Capers put all elements together

Play through the rain. That’s all the Cape Elizabeth boys’ soccer team could do.

In a game marked by a heavy downpour midway through the first half, with high winds that blew umbrellas inside out and sent passes in different directions, the No. 3 Capers withstood the elements in a 5-0 win over No. 6 Marshwood in a Western Class A quarterfinal at Hannaford Field.

Tim Takach and Tim Lavallee each scored twice. And, Lavallee said, this wasn’t the worst weather the Capers had seen.

Boys’ Soccer Notebook: NYA’s in, and hoping to do damage

The North Yarmouth Academy boys’ soccer team didn’t just have to count on a late-season surge to qualify for the Western Class C playoffs. The Panthers, who earned the region’s eighth seed, also had to endure an up-and-down season. They were shut out four times and had to play in front of a goalie who […]

Class A girls’ soccer: Greely uses an overtime goal to advance

Kelly Burrell ends a game between evenly matched teams in a quarterfinal.

UMaine’s patience rewarded with a win

The Black Bears pressure a tough North Dakota defense and complete a two-game hockey series sweep.

Maine gets a jump on Sioux, 7-3

The Black Bears score four goals in the opening 12 minutes and top second-ranked North Dakota.

Greater Portland Christian: On the go and moving on up

Anthony Simpson has been tireless in his effort to improve in soccer and help his teammates.

Three trying to be No. 1

The University of Maine has three capable goalies still contending to be the regular.

Boys’ Soccer Notebook: Building pays off for Shipbuilders in Eastern Class A

There’s been a boys’ soccer revitalization in Eastern Class A and this year Morse has become a part of the movement. Traditionally, Bangor and Brunswick have established themselves as the region’s premier teams, but the Shipbuilders will be among the region’s top teams when the playoffs begin with the preliminary round Friday. “There’s real parity, […]

One left standing

Cheverus becomes the final unbeaten team in Western Class A.

Memory serves Deering so well

Recalling a bitter playoff loss to Westbrook, the Rams roll on to secure a 42-7 win over the Blazes.