High schools Tuesday: Deering volleyball upends Lewiston/Lisbon
Portland area high‑school teams put on a full night of competition
Tuesday’s slate of high‑school contests featured a mix of dominant performances and close battles across volleyball, field hockey, boys’ and girls’ soccer. The results spanned from Portland to the far corners of southern and mid‑Maine, giving fans plenty of highlights to discuss.
Volleyball action
In Portland, Deering’s volleyball squad celebrated a milestone win. Blake Gayle powered the Panthers with 16 kills, crossing the 500‑career‑kill threshold in the process. Eva Scipione added a strong all‑around effort as Deering swept Lewiston/Lisbon, 25‑22, 25‑21, 25‑11. The win pushed Deering to a 5‑3 record, while the Blue Devils fell to 6‑1, incurring their first loss of the season.
At the same venue, Kennebunk (4‑4) rode a comeback to defeat Portland (3‑4) in five sets. Asanti Bendasta was the offensive engine for the Bulldogs, posting 18 kills, five aces and eight blocks. Kennebunk rallied from a pair of set losses, prevailing 23‑25, 23‑25, 25‑23, 25‑15, 15‑12. Cece Waring contributed five kills and two blocks, and Sophie Savova added five kills for Portland.
Falmouth (5‑3) dominated Cape Elizabeth (1‑7) in four sets, 25‑13, 25‑17, 21‑25, 26‑24. Rosie Clement anchored the defense with 24 digs and six aces, while Olive Clark recorded 11 kills, four blocks and three aces. Ava Draeger supplied 12 assists and four aces, and Megan Gilbert chipped in with 11 assists and five kills.
Field hockey showcases
Bonny Eagle (3‑5) blanked South Portland/Westbrook (1‑8) 2‑0. Ella Karlis struck in the middle of the second quarter, and Amelia Fries converted a penalty corner after the third‑period buzzer. For the Scots, the shutout was a morale‑boosting result.
Brunswick (2‑6) earned a hard‑fought 1‑0 victory over Oxford Hills (3‑5‑1) in a Class A North matchup at Paris. Nia Mena‑Saucier’s goal proved the difference, while Oxford Hills goalie Kya Smith made six saves.
Freeport (6‑0) continued its perfect run with a 4‑0 shutout of Poland (2‑6). Dalila McCarthy tallied two goals, including a penalty‑stroke strike, and Callie Bourgoin and Megan Ritz also found the net. The Falcons remain the No. 8 team in the Varsity Maine Top 10 poll.
Noble (7‑2) slammed Deering/Portland (0‑8) 8‑0. Leah Randall recorded three goals and two assists, and Mia Smith added two more scores. Layla Wurtz, Maddie Thompson and Ella Dupuis also contributed goals. Ava Chase posted seven saves for the visiting team.
Cheverus (9‑0) kept its unbeaten streak alive with a 3‑1 win over Thornton Academy (4‑3). Goals came from Sydney Brunelle, Avery Tinker and Mary McCartney. Bronwyn Roberts made four saves, and Jaylee Radford assisted on Tinker’s tally.
Biddeford (6‑1) beat Windham (3‑4) 4‑1. Mia Mariello recorded a goal and three assists, while Milania Jackson, Rachel Lagasse and Aubrey Forcier also found the net. Madelyn Burton earned five saves for Biddeford, while Windham’s Courtney Cotter stopped 19 shots.
Gorham (5‑4) staged a dramatic comeback at Scarborough (1‑8). After trailing 2‑0, the Rams scored three unanswered third‑quarter goals—Hazel Dolley and Haylie Nicely converted penalty corners, and Bryn Cunningham netted the go‑ahead goal on a pass from Maia Downing. Sydney Quimby’s marker with 27 seconds remaining sealed the 4‑3 victory. Rosa Perlut tied the game with Scarborough’s second goal, and Lily Howes added another for the Red Storm.
Boys’ soccer
Pine Tree Academy (6‑0) continued its dominant form with a 6‑0 demolition of Wiscasett/Boothbay (2‑3‑2). Fitzroy Hakizimana netted two goals and delivered two assists, while Collin Verrill also scored twice. Rhett Tyson and Lucky Kabeya added goals, and Cameron Brace contributed two assists. Keeper Abner Poland was credited with an assist on the attack.
Lisbon (3‑3‑2) rallied past Lake Region (2‑6‑1) 4‑3 in a tightly contested match. Kael Richards scored a hat‑trick in the second half and also set up a goal for Cooper Story. Parker Richardson matched Richards with three goals after the break. Jake Baird and Spencer Franks each supplied assists for the Greyhounds.
Girls’ soccer
Freeport (5‑2) rode a two‑goal performance from Keeley Furtney to a 4‑0 victory over Wells (0‑7‑1). Joanie Sacks and Lexi Ritcheson also found the net for the Falcons.
Cape Elizabeth (7‑1) rolled past York (1‑7‑1) 6‑0. Amelia Morgese scored three times, and Alexa Mallory added two more. Pippi Hooper contributed a goal and an assist. Molly Brownell, Isla Litton and Alice DeGeorge each recorded assists, and Kelsie Law needed just a single save to secure the shutout. Ava Hickey stopped 15 shots for York.
Poland (8‑0‑1) dominated Gray‑New Gloucester (3‑5) 6‑1 in a rivalry clash. Julia Paradis netted two goals, while her sister Phoebe Paradis recorded three goals and three assists. Delilah Farrington and Davis Hill also scored, and Alivia Lemieux assisted on two tallies. Knights goalie Payton Blake made four saves. For Gray‑New Gloucester, Ashley Anderson scored and Mallory Hardiman posted 14 saves.
Thornton Academy (3‑4‑1) edged Deering (4‑5) 3‑2 in a back‑and‑forth contest at Portland. Addison Gould scored all three goals for the Trojans, including the winner with 6:44 remaining after tying the match at 2‑2. Matilda Freeman answered for Deering with two goals, both set up by Moriya Nguema Mve. Adeline Poletta made six saves for Thornton, while Deering’s Keely Beyland stopped seven shots.
The night’s results left many teams hovering in the middle of their respective divisions, with a handful already building early momentum for the Varsity Maine Top 10 polls.
