High schools Saturday: Sanford football earns first win with last-minute TD
Maine High‑School Sports Roundup – Saturday, [Date]
Football, soccer, hockey and other sports deliver a day of hard‑fought battles and standout performances across the state.
Sanford edges Scarborough 44‑36 in Class A South football
Sanford’s offense finished strong, with senior running back Adam Cote Jr. scoring his fourth touchdown of the game on a 2‑yard plunge with 17.8 seconds left. The win improves the team’s record to 1‑5, while Scarborough falls to 0‑6.
Scarborough had tied the contest midway through the fourth quarter. Aiden Carpenter’s 28‑yard run and a conversion pass from Oscar Goss to Quinncy Colvin gave the Saints a 28‑28 stalemate. After a punt exchange, Sanford started its final drive at its own 34-yard line with less than two minutes remaining. Cote’s third‑and‑five conversion came on a 39‑yard catch from Oakley O’Keeffe, and he capped the drive with a left‑end run that pushed the ball into the end zone.
The first half was a high‑scoring affair, with both teams adding 58 points to end at 30‑28 in Sanford’s favor. Cote’s earlier runs of 23, 17 and 65 yards set the tone for the Bulldogs’ offensive surge.
Marshwood 45‑6 over Cheverus in Class B South football
Marshwood (6‑0) extended its season‑long dominance by defeating Cheverus (1‑5) in Portland. Head coach Greg Castoras rushed for four touchdowns, a first‑week repeat. He broke the scoreboard early with a 51‑yard sprint, then followed up with a 69‑yard run by teammate Jack O’Brien that set up a 3‑yard touchdown by Castoras, followed by a 2‑point conversion.
Marshwood’s lead grew to 28‑0 by the end of the second quarter, after a 5‑yard pass to Parker Ferrer and another rush from Castoras. Cheverus managed no first down in the first half, but earned a surprise 45‑yard touchdown on a trick play involving a short pass from Colton Jewett to Jason Holmes and a later handoff to Kevin True.
A fumble forced by Marshwood just outside its own goal line forced a safety that pushed the score to 38‑6. The final score was sealed when Jon Buttrick ran in a one‑yard touchdown in the fourth quarter.
Westbrook 3‑0 over Bonny Eagle in boys’ soccer
Westbrook (7‑5) beat Bonny Eagle (1‑9) with a 3‑0 victory in a match that saw Mechac Boyilimpo net two goals, including a late opener. Ryan Garber added a third. Westbrook’s goalkeepers—Ahmed Al Obaidi and Ethan Brewer—recorded 12 saves combined, while Bonny Eagle’s Asa Proctor made nine saves.
Lewiston 4‑0 over Mt. Ararat in boys’ soccer
The Blue Devils (11‑1) dominated in Lewiston, scoring four goals in a 4‑0 win over the Eagles (3‑8‑1). Khalil Ibrahim and Yussuf Ali scored in the first half, with Daniel Dimandja adding two second‑half goals. The Eagles’ defense could not hold back the attack, and Lewiston’s clean sheet marked a solid performance from goalkeeper Daniel Dimandja.
Thornton Academy 4‑0 over Noble in field hockey
Thornton Academy (8‑3) swept Noble (7‑5) in a 4‑0 victory in North Berwick. Vanessa Dyer and Olivia Lamey each tallied a goal and assisted another. The trio’s efforts opened the scoring with a 1‑0 lead at halftime, then a trio of third‑quarter goals expanded the advantage.
Mountain Valley 4‑0 over Poland in field hockey
Mountain Valley (7‑3) defeated Poland (3‑8‑1) 4‑0 in Rumford. Melina Byam recorded two goals and two assists, while Addie Libby added a goal and two assists. Emma Williamson also scored. Polish goalkeeper Izzie Billings faced 24 shots, keeping the scoreline from shifting.
Telstar 3‑0 over Traip Academy in field hockey
Telstar (1‑10) earned a clean sweep against Traip Academy (0‑9) in Bethel, winning 3‑0. Quinn Coolidge assisted on the first two goals before scoring himself from a penalty corner. Idella Colley opened the scoring in the first quarter, with Kallie Buck adding in the second quarter. Traip’s Madison Evans stopped five shots; goalkeeper Madelyn Cooley saved 24, keeping the clean sheet.
Mt. Blue 4‑0 over Fryeburg Academy in field hockey
Mt. Blue (7‑5) claimed a 4‑0 win over Fryeburg Academy (2‑7) in Farmington. Elyse Mastine led with a goal and an assist, joined by Kilee Merrill, Catherine Ferriter and Reese Nye. Tabby Hesseltine recorded two assists. Fryeburg’s Sophia Carone made six saves in an effort to halt the Cougars’ offense.
Summary
Across a busy Saturday, Sanford and Marshwood extended their winning ways in football, while Westbrook, Lewiston, Thornton Academy, Mountain Valley, Telstar and Mt. Blue secured decisive victories in their respective sports. The day’s action highlighted standout individual performances and showcased the competitive spirit of Maine’s high‑school athletics.
