High schools Wednesday: Portland boys soccer nips Noble
Maine High‑School Sports Highlights – Saturday, September 30, 2026
The autumn slate of high‑school athletics delivered a mix of tight finishes, dramatic overtimes and a few outright blowouts across the state. From soccer to field hockey, the games showcased a wide range of talent and team depth.
Soccer
Portland 1–0 Noble
Portland’s boys’ team earned a narrow victory with Parvi Mambueni’s rebound‑go‑home goal in the second half. The only goal came after a shot by Oliver Ross was saved, leaving the Bulldogs (4‑3) to add another notch to their record.
Kennebunk 2–1 Deering – Overtime
The Kennebunk Knights prevailed over the previously undefeated Deering Trojans in a first‑over‑time shootout. Oliver Bean found the net with 38 seconds remaining to cap the 2‑1 win (4‑4‑1). Max Meads gave the hosts an early lead, while an own goal tied the score midway through the first half. Kennebunk’s goalkeepers Griffin Whitney and Tagg Connor shared duties, stopping a total of six shots.
South Portland 0–0 Falmouth
The match ended in a goalless draw. South Portland’s Jude Charltray made two saves while Falmouth’s Wyatt Binnette recorded six saves in a game that saw both sides keep a clean sheet.
Gorham 5–1 Biddeford
Gorham’s Rams posted a convincing win, with Moises Ntango, Cohen Landry, Antoine Dube, Ben Cahill and Will Andreasen each contributing a goal. Landry’s penalty kick and Dube’s free‑kick finish added to the tally. Biddeford’s lone goal was an own goal from Joao Andre. The Rams (7‑1) capped a strong defensive showing with a total of five goals.
Thornton Academy 3–1 Westbrook – Unbeaten
Thornton’s Golden Trojans remained undefeated (7‑0‑1) after a 3‑1 victory over Westbrook. Edoardo De Mozzi opened the scoring midway through the second half, and Davi dos Santos sealed the win with a late strike. Westbrook’s Justin Filiatrault had tied the game before the second‑half surge. Thornton’s goalkeeper Lucas Stolf made three saves.
Girls’ Soccer
North Yarmouth Academy 11–0 Sacopee Valley
The Panthers rolled to a dominant win, with Ellie Seely and Delphine Daniel each scoring three goals and pulling in an assist. Cappy Daniel added two goals and two assists, while Gwen Wilkinson netted her first two goals of the season and Kaitlyn O’Flaherty also found the back of the net. The final score of 11‑0 reflects the depth of North Yarmouth’s attack.
Field Hockey
Winthrop/Maranacook 2–1 Boothbay
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