Camden Hills, Scarborough still control Varsity Maine girls soccer poll
Camden Hills Holds No. 1, Scarborough Secures No. 2 in Varsity Maine Girls Soccer Poll
The latest Varsity Maine poll, released Thursday after the October 13 cut‑off, confirms Camden Hills’ continued dominance and Scarborough’s steady second‑place position in the state’s high‑school girls‑soccer rankings.
Rankings at a Glance
| Rank | Team | Points | First‑Place Votes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Camden Hills Windjammers | 90 | 9 |
| 2 | Scarborough Red Storm | 79 | – |
| 3 | Yarmouth Clippers | 65 | – |
| 4 | Cape Elizabeth Capers | 63 | – |
| 5 | Windham Eagles | 61 | – |
| 6 | South Portland Red Riots | 27 | – |
| 7 | Mt. Ararat Eagles | 20 | – |
| 8 | Mt. Abram Roadrunners | 18 | – |
| 9 | John Bapst Crusaders | 16 | – |
| 10 | Bonny Eagle | 13 | – |
Additional teams received votes: Kennebunk (12), Gardiner, Poland, Brunswick (7 each), Maranacook (5), Fort Kent (3), Belfast (1), and Greely (1). The poll is compiled by Varsity Maine staff based on games played before Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026, with each vote weighted by the total points and first‑place rankings.
Camden Hills: A Championship‑Grade Run
Camden Hills entered the week as the reigning state champions, having capped the season with an 8‑0 blowout over Scarborough earlier in September. The Windjammers now face three remaining fixtures: Oxford Hills and Messalonskee, both of which sit outside the Class A North playoff bracket, and a high‑stakes clash at Bangor. Their schedule suggests they have little risk of dropping out of the top spot, and their record continues to solidify their claim as the best team in Maine.
Scarborough: Consistent Contenders
Scarborough, the Class A runner‑up for the last two seasons, is currently 79 points and firmly in second place. They will host Falmouth and Sanford in their final two games. The Navigators (Falmouth) hold the last playoff spot in A South, while the Spartans (Sanford) sit 13th, one position shy of postseason play. The Red Storm’s results against these opponents will be key in determining their final standings and any potential playoff positioning.
Other Top‑Five Teams Eyeing the Finish
- Yarmouth will test its mettle against North Yarmouth Academy and the former Greely team that left the league last season.
- Cape Elizabeth will face Greely and Freeport, the latter of which sits fourth in the B South standings.
- Windham has a tougher run ahead: after a match against Deering, the Eagles will play Cheverus—a team with four losses, three of them to Varsity Maine‑ranked opponents—followed by Kennebunk, the third‑place A South club.
New Entrants
The poll now includes two fresh faces: the undefeated Mt. Abram Roadrunners from Class C South and the leading B North team, John Bapst Crusaders. Their inclusion underscores the expanding competitive landscape of girls’ soccer across Maine’s divisions.
Playoff Implications
The current rankings suggest that Camden Hills and Scarborough will comfortably advance to the state playoffs. Yarmouth’s upcoming games could see it improve its standing, while Cape Elizabeth and Windham will need strong performances against the tougher opponents listed to maintain or climb their positions. In contrast, teams such as Falmouth, Sanford, and Kennebunk will have to capitalize on any opportunities to upset higher‑ranked opponents to secure playoff berths.
With the season’s final stretch just days away, fans across the state are poised to watch how these top programs finish. The next week’s results will shape not only the final rankings but also the narrative of Maine’s high‑school girls‑soccer scene as it heads toward the playoffs.
