High schools Tuesday: Cheverus field hockey caps another unbeaten regular season

Maine high‑school sports roundup: Cheverus hockey stays unbeaten, girls’ soccer tops the charts

Tuesday, October 15 — A flurry of decisive games across the state capped the regular season for many teams, with some clubs extending impressive winning streaks and others securing playoff berths. Here’s a look at the most noteworthy results from today’s slate.

Field hockey: Cheverus’ sixth straight perfect season

Cheverus High School, the top‑ranked team in the Varsity Maine Top 10, finished its season undefeated at 14‑0 by defeating Sanford/Kennebunk 3‑2 in Sanford. The Spartans had trailed 2‑0 after the first quarter, with Reese Beaudoin and Ella Tederous scoring the early goals.

Cheverus answered in the third quarter, scoring their first goal, and then added two more in the fourth to take the win. Sydney Brunelle led the charge with a goal and an assist, while Ava Martin and Avery Tinker also found the back of the net. The victory extended Cheverus’ overall winning streak to 31 games and its unbeaten streak to 68 games—a run that has seen the team go winless in regular‑season play only once since 2019.

Girls’ soccer: Scarborough, Old Orchard Beach and Portland secure playoff spots

Scarborough’s Red Storm finished an unbeaten season, 13‑0‑1, by beating Sanford 4‑1 in a home match in Scarborough. Josie Duncan scored early and assisted, while Piper Floyd added two second‑half goals. The No. 2 team in the Varsity Maine Top 10 will enter the regional playoffs as the top seed.

Old Orchard Beach’s Seagulls finished 7‑7 and defeated Wells 4‑0 at Old Orchard Beach. Lexi Sweeney scored, recorded three assists, and helped the team earn the No. 1 seed in the Class D South playoffs.

Portland’s Bulldogs (4‑8‑2) edged Bonny Eagle 1‑0 at home, with Maizie Chalmers netting the lone goal. The win likely secures Portland a berth in the Class A South playoffs, setting up a possible rematch with Bonny Eagle in the opening round.

Soccer: Pine Tree, Falmouth and Noble dominate in the South

Pine Tree Academy’s Breakers completed an undefeated regular season, 12‑0, by defeating Greenville 6‑0 in an eight‑player game at Freeport. Fitzroy Hakizimana paced the offense with two goals and an assist, and teammates Santi Lopez, Sam Cornish, Rio Soram and Collin Verrill added to the scoreline. The team will be the No. 1 seed in the South quarterfinals.

Falmouth’s Navigators (4‑8‑2) beat Bonny Eagle 7‑1 at home. Clayton Hickey had a hat‑trick, and Kian Long added two goals and an assist. The win positions Falmouth to face Portland in the first round of the Class A South playoffs.

In Kennebunk, Noble (3‑8‑3) pulled a 3‑2 victory over the Rams (6‑7‑1). Parker Upton capped the comeback with a late winner, and Leo Gray had a long‑range goal earlier in the second half. The win gave the Knights home‑field advantage in the Class B South quarterfinals.

Boys’ soccer: Falmouth, Noble and Thornton Academy finish strong

Falmouth again posted a dominant win, 7‑1 over Bonny Eagle. Clayton Hickey’s three goals, Kian Long’s two and the team’s overall performance secured a playoff berth.

In Kennebunk, the Rams (6‑7‑1) fell to Noble 3‑2, with the Knights’ comeback culminating in a late goal by Parker Upton.

Thornton Academy’s Trojans (11‑1‑2) capped the season with a 2‑0 win over Windham (2‑8‑2). Santiago Macias Olivar scored twice, earning the Trojans the No. 1 seed in the Class A South playoffs.

Field hockey: Scarborough and Lake Region keep the momentum

Scarborough’s Red Storm (3‑11) ended the season with a 6‑2 win