

Defensively, Wes Meyers had an interception for a Sabers defense that allowed no points and never let Boston past the Sabers 35 yard line.

The win earns the Sabers the right to host the 20^th Annual NEFL Championship. They have the ability to follow the accomplishment of the Western Mass Warriors last season with an undefeated regular and post season run. &ldquot;It has been a great year for us&rdquot; said Shorey, &ldquot;winning a championship in front of our home crowd would be the best.&rdquot;