By James Anderson
FRYEBURG — After coming within five minutes of lifting the Class C crown last fall, Fryeburg Academy football fans are hoping for more excitement from the 2019 Raiders. While the boys in blue and white lost a number of talented seniors to graduation, there are veterans returning to the fold along with a host of youngsters eager to make their mark on the gridiron.
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