High schools Monday: Portland boys soccer edges Westbrook
Maine High School Sports Highlights: From the Pitch to the Field Hockey Rink
Portland, Maine – Monday, October 7, 2026
A flurry of high‑school games across the state ended with a mix of close contests, decisive victories, and record‑setting performances. From the soccer fields of Portland and Westbrook to the field‑hockey arenas in Sacopee Valley and Sanford, athletes showcased skill, determination, and the spirit of Maine’s scholastic sports.
Boys Soccer: Portland Holds Off Westbrook, Marshwood Stuns Bonny Eagle
At Westbrook High School, the Portland Bulldogs edged the Westbrook Blue Blazes 2–1. Portland’s goalkeepers Mateo Pulaski turned away 12 shots, earning a clean sheet for the Bulldogs, whose 7–3 record remains solid in the league. Westbrook’s Feliciano Logapo and Ollie Ross each found the back of the net, while the Blue Blazes’ goalie, Ahmed Alobaidi, made 11 stops in a valiant effort.
In Standish, the Marshwood Hawks captured a 1–0 victory over the Bonny Eagle Scots, finishing the match 4–4–1. Goalkeeper Jack Eardley stopped five shots and kept the Scots from scoring, while Kyler deWildt netted the lone goal in the second half, giving the Hawks a narrow but celebrated win.
Girls Soccer: Noble Upsets Portland, Lake Region Dominates Gray‑New Gloucester
The Noble Knights surprised the visiting Portland Bulldogs with a 1–0 win in North Berwick. Baylee Kimball scored midway through the second half, and the Knights’ 4–6 record gives them a solid footing for the rest of the season.
Meanwhile, Lake Region Lakers travelled to Gray and defeated the Gray‑New Gloucester Patriots 4–1. Abbigail Nadeau shone with a hat‑trick, while Helena Sheldrick added a goal and an assist. Lake Region’s goalie, Quinn Doucette, made seven saves to help secure the road victory.
Field Hockey: Waynflete, Sanford, and Leavitt Lead Their Teams
In Portland, Waynflete Flyers staged a comeback, winning 2–1 over Sacopee Valley Hawks. Lela Faulkner’s overtime goal secured the Flyers’ 7–1 record, and Lizzy Searls’ assist on the winning strike was a highlight. Eliza Bisogni had tied the match in the fourth quarter before the Flyers’ surge.
Sanford Spartans dominated Noble Knights 6–0, with sophomore Reese Beaudoin setting a new school single‑season goal record. Beaudoin scored five goals in the game, bringing her total to 26 for the season and surpassing the previous record of 23. Eliza Nass also tallied a goal, and the Spartans’ defense held the Knights, who finished 7–3, to a shutout.
Leavitt Hornets took on York Wildcats in York, winning 4–0. Ainsley Barry scored twice for the Hornets, who now sit at an impressive 8–1 record. York’s Sarah Orso stopped 15 shots in her effort to keep the Wildcats from scoring.
Boys Field Hockey: Gorham, Windham, and More
Gorham Rams topped Windham Eagles 2–0. Moises Ntango netted both goals for the Rams, assisted by Ty Caron and Liam Delaney. Corbin Wilson and Nolan Plummer combined for the shutout, while Windham’s goalie, Jackson Goodwin, made five saves in an effort to keep the score level.
Windham Eagles also faced a tough day in another matchup, as their 7–2 record reflects the challenges of maintaining momentum across the season.
Summary
Across the state, high‑school athletes delivered memorable performances, whether it was a goalkeeper’s 12‑save masterpiece, a player breaking a record, or a team’s last‑minute goal that flipped the game’s outcome. The collective energy and competitiveness on the fields and courts underscore the vitality of Maine’s scholastic sports scene. As the season progresses, fans and students alike will watch to see which teams will rise to the top and who will write the next chapter in their schools’ athletic histories.
