High schools Friday: Freeport field hockey nips Winthrop/Maranacook

High‑school athletics roundup: field hockey, soccer, and more – Friday, September 12, 2024

Winthrop, MA – Friday’s high‑school sports meet saw a mix of hard‑fought victories and impressive individual performances across the state. In an interclass field‑hockey match, Freeport edged Winthrop/Maranacook 2‑1 in Winthrop, while free‑throw and penalty‑shot specialists shone in other contests from Falmouth to Sanford.

Field Hockey

Freeport 2, Winthrop/Maranacook 1 – Winthrop

Freeport’s Megan Ritz capped the game with a late goal, giving the Class B team a 2‑1 win over the perennial Class C contender Winthrop/Maranacook. The Rams took a 1‑0 lead early when Grace Folsom converted a penalty stroke. In the second quarter, Freeport’s Dalila McCarthy levelled the score. Freeport’s Lydia Costa made nine saves, while Maranacook’s Cyara Harriman stopped seven shots.

Boys Soccer

Gorham 5, Portland 1 – Gorham

The Gorham Rams ran a high‑energy attack in a 5‑1 victory over the Portland Bulldogs. Moises Ntango and Will Andreasen each netted two goals for Gorham; Ty Caron added a third. Portland’s single goal was scored by Charlie Lavertu. The Rams’ keepers, Corbin Wilson and Nolan Plummer, combined for three saves apiece. Portland’s Mateo Pulaski stopped six shots.

Kennebunk 2, Falmouth 0 – Falmouth

Kennebunk’s Chris Thompson opened the scoring with an unassisted goal, and Max Meads added a second‑half strike. The Rams kept the Falmouth Navigators from scoring, as goalkeeper Griffin Whitney recorded a shutout with three saves.

Thorton Academy 3, Scarborough 1 – Thornton

Thorton Academy’s Golden Trojans took a 3‑1 lead in Saco. Matthias Sunderlund, Edoardo De Mozzi, and Santiago Oilver‑Campbell each scored, with Andres de Haro supplying two assists. Scarborough’s Trevor Atwood netted the lone goal for the Red Storm. Thornton’s goalkeeper Lucas Stolf turned away five shots, while Scarborough’s Ben Gorham made ten saves.

Westbrook 2, Sanford 1 – Sanford

Westbrook Blue Blazes defeated Sanford Spartans 2‑1 in Sanford. Justin Filiatrault and Mechac Boyilimpo each scored for Westbrook, while Ahmed Al Obaidi recorded ten saves. Sanford’s Ivo Mpeko got the lone goal, assisted by Corben Taylor; Spartans’ Elijah Bowden stopped six shots.

Girls Soccer

Hall‑Dale 3, Waynflete 1 – Hallowell

Hall‑Dale Bulldogs staged a comeback to win 3‑1 over the Waynflete Flyers. Lexi Tinkham broke a 1‑1 tie with two goals in the second half. Waynflete’s Audrey Winch opened the scoring from a breakaway 26 minutes into the game, and the Flyers held the early lead with eight saves from Rachel Yordon. Hall‑Dale’s Genevieve Ciccarelli made five saves; Yordon finished with eleven. Hall‑Dale’s Kassidy Benson, celebrating her 16th birthday, scored a pivotal goal just before halftime.

Other Notable Games

• Falmouth 8, South Portland/Westbrook 0 – South Portland
  Free‑throw specialist Ani Bush scored three times; Zoe Thims added two. The Navigators dominated the Blazin’ Riots, who were held to zero goals. Izzie Camp, Siobhan Nielsen, and Elle Clark also scored.

• Marshwood 8, Deering/Portland 2 – South Berwick
  Marshwood Hawks went 3‑0, with Hazel Stout and Mya Dulac each netting a hat‑trick; Megan Aceto scored twice.

• Thornton Academy 3, Gorham 2 – Gorham
  Avery Root delivered the winning goal, assisted by Camila Sibille. Thornton’s first‑quarter scorers were Shyla McVeigh and Olivia Lamey. Gorham’s Alyssa Lampen added the final goal, assisted by Hazel Dolley. Eva Wandell made 12 saves for Gorham; Thornton’s Aubree Frager stopped three shots.

• Waynflete 6, Telstar 1 – Bethel
  Lela Faulkner and Hunter Murphy each scored twice. Olivia Rogers and Sabrina Lavallo also found the net for the Flyers. Telstar’s Aleah Davis, assisted by Idella Cooley, scored once; Madelyn Cooley recorded 27 saves.

Summary

Friday’s slate of high‑school sports showcased a blend of dominant performances and individual brilliance. Freeport’s late surge in field hockey, Gorham’s offensive outburst in boys soccer, and Hall‑Dale’s resilient comeback in girls soccer stood out among a day of competitive play across Maine. All teams returned to the field with strong showings, setting the tone for the remainder of the season.