High schools Monday: Mt. Ararat field hockey beat Mt. Blue to remain unbeaten
High‑school field hockey sees a sweep of victories across Maine
Three Monday‑night games in northern Maine delivered decisive wins for the winning teams. In Farmington, Mt. Ararat edged Mt. Blue 2‑1 after a strong first‑half performance. In Paris, the Camden Hills demolished Oxford Hills 6‑0, with a three‑goal haul by Alison Sylvester. And in Farmingdale, Boothbay’s Seahawk squad shut out Hall‑Dale/Monmouth 4‑0, thanks to a standout goal‑keeping effort from Abigail Locke‑Smith.
Mt. Ararat beats Mt. Blue 2‑1 in Farmington
The Mt. Ararat Cougars took home the win at the Farmington Field Hockey Complex with a 2‑1 scoreline. The Cougars opened the scoring with first‑half goals from Cali LeClair and Addison Chubbuck, giving them a 2‑0 cushion before the 17‑year‑old Mt. Blue team fought back. Elyse Mastine netted the lone goal for Mt. Blue, bringing the final score to 2‑1.
Goalkeepers saw a lot of action. Jaymie Bergman of Mt. Ararat made six saves to preserve the lead, while Gwen Lesperance of Mt. Blue faced a barrage of shots, stopping 15 on her side. Sam Lidback of Mt. Ararat contributed an assist that helped seal the Cougars’ victory.
Camden Hills overwhelm Oxford Hills 6‑0 in Paris
In a dominant performance at the Paris high‑school field hockey field, the Camden Hills Windjammers defeated the Oxford Hills Vikings 6‑0. Alison Sylvester was the star of the night, scoring a hat‑trick that accounted for more than half of the Windjammers’ tally. Alanna Smith added two goals and Carly Fitzpatrick chipped in with one more, giving Camden a comprehensive win.
Oxford Hills’ goalkeeper, Kya Smith, made a solid 14 saves, but it was not enough to keep the scoreline closer. The victory gives Camden a strong boost heading into the rest of the season.
Boothbay tops Hall‑Dale/Monmouth 4‑0 in Farmingdale
Boothbay’s Seahawk squad opened the season with a clean sweep of the Hall‑Dale/Monmouth Bulldogs in Farmingdale. The Seahawks’ four‑goal performance was evenly distributed, as Olivia Hardwick, Mariah Smith, Isabelle Andreasen, and Lilly Ann Cowing each found the back of the net. Boothbay’s goalie, Abigail Locke‑Smith, kept a perfect shutout, stopping every shot from the Bulldogs and preserving the 4‑0 advantage that was secured early in the first quarter.
All three games showcase the depth and talent of Maine’s high‑school field hockey programs, and the players’ performances promise an exciting remainder of the season.
