High schools Tuesday: Yarmouth girls soccer gets back on track
Maine High‑School Sports Roundup – Tuesday Highlights
Maine State Credit Union proudly sponsors high‑school athletics across the state. In a day of hard‑hit games and standout performances, teams from across Maine capped off their seasons with decisive victories, added to their rankings and sent a clear message that the summer of competition is far from over.
Soccer – Yarmouth defeats Freeport 2‑0 in Class B South
In a tightly contested match on Tuesday night, the Yarmouth Clippers overcame the Freeport Tigers with a 2‑0 win to end their first loss of the season. Lilah Pernal was the star, contributing a goal and an assist, while Julia Soelberg kept the goal line secure with three saves. Yarmouth’s victory was also a testament to a resilient defense, with Karleigh Costello shutting out the Tigers’ offense, stopping nine shots in total.
Freeport’s goalie, Karleigh Costello, earned a solid performance, stopping nine of 13 shots, though the team fell 6‑3 on the score sheet. The win brings Yarmouth’s record to 9‑1, moving them up to fifth in the weekly Varsity Maine Top 10.
Boys’ Soccer – A sweep of victories
Fryeburg Academy 7, Lake Region 0
The Fryeburg Raiders dominated the Lakes Region Lakers in a 7‑0 rout, powered by Pedro Barata and Rafael Zanchi each netting two goals. Joaquim Peres, Felix Schlaich and Sony Mussali added to the tally, cementing the Raiders’ 7‑2‑1 season record.
Pine Tree Academy 8, Rangeley 0
The Pine Tree Breakers left Rangeley on the sidelines with an 8‑0 scoreline. Lucky Kabeya and Fitzroy Hakizimana each scored twice and provided an assist. Rhett Tyson and Collin Verrill added goals and two assists each; Dante Lopez and Rio Soram also contributed.
Morse 5, Cony 0
Morse’s Shipbuilders swept the Cony Rams, 5‑0. Joao Menakuanzambi led the charge with two goals and an assist, while Milton Paulo, Payton Price and Declan Riley added to the score sheet.
Falmouth 5, Noble 0
The Falmouth Navigators topped the Noble Knights 5‑0, with Kian Long scoring twice and assisting twice. Conor Kirkham, Rory Hobbs and Jack Verville also scored. Noble’s goalie Hunter Michaud made six saves in an otherwise quiet outing.
Field Hockey – Greely rolls past Fryeburg Academy
The Greely Rangers, ranked No. 10 in the Varsity Maine Top 10, defeated the Fryeburg Academy Raiders 7‑0. Averie Wilson and Helen Zimmerman each scored twice, and the Rangers added goals from Maya Tracey, Emelia Cassidy and Joelle Castro. The win extends Greely’s winning streak to eight consecutive games, reinforcing their top‑tier status in the state.
Volleyball – Portland, Falmouth and Biddeford take decisive wins
Portland 3, South Portland 2
The Portland Bulldogs, now 5‑5, rallied from a 17‑25 deficit to win in five sets, 17‑25, 25‑22, 20‑25, 25‑23, 15‑11. Asanti Bendasta led the attack with 15 kills and four blocks. Cecelia Waring added eight kills; Soleil Alaari contributed four kills; and Yeva Boryslavska delivered seven aces.
Falmouth 3, Windham 0
Falmouth’s Navigators rolled out a 25‑6, 25‑15, 25‑18 straight‑sets victory over the Windham Eagles. Olive Clark was the dominant force with eight kills and eight aces, while Ava Bailey finished with five kills and four aces. Maddie Herrick provided a club‑record 11 assists.
Biddeford 3, Sanford/Kennebunk 1
Biddeford’s Tigers, 9‑1, beat the Sanford/Kennebunk Spartans 3‑1. The Tigers’ offense was spearheaded by Aubrey Forcier, Rachel Lagasse and Cordelia Kane. Lagasse, Mia Mariello and Forcier also each logged an assist. Biddeford’s goalie Madelyn Burton saved six shots. Sanford/Kennebunk’s Faith Flynn recorded a career‑high 16 saves; the team’s lone point came when Paige Sevigny scored in
