High schools Friday: Mt. Blue, Mt. Abram boys soccer battle to draw
High‑School Sports Roundup: Salem Soccer Draws, Field‑Hockey Wins, and a Girls‑Soccer Overtime Thriller
Salem, MA – Friday evening
High‑school athletics in the region delivered a full slate of games across soccer, field hockey, and girls’ soccer. In Salem, the boys’ soccer teams from Mount Blue and Mount Abram tied 1‑1 after a goal from each side. Field‑hockey action saw several close contests, with Freeport, Hall‑Dale, Lewiston, Mountain Valley, and Waynflete all claiming victory. Spruce Mountain’s girls’ soccer team won a dramatic overtime game against Oak Hill, earning a 3‑2 finish.
Boys’ Soccer: Mount Blue Cougars vs. Mount Abram Roadrunners
The Cougars and Roadrunners fought to a scoreless first half before the action broke open. Avery Kangas gave Mount Blue a 1‑0 lead in the first half, while Dakota Lamoine answered for Mount Abram in the second, leveling the match at 1‑1. The game finished in a draw, leaving both teams with a record of 1‑1‑1.
Goalkeepers were the stars of the night. Mount Blue’s Maddox Beale made six saves to guard his goal, whereas Mount Abram’s Bean Beaulier turned away 20 shots. Chase Ross of Mount Abram provided the assist that helped seal his team’s equalizer.
Field Hockey Highlights
Freeport vs. Winthrop – 2‑1
Freeport captured a narrow 2‑1 win over the Ramblers. Megan Ritz scored the decisive goal with 2:17 remaining in the game. Winthrop had opened the scoring with a penalty‑stroke goal by Grace Folsom, before Dalila McCarthy forced a tie in the second quarter. Freeport’s Lydia Costa recorded nine saves, while Cyara Harriman posted seven for the Ramblers.
Hall‑Dale vs. Winslow – 2‑1
Hall‑Dale edged the Black Raiders 2‑1. Natalie James netted the go‑ahead goal in the third quarter. The Bulldogs trailed 1‑0 after Delana Ferran’s early strike for Winslow, but Daisy Bessey answered before the half‑time break. Hall‑Dale’s Hannah Rauch supplied both assists for the Bulldogs’ goals.
Lewiston vs. Oak Hill – 1‑0
Lewiston’s Blue Devils beat the Oak Hill Raiders 1‑0. Lila Theriault scored in the second half, assisted by Elise Cloutier. Oak Hill’s Jesikka Williams made 11 saves to keep the game close.
Mountain Valley vs. Dirigo – 4‑1
The Mountain Valley Falcons defeated the Dirigo Falcons 4‑1 in a high‑scoring affair. Dirigo’s Zoey Bourdeau opened the scoring, but Ava Tidswell levelled the match with an assist from Melina Byam. Melina then tipped in a goal to give Mountain Valley a 2‑1 lead, followed by a penalty‑stroke goal by Addy Libby to make it 3‑1. Byam added a fourth in the final period. Emma Williamson provided the assist for the third goal. Goalkeepers were busy: Dirigo’s Isabella Zale stopped 13 shots, while Mountain Valley’s Bella Dupuis made 13 saves.
Waynflete vs. Telstar – 6‑1
Waynflete Flyers overwhelmed the Telstar Rebels 6‑1. Lela Faulkner and Hunter Murphy each netted two goals, while Olivia Rogers and Sabrina Lavallo added one apiece. Telstar’s Aleah Davis scored one goal, assisted by Idella Cooley, and their goalie Madelyn Cooley made 27 saves in a lone‑goal effort.
Girls’ Soccer: Spruce Mountain vs. Oak Hill – 3‑2 in Overtime
The Spruce Mountain Phoenix pulled out a 3‑2 win over the Oak Hill Raiders in a game that went into second overtime. Lexus Hebert scored the winning goal in the overtime period. In the first half, Hebert and Natasha McDonald each found the net for Spruce Mountain, while Oak Hill’s Tayen Smith and Delia Gosselin answered back, leaving the score 2‑2 at halftime. Both goalkeepers, Despina Karamousadakis of Oak Hill and Jayda McDonald of Spruce Mountain, made five saves apiece.
The evening’s contests showcased strong defensive efforts and clutch performances from key players. With many teams on a winning streak, the remainder of the season promises plenty of excitement for local sports fans.
