The Mud Crocs celebrate after a game-winning interception (with brothers Phil and Brandon Hamilton on the left and right respectively) at the Mud Bowl championship game between the Nashua Mud Gumbys and the North Country Mud Crocs at the North Conway Community Center's Hog Coliseum on Sept. 10. The teams battled hard to tie 6-6 in regulation time, but the Crocs came out on top 14-6 to win the championship for the second year in a row. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Crocs quarterback Jason Veno (right) evades the Gumbys' Jake Matthews at the Mud Bowl championship game between the Nashua Mud Gumbys and the North Country Mud Crocs at the North Conway Community Center's Hog Coliseum on Sept. 10. The teams battled hard to tie 6-6 in regulation time, but the Crocs came out on top 14-6 to win the championship for the second year in a row. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Mud Croc Brandon Hamilton scores the first touchdown of the game as Gumby David Caponigro dives for him at the Mud Bowl championship game between the Nashua Mud Gumbys and the North Country Mud Crocs at the North Conway Community Center's Hog Coliseum on Sept. 10. The teams battled hard to tie 6-6 in regulation time, but the Crocs came out on top 14-6 to win the championship for the second year in a row. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
The North Country Mud Crocs cheer to the crowd celebrating their back-to-back championship wins after the Mud Bowl championship game between the Nashua Mud Gumbys and the North Country Mud Crocs at the North Conway Community Center's Hog Coliseum on Sept. 10. The teams battled hard to tie 6-6 in regulation time, but the Crocs came out on top 14-6 to win the championship for the second year in a row. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
The North Country Mud Crocs pose with their trophy after the Mud Bowl championship game between the Nashua Mud Gumbys and the North Country Mud Crocs at the North Conway Community Center's Hog Coliseum on Sept. 10. The teams battled hard to tie 6-6 in regulation time, but the Crocs came out on top 14-6 to win the championship for the second year in a row. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Gumby Dana Ashburner reaches to catch the ball in the endzone, scoring a touchdown for the team, at the Mud Bowl championship game between the Nashua Mud Gumbys and the North Country Mud Crocs at the North Conway Community Center's Hog Coliseum on Sept. 10. The teams battled hard to tie 6-6 in regulation time, but the Crocs came out on top 14-6 to win the championship for the second year in a row. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Mud Crocs (from left) Dustin Simpson-Bragg, Shamon Shinal, and Bayden Roy embrace as the team celebrates their win at the Mud Bowl championship game between the Nashua Mud Gumbys and the North Country Mud Crocs at the North Conway Community Center's Hog Coliseum on Sept. 10. The teams battled hard to tie 6-6 in regulation time, but the Crocs came out on top 14-6 to win the championship for the second year in a row. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Mud Croc Scott Butters intercepts the ball at the Mud Bowl championship game between the Nashua Mud Gumbys and the North Country Mud Crocs at the North Conway Community Center's Hog Coliseum on Sept. 10. The teams battled hard to tie 6-6 in regulation time, but the Crocs came out on top 14-6 to win the championship for the second year in a row. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Mud Croc Scott Butters kicks a field goal to secure the Crocs' two more points in overtime at the Mud Bowl championship game between the Nashua Mud Gumbys and the North Country Mud Crocs at the North Conway Community Center's Hog Coliseum on Sept. 10. The teams battled hard to tie 6-6 in regulation time, but the Crocs came out on top 14-6 to win the championship for the second year in a row. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Mud Croc Brandon Hamilton celebrates after scoring a touchdown in overtime at the Mud Bowl championship game between the Nashua Mud Gumbys and the North Country Mud Crocs at the North Conway Community Center's Hog Coliseum on Sept. 10. The teams battled hard to tie 6-6 in regulation time, but the Crocs came out on top 14-6 to win the championship for the second year in a row. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Mud Croc Brandon Hamilton gets up in the endzone after scoring a touchdown in overtime at the Mud Bowl championship game between the Nashua Mud Gumbys and the North Country Mud Crocs at the North Conway Community Center's Hog Coliseum on Sept. 10. The teams battled hard to tie 6-6 in regulation time, but the Crocs came out on top 14-6 to win the championship for the second year in a row. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Gumby quarterback Tyler Pike runs with the ball at the Mud Bowl championship game between the Nashua Mud Gumbys and the North Country Mud Crocs at the North Conway Community Center's Hog Coliseum on Sept. 10. The teams battled hard to tie 6-6 in regulation time, but the Crocs came out on top 14-6 to win the championship for the second year in a row. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
The Gumbys' Maxx Chambers reaches for the ball at the Mud Bowl championship game between the Nashua Mud Gumbys and the North Country Mud Crocs at the North Conway Community Center's Hog Coliseum on Sept. 10. The teams battled hard to tie 6-6 in regulation time, but the Crocs came out on top 14-6 to win the championship for the second year in a row. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
The Gumbys' Cam Loring (center) smacks down a pass intended for the Crocs' Dustin Simpson-Bragg (left) in the endzone at the Mud Bowl championship game between the Nashua Mud Gumbys and the North Country Mud Crocs at the North Conway Community Center's Hog Coliseum on Sept. 10. The teams battled hard to tie 6-6 in regulation time, but the Crocs came out on top 14-6 to win the championship for the second year in a row. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Gumby Joe Haffel catches the ball at the Mud Bowl championship game between the Nashua Mud Gumbys and the North Country Mud Crocs at the North Conway Community Center's Hog Coliseum on Sept. 10. The teams battled hard to tie 6-6 in regulation time, but the Crocs came out on top 14-6 to win the championship for the second year in a row. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Gumby David Caponigro catches the ball at the Mud Bowl championship game between the Nashua Mud Gumbys and the North Country Mud Crocs at the North Conway Community Center's Hog Coliseum on Sept. 10. The teams battled hard to tie 6-6 in regulation time, but the Crocs came out on top 14-6 to win the championship for the second year in a row. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
The Mud Crocs celebrate after a game-winning interception at the Mud Bowl championship game between the Nashua Mud Gumbys and the North Country Mud Crocs at the North Conway Community Center's Hog Coliseum on Sept. 10. The teams battled hard to tie 6-6 in regulation time, but the Crocs came out on top 14-6 to win the championship for the second year in a row. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Muckaneer Steve Sweeney reaches to catch the ball, scoring a touchdown for the team, during the game between the Rhode Island Muckaneers and Jack's Predators at Mud Bowl in the North Conway Community Center's Hog Coliseum on Sept. 8. The Muckaneers won the game 31-0. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Muckaneer Nathan Duphiney protects the ball during the game between the Rhode Island Muckaneers and Jack's Predators at Mud Bowl in the North Conway Community Center's Hog Coliseum on Sept. 8. The Muckaneers won the game 31-0. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Mud Croc Ryan Martin cheers on teammate Bayden Roy after Roy scored a touchdown during the game between the North Country Mud Crocs and the Muddas Football Club, which the Crocs won 12-0, at Mud Bowl in the North Conway Community Center's Hog Coliseum on Sept. 8. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Mud Croc Ryan Martin cheers on teammate Bayden Roy after Roy scored a touchdown during the game between the North Country Mud Crocs and the Muddas Football Club, which the Crocs won 12-0, at Mud Bowl in the North Conway Community Center's Hog Coliseum on Sept. 8. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Mud Croc Ryan Martin jumps for an endzone pass during the game between the North Country Mud Crocs and the Muddas Football Club, which the Crocs won 12-0, at Mud Bowl in the North Conway Community Center's Hog Coliseum on Sept. 8. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
James Tanguay of the Mud Heroes (left) and NAME of the Mud Sharks reach for the ball during the Mud Heroes and the North Shore Mud Sharks' game at the Hog Coliseum during the 2023 Mud Bowl on Sept. 8. The Heroes won the game 24-0. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Hawgs quarterback Drew McDonald passes the ball as Jason Baker of the Things dives for a tag during the North Conway Mug Things and North Conway Mug Hawgs game at the Hog Coliseum during the 2023 Mud Bowl on Sept. 8. The Things won the game in overtime 12-6. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Hawgs quarterback Drew McDonald passes the ball as Jason Baker of the Things dives for a tag during the North Conway Mug Things and North Conway Mug Hawgs game at the Hog Coliseum during the 2023 Mud Bowl on Sept. 8. The Things won the game in overtime 12-6. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Muddas' quarterback Jay Holder winds up for a long pass during the game between the North Country Mud Crocs and the Muddas Football Club, which the Crocs won 12-0, at Mud Bowl in the North Conway Community Center's Hog Coliseum on Sept. 8. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Muddas' Patrick Connolly (center) snaps the ball to quarterback Jay Holder, with Crocs Scott Butters and Bayden Roy on the left and right) during the game between the North Country Mud Crocs and the Muddas Football Club, which the Crocs won 12-0, at Mud Bowl in the North Conway Community Center's Hog Coliseum on Sept. 8. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Jamie Kelemen of the Hawgs (left) and Connor Wright of the Things (center) reach for the ball during the North Conway Mug Things and North Conway Mug Hawgs game at the Hog Coliseum during the 2023 Mud Bowl on Sept. 8. The Things won the game in overtime 12-6. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Croc Chris Gowin rushes Muddas' quarterback Jay Holder during the game between the North Country Mud Crocs and the Muddas Football Club, which the Crocs won 12-0, at Mud Bowl in the North Conway Community Center's Hog Coliseum on Sept. 8. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Croc Alec Roy sacks Muddas' quarterback Jay Holder during the game between the North Country Mud Crocs and the Muddas Football Club, which the Crocs won 12-0, at Mud Bowl in the North Conway Community Center's Hog Coliseum on Sept. 8. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Joe McCusker of the Things (left) catches the ball in the endzone to win the game in overtime (with Drew McDonald of the Hogs on the right) during the North Conway Mug Things and North Conway Mug Hawgs game at the Hog Coliseum during the 2023 Mud Bowl on Sept. 8. The Things won the game in overtime 12-6. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Fans of the North Country Mud Crocs cheer after a Crocs' touchdown during the Mud Bowl game between the Crocs and the Rhode Island Muckaneers, which the Crocs won 31-0, at the North Conway Community Center's Hog Coliseum on Sept. 9. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Players dive for the ball during the Mud Bowl game between the North Conway Mud Things and the Mud Heroes at the North Conway Community Center's Hog Coliseum on Sept. 9. Despite a close contest, the Heroes won the match 12-6 in overtime. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Mud Croc Dustin Simpson-Bragg dives to catch the ball for a touchdown during the Mud Bowl game between the North Country Mud Crocs and the Rhode Island Muckaneers, which the Crocs won 31-0, at the North Conway Community Center's Hog Coliseum on Sept. 9. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Mud Croc Dustin Simpson-Bragg dives to catch the ball for a touchdown during the Mud Bowl game between the North Country Mud Crocs and the Rhode Island Muckaneers, which the Crocs won 31-0, at the North Conway Community Center's Hog Coliseum on Sept. 9. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Tanner Wheeler jumps to catch a pass during the Mud Bowl game between the North Conway Mud Things and the Mud Heroes at the North Conway Community Center's Hog Coliseum on Sept. 9. Despite a close contest, the Heroes won the match 12-6 in overtime. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
A rat misses kicking the football during the Muddas Football Club's skit based on "Old MacDonald had a Farm" during the annual Mud Bowl Parade through North Conway Village on Sept. 9. The Muddas took the second place award for the team floats. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
A player from Jack's Predators reaches toward the Muddas' quarterback Jay Holder during the Mud Bowl game between the Predators and Muddas Football Club at the North Conway Community Center's Hog Coliseum on Sept. 9. The Muddas won the game 46-0. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Connor Wright runs with the ball during the Mud Bowl game between the North Conway Mud Things and the Mud Heroes at the North Conway Community Center's Hog Coliseum on Sept. 9. Despite a close contest, the Heroes won the match 12-6 in overtime. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Tym Sutton runs at the opposing quarterback during the Mud Bowl game between the North Conway Mud Things and the Mud Heroes at the North Conway Community Center's Hog Coliseum on Sept. 9. Despite a close contest, the Heroes won the match 12-6 in overtime. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Tanner Wheeler high-fives Nick Woods after Woods' touchdown during the Mud Bowl game between the North Conway Mud Things and the Mud Heroes at the North Conway Community Center's Hog Coliseum on Sept. 9. Despite a close contest, the Heroes won the match 12-6 in overtime. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Blair Lynch runs with an intercepted ball during the Mud Bowl game between the North Conway Mud Things and the Mud Heroes at the North Conway Community Center's Hog Coliseum on Sept. 9. Despite a close contest, the Heroes won the match 12-6 in overtime. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Blair Lynch runs with an intercepted ball during the Mud Bowl game between the North Conway Mud Things and the Mud Heroes at the North Conway Community Center's Hog Coliseum on Sept. 9. Despite a close contest, the Heroes won the match 12-6 in overtime. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Things quarterback Jared Doherty passes the ball during the Mud Bowl game between the North Conway Mud Things and the Mud Heroes at the North Conway Community Center's Hog Coliseum on Sept. 9. Despite a close contest, the Heroes won the match 12-6 in overtime. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Crocs fans Kym and Abby Olds celebrate after the game-winning touchdown at the Mud Bowl semifinal game between the Mud Heroes and the North Country Mud Crocs at the North Conway Community Center's Hog Coliseum on Sept. 10. The Crocs came from behind to win the game 19-12 and went on to win the championship game. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Crocs Dustin Simpson-Bragg and Shane Skowronski (left and right) jump to block an endzone catch by the Heroes' James Tanguay (center) at the Mud Bowl semifinal game between the Mud Heroes and the North Country Mud Crocs at the North Conway Community Center's Hog Coliseum on Sept. 10. The Crocs came from behind to win the game 19-12 and went on to win the championship game. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
The Crocs' Brandon Hamilton (left) and Heroes' Jimmy Wilson (right) reach for a pass intended for Wilson at the Mud Bowl semifinal game between the Mud Heroes and the North Country Mud Crocs at the North Conway Community Center's Hog Coliseum on Sept. 10. The Crocs came from behind to win the game 19-12 and went on to win the championship game. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Crocs Scott Butters and Shane Skowronski (left and right) sandwich Heroes' quarterback Paul Teixeira Jr. (center) at the Mud Bowl semifinal game between the Mud Heroes and the North Country Mud Crocs at the North Conway Community Center's Hog Coliseum on Sept. 10. The Crocs came from behind to win the game 19-12 and went on to win the championship game. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
The Crocs' Shamon Shinal celebrates after his game-tying touchdown at the Mud Bowl semifinal game between the Mud Heroes and the North Country Mud Crocs at the North Conway Community Center's Hog Coliseum on Sept. 10. The Crocs came from behind to win the game 19-12 and went on to win the championship game. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Crocs quarterback Jason Veno passes the ball to Brandon Hamilton at the Mud Bowl semifinal game between the Mud Heroes and the North Country Mud Crocs at the North Conway Community Center's Hog Coliseum on Sept. 10. The Crocs came from behind to win the game 19-12 and went on to win the championship game. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
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The Mud Crocs celebrate after a game-winning interception (with brothers Phil and Brandon Hamilton on the left and right respectively) at the Mud Bowl championship game between the Nashua Mud Gumbys and the North Country Mud Crocs at the North Conway Community Center's Hog Coliseum on Sept. 10. The teams battled hard to tie 6-6 in regulation time, but the Crocs came out on top 14-6 to win the championship for the second year in a row. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Crocs quarterback Jason Veno (right) evades the Gumbys' Jake Matthews at the Mud Bowl championship game between the Nashua Mud Gumbys and the North Country Mud Crocs at the North Conway Community Center's Hog Coliseum on Sept. 10. The teams battled hard to tie 6-6 in regulation time, but the Crocs came out on top 14-6 to win the championship for the second year in a row. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Mud Croc Brandon Hamilton scores the first touchdown of the game as Gumby David Caponigro dives for him at the Mud Bowl championship game between the Nashua Mud Gumbys and the North Country Mud Crocs at the North Conway Community Center's Hog Coliseum on Sept. 10. The teams battled hard to tie 6-6 in regulation time, but the Crocs came out on top 14-6 to win the championship for the second year in a row. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
The North Country Mud Crocs cheer to the crowd celebrating their back-to-back championship wins after the Mud Bowl championship game between the Nashua Mud Gumbys and the North Country Mud Crocs at the North Conway Community Center's Hog Coliseum on Sept. 10. The teams battled hard to tie 6-6 in regulation time, but the Crocs came out on top 14-6 to win the championship for the second year in a row. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
The North Country Mud Crocs pose with their trophy after the Mud Bowl championship game between the Nashua Mud Gumbys and the North Country Mud Crocs at the North Conway Community Center's Hog Coliseum on Sept. 10. The teams battled hard to tie 6-6 in regulation time, but the Crocs came out on top 14-6 to win the championship for the second year in a row. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Gumby Dana Ashburner reaches to catch the ball in the endzone, scoring a touchdown for the team, at the Mud Bowl championship game between the Nashua Mud Gumbys and the North Country Mud Crocs at the North Conway Community Center's Hog Coliseum on Sept. 10. The teams battled hard to tie 6-6 in regulation time, but the Crocs came out on top 14-6 to win the championship for the second year in a row. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Mud Crocs (from left) Dustin Simpson-Bragg, Shamon Shinal, and Bayden Roy embrace as the team celebrates their win at the Mud Bowl championship game between the Nashua Mud Gumbys and the North Country Mud Crocs at the North Conway Community Center's Hog Coliseum on Sept. 10. The teams battled hard to tie 6-6 in regulation time, but the Crocs came out on top 14-6 to win the championship for the second year in a row. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Mud Croc Scott Butters intercepts the ball at the Mud Bowl championship game between the Nashua Mud Gumbys and the North Country Mud Crocs at the North Conway Community Center's Hog Coliseum on Sept. 10. The teams battled hard to tie 6-6 in regulation time, but the Crocs came out on top 14-6 to win the championship for the second year in a row. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Mud Croc Scott Butters kicks a field goal to secure the Crocs' two more points in overtime at the Mud Bowl championship game between the Nashua Mud Gumbys and the North Country Mud Crocs at the North Conway Community Center's Hog Coliseum on Sept. 10. The teams battled hard to tie 6-6 in regulation time, but the Crocs came out on top 14-6 to win the championship for the second year in a row. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Mud Croc Brandon Hamilton celebrates after scoring a touchdown in overtime at the Mud Bowl championship game between the Nashua Mud Gumbys and the North Country Mud Crocs at the North Conway Community Center's Hog Coliseum on Sept. 10. The teams battled hard to tie 6-6 in regulation time, but the Crocs came out on top 14-6 to win the championship for the second year in a row. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Mud Croc Brandon Hamilton gets up in the endzone after scoring a touchdown in overtime at the Mud Bowl championship game between the Nashua Mud Gumbys and the North Country Mud Crocs at the North Conway Community Center's Hog Coliseum on Sept. 10. The teams battled hard to tie 6-6 in regulation time, but the Crocs came out on top 14-6 to win the championship for the second year in a row. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Gumby quarterback Tyler Pike runs with the ball at the Mud Bowl championship game between the Nashua Mud Gumbys and the North Country Mud Crocs at the North Conway Community Center's Hog Coliseum on Sept. 10. The teams battled hard to tie 6-6 in regulation time, but the Crocs came out on top 14-6 to win the championship for the second year in a row. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
The Gumbys' Maxx Chambers reaches for the ball at the Mud Bowl championship game between the Nashua Mud Gumbys and the North Country Mud Crocs at the North Conway Community Center's Hog Coliseum on Sept. 10. The teams battled hard to tie 6-6 in regulation time, but the Crocs came out on top 14-6 to win the championship for the second year in a row. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
The Gumbys' Cam Loring (center) smacks down a pass intended for the Crocs' Dustin Simpson-Bragg (left) in the endzone at the Mud Bowl championship game between the Nashua Mud Gumbys and the North Country Mud Crocs at the North Conway Community Center's Hog Coliseum on Sept. 10. The teams battled hard to tie 6-6 in regulation time, but the Crocs came out on top 14-6 to win the championship for the second year in a row. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Gumby Joe Haffel catches the ball at the Mud Bowl championship game between the Nashua Mud Gumbys and the North Country Mud Crocs at the North Conway Community Center's Hog Coliseum on Sept. 10. The teams battled hard to tie 6-6 in regulation time, but the Crocs came out on top 14-6 to win the championship for the second year in a row. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Gumby David Caponigro catches the ball at the Mud Bowl championship game between the Nashua Mud Gumbys and the North Country Mud Crocs at the North Conway Community Center's Hog Coliseum on Sept. 10. The teams battled hard to tie 6-6 in regulation time, but the Crocs came out on top 14-6 to win the championship for the second year in a row. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
The Mud Crocs celebrate after a game-winning interception at the Mud Bowl championship game between the Nashua Mud Gumbys and the North Country Mud Crocs at the North Conway Community Center's Hog Coliseum on Sept. 10. The teams battled hard to tie 6-6 in regulation time, but the Crocs came out on top 14-6 to win the championship for the second year in a row. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Muckaneer Steve Sweeney reaches to catch the ball, scoring a touchdown for the team, during the game between the Rhode Island Muckaneers and Jack's Predators at Mud Bowl in the North Conway Community Center's Hog Coliseum on Sept. 8. The Muckaneers won the game 31-0. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Muckaneer Nathan Duphiney protects the ball during the game between the Rhode Island Muckaneers and Jack's Predators at Mud Bowl in the North Conway Community Center's Hog Coliseum on Sept. 8. The Muckaneers won the game 31-0. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Mud Croc Ryan Martin cheers on teammate Bayden Roy after Roy scored a touchdown during the game between the North Country Mud Crocs and the Muddas Football Club, which the Crocs won 12-0, at Mud Bowl in the North Conway Community Center's Hog Coliseum on Sept. 8. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Mud Croc Ryan Martin cheers on teammate Bayden Roy after Roy scored a touchdown during the game between the North Country Mud Crocs and the Muddas Football Club, which the Crocs won 12-0, at Mud Bowl in the North Conway Community Center's Hog Coliseum on Sept. 8. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Richard Bruneau of the Mud Sharks dives for the ball during the Mud Heroes and the North Shore Mud Sharks' game at the Hog Coliseum during the 2023 Mud Bowl on Sept. 8. The Heroes won the game 24-0. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Richard Bruneau of the Mud Sharks dives for the ball during the Mud Heroes and the North Shore Mud Sharks' game at the Hog Coliseum during the 2023 Mud Bowl on Sept. 8. The Heroes won the game 24-0. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Hawgs quarterback Dave Ingram tosses the football during the North Conway Mug Things and North Conway Mug Hawgs' game at the Hog Coliseum during the 2023 Mud Bowl on Sept. 8. The Things won the game in overtime 12-6. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Mud Croc Ryan Martin jumps for an endzone pass during the game between the North Country Mud Crocs and the Muddas Football Club, which the Crocs won 12-0, at Mud Bowl in the North Conway Community Center's Hog Coliseum on Sept. 8. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
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James Tanguay of the Mud Heroes (left) and NAME of the Mud Sharks reach for the ball during the Mud Heroes and the North Shore Mud Sharks' game at the Hog Coliseum during the 2023 Mud Bowl on Sept. 8. The Heroes won the game 24-0. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Hawgs quarterback Drew McDonald passes the ball as Jason Baker of the Things dives for a tag during the North Conway Mug Things and North Conway Mug Hawgs game at the Hog Coliseum during the 2023 Mud Bowl on Sept. 8. The Things won the game in overtime 12-6. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Hawgs quarterback Drew McDonald passes the ball as Jason Baker of the Things dives for a tag during the North Conway Mug Things and North Conway Mug Hawgs game at the Hog Coliseum during the 2023 Mud Bowl on Sept. 8. The Things won the game in overtime 12-6. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Muddas' quarterback Jay Holder winds up for a long pass during the game between the North Country Mud Crocs and the Muddas Football Club, which the Crocs won 12-0, at Mud Bowl in the North Conway Community Center's Hog Coliseum on Sept. 8. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Muddas' Patrick Connolly (center) snaps the ball to quarterback Jay Holder, with Crocs Scott Butters and Bayden Roy on the left and right) during the game between the North Country Mud Crocs and the Muddas Football Club, which the Crocs won 12-0, at Mud Bowl in the North Conway Community Center's Hog Coliseum on Sept. 8. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Jamie Kelemen of the Hawgs (left) and Connor Wright of the Things (center) reach for the ball during the North Conway Mug Things and North Conway Mug Hawgs game at the Hog Coliseum during the 2023 Mud Bowl on Sept. 8. The Things won the game in overtime 12-6. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Joe McCusker of the Things reaches back for the ball during the North Conway Mug Things and North Conway Mug Hawgs game at the Hog Coliseum during the 2023 Mud Bowl on Sept. 8. The Things won the game in overtime 12-6. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Jake Irrons of the Mud Sharks runs with the ball during the Mud Heroes and the North Shore Mud Sharks' game at the Hog Coliseum during the 2023 Mud Bowl on Sept. 8. The Heroes won the game 24-0. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Croc Chris Gowin rushes Muddas' quarterback Jay Holder during the game between the North Country Mud Crocs and the Muddas Football Club, which the Crocs won 12-0, at Mud Bowl in the North Conway Community Center's Hog Coliseum on Sept. 8. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Croc Alec Roy sacks Muddas' quarterback Jay Holder during the game between the North Country Mud Crocs and the Muddas Football Club, which the Crocs won 12-0, at Mud Bowl in the North Conway Community Center's Hog Coliseum on Sept. 8. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Spectators watch the North Conway Mug Things and North Conway Mug Hawgs game at the Hog Coliseum during the 2023 Mud Bowl on Sept. 8. The Things won the game in overtime 12-6. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
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Fans of the North Country Mud Crocs cheer after a Crocs' touchdown during the Mud Bowl game between the Crocs and the Rhode Island Muckaneers, which the Crocs won 31-0, at the North Conway Community Center's Hog Coliseum on Sept. 9. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Players dive for the ball during the Mud Bowl game between the North Conway Mud Things and the Mud Heroes at the North Conway Community Center's Hog Coliseum on Sept. 9. Despite a close contest, the Heroes won the match 12-6 in overtime. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Mud Croc Dustin Simpson-Bragg dives to catch the ball for a touchdown during the Mud Bowl game between the North Country Mud Crocs and the Rhode Island Muckaneers, which the Crocs won 31-0, at the North Conway Community Center's Hog Coliseum on Sept. 9. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Mud Croc Dustin Simpson-Bragg dives to catch the ball for a touchdown during the Mud Bowl game between the North Country Mud Crocs and the Rhode Island Muckaneers, which the Crocs won 31-0, at the North Conway Community Center's Hog Coliseum on Sept. 9. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Tanner Wheeler jumps to catch a pass during the Mud Bowl game between the North Conway Mud Things and the Mud Heroes at the North Conway Community Center's Hog Coliseum on Sept. 9. Despite a close contest, the Heroes won the match 12-6 in overtime. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
The Muddas Football Club cheerleaders kick in the mud during their "Trolls" themed dance during the Mud Bowl game between TEAM and TEAM at the North Conway Community Center's Hog Coliseum on Sept. 9. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Muddas cheerleaders reach toward Patrick Connolly during the Mud Bowl game between Jack's Predators and Muddas Football Club at the North Conway Community Center's Hog Coliseum on Sept. 9. The Muddas won the game 46-0. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Mud Heroes' team captain Jimmy Wilson, dressed as Captain America, walks near the team's float during the annual Mud Bowl Parade through North Conway Village on Sept. 9. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Some pint-sized North Country Mud Crocs fans hand out candy during the annual Mud Bowl Parade through North Conway Village on Sept. 9. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
The colorfully dressed North Country Mud Crocs dance in their "Trolls" themed skit during the annual Mud Bowl Parade through North Conway Village on Sept. 9. The Crocs took the first place award for the team floats. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
The colorfully dressed North Country Mud Crocs dance in their "Trolls" themed skit during the annual Mud Bowl Parade through North Conway Village on Sept. 9. The Crocs took the first place award for the team floats. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Kevin Drew of L.A. Drew Inc. smiles from a convertible as one of the Drew family's representative as grand marshal during the annual Mud Bowl Parade through North Conway Village on Sept. 9. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
The North Conway Hawgettes smile at the spectators on the roadside during the annual Mud Bowl Parade through North Conway Village on Sept. 9. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
The North Conway Hawgs toss a football during their "Down by the Mud" skit during the annual Mud Bowl Parade through North Conway Village on Sept. 9. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Mud Heroes' team captain Jimmy Wilson, dressed as Captain America, sings along to the team float's skit based on Disney song "You're Welcome" during the annual Mud Bowl Parade through North Conway Village on Sept. 9. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
The Kennett High School Dance Team performs for the judges during the annual Mud Bowl Parade through North Conway Village on Sept. 9. The dance team took first place in the parade's open division competition. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Ms Mount Washington Valley Barbara Theriault, representing Jen's Friends Cancer Foundation, waves from a convertible during the annual Mud Bowl Parade through North Conway Village on Sept. 9. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Ms Mount Washington Valley Teen Jordan Goldblatt waves from a convertible during the annual Mud Bowl Parade through North Conway Village on Sept. 9. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
A rat misses kicking the football during the Muddas Football Club's skit based on "Old MacDonald had a Farm" during the annual Mud Bowl Parade through North Conway Village on Sept. 9. The Muddas took the second place award for the team floats. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
An inflatable shark walks with the North Shore Mud Sharks' float during the annual Mud Bowl Parade through North Conway Village on Sept. 9. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
A player from Jack's Predators reaches toward the Muddas' quarterback Jay Holder during the Mud Bowl game between the Predators and Muddas Football Club at the North Conway Community Center's Hog Coliseum on Sept. 9. The Muddas won the game 46-0. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Players from Jack's Predators and the Muddas Football Club collide during their Mud Bowl game at the North Conway Community Center's Hog Coliseum on Sept. 9. The Muddas won the game 46-0. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Players from the Rowley Mud Ducks and the Carrabassett Valley Rats dive for the ball during their Mud Bowl match-up at the North Conway Community Center's Hog Coliseum on Sept. 9. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Connor Wright runs with the ball during the Mud Bowl game between the North Conway Mud Things and the Mud Heroes at the North Conway Community Center's Hog Coliseum on Sept. 9. Despite a close contest, the Heroes won the match 12-6 in overtime. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Tym Sutton runs at the opposing quarterback during the Mud Bowl game between the North Conway Mud Things and the Mud Heroes at the North Conway Community Center's Hog Coliseum on Sept. 9. Despite a close contest, the Heroes won the match 12-6 in overtime. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
The Carrabassett Valley Rats quarterback runs with the ball during the Mud Bowl game between the Rats and the Rowley Mud Ducks at the North Conway Community Center's Hog Coliseum on Sept. 9. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Tanner Wheeler high-fives Nick Woods after Woods' touchdown during the Mud Bowl game between the North Conway Mud Things and the Mud Heroes at the North Conway Community Center's Hog Coliseum on Sept. 9. Despite a close contest, the Heroes won the match 12-6 in overtime. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Blair Lynch runs with an intercepted ball during the Mud Bowl game between the North Conway Mud Things and the Mud Heroes at the North Conway Community Center's Hog Coliseum on Sept. 9. Despite a close contest, the Heroes won the match 12-6 in overtime. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Blair Lynch runs with an intercepted ball during the Mud Bowl game between the North Conway Mud Things and the Mud Heroes at the North Conway Community Center's Hog Coliseum on Sept. 9. Despite a close contest, the Heroes won the match 12-6 in overtime. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Things quarterback Jared Doherty passes the ball during the Mud Bowl game between the North Conway Mud Things and the Mud Heroes at the North Conway Community Center's Hog Coliseum on Sept. 9. Despite a close contest, the Heroes won the match 12-6 in overtime. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
A player jumps to catch the ball during the ladies pickup Mud Bowl game at the North Conway Community Center's Hog Coliseum on Sept. 9. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Players smile together after the ladies pickup Mud Bowl game at the North Conway Community Center's Hog Coliseum on Sept. 9. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Players of the winning team smile together after the ladies pickup Mud Bowl game at the North Conway Community Center's Hog Coliseum on Sept. 9. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Players high-five after the ladies pickup Mud Bowl game at the North Conway Community Center's Hog Coliseum on Sept. 9. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
A player looks for an open teammate during the ladies pickup Mud Bowl game at the North Conway Community Center's Hog Coliseum on Sept. 9. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Amelya Ingram runs to score the only touchdown of the match during the ladies pickup Mud Bowl game at the North Conway Community Center's Hog Coliseum on Sept. 9. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Crocs fans Kym and Abby Olds celebrate after the game-winning touchdown at the Mud Bowl semifinal game between the Mud Heroes and the North Country Mud Crocs at the North Conway Community Center's Hog Coliseum on Sept. 10. The Crocs came from behind to win the game 19-12 and went on to win the championship game. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Crocs Dustin Simpson-Bragg and Shane Skowronski (left and right) jump to block an endzone catch by the Heroes' James Tanguay (center) at the Mud Bowl semifinal game between the Mud Heroes and the North Country Mud Crocs at the North Conway Community Center's Hog Coliseum on Sept. 10. The Crocs came from behind to win the game 19-12 and went on to win the championship game. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
The Crocs' Brandon Hamilton (left) and Heroes' Jimmy Wilson (right) reach for a pass intended for Wilson at the Mud Bowl semifinal game between the Mud Heroes and the North Country Mud Crocs at the North Conway Community Center's Hog Coliseum on Sept. 10. The Crocs came from behind to win the game 19-12 and went on to win the championship game. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Crocs Scott Butters and Shane Skowronski (left and right) sandwich Heroes' quarterback Paul Teixeira Jr. (center) at the Mud Bowl semifinal game between the Mud Heroes and the North Country Mud Crocs at the North Conway Community Center's Hog Coliseum on Sept. 10. The Crocs came from behind to win the game 19-12 and went on to win the championship game. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
The Crocs' Shamon Shinal celebrates after his game-tying touchdown at the Mud Bowl semifinal game between the Mud Heroes and the North Country Mud Crocs at the North Conway Community Center's Hog Coliseum on Sept. 10. The Crocs came from behind to win the game 19-12 and went on to win the championship game. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
Crocs quarterback Jason Veno passes the ball to Brandon Hamilton at the Mud Bowl semifinal game between the Mud Heroes and the North Country Mud Crocs at the North Conway Community Center's Hog Coliseum on Sept. 10. The Crocs came from behind to win the game 19-12 and went on to win the championship game. (RACHEL SHARPLES PHOTO)
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