Small changes in Varsity Maine girls soccer poll, with 2 newcomers
Camden Hills Keeps No. 1 Spot as Varsity Maine Girls Soccer Poll Is Published
The latest edition of the Varsity Maine girls‑soccer poll, covering games played up to Tuesday, September 29, 2026, confirms that the Camden Hills Windjammers remain the state’s top team. The poll, released by the Varsity Maine staff, reflects the same ordering of the top five as the previous week, with Camden Hills adding a new first‑place vote to its tally.
Rankings Update
The poll’s top ten is as follows:
| Rank | School | First‑Place Votes | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Camden Hills | 6 | 87 |
| 2 | Scarborough | 2 | 78 |
| 3 | Yarmouth | 1 | 76 |
| 4 | Windham | – | 61 |
| 5 | Cape Elizabeth | – | 49 |
| 6 | Kennebunk | – | 27 |
| 7 | Brunswick | – | 21 |
| 8 | South Portland | – | 19 |
| 9 | Mt. Ararat | – | 17 |
| 10 | Poland | – | 14 |
Camden Hills’ unshaken position at the top of the list is a testament to the team’s consistency. The Windjammers’ addition of a first‑place vote reflects growing recognition of their performance in recent matchups.
Movement in the Rankings
A few teams saw notable shifts:
- Brunswick Dragons leaped three places to find themselves at seventh, their highest position of the season.
- Kennebunk Rams moved up two spots to sixth, narrowing the gap to the leaders.
- South Portland Red Riots and Poland Knights entered the top ten for the first time, taking eighth and tenth places, respectively. Poland had already earned recognition as the Varsity Maine Girls Team of the Week a week prior.
The top ten remains composed of teams that have consistently been among the strongest in the state, with only two newcomers making the cut.
Other Votes
The poll also acknowledges the competitive depth of Maine girls soccer. Schools that earned votes beyond the top ten include:
- Mt. Abram – 13 points
- Gardiner – 13 points
- Bonny Eagle – 10 points
- Gorham – 3 points
- Maranacook – 3 points
- Bangor – 2 points
- Lincoln Academy – 1 point
- Hermon – 1 point
These points illustrate how many schools are in close contention for the upper half of the rankings, underscoring the state’s broad talent pool.
Context
The poll’s release follows a series of games that have highlighted the competitive nature of Maine high‑school girls soccer this fall. While the Camden Hills remain the benchmark for excellence, the upward movement of teams like Brunswick and Kennebunk indicates a shifting balance of power as the season progresses.
With the polls set to update weekly, fans and coaches alike will be watching closely to see whether Camden Hills can maintain their supremacy or whether another team will rise to challenge for the top spot in the coming weeks.
