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Here are 5 intriguing southern Maine girls soccer matchups this fall

Rematches from last year’s regional finals are among the contests that should be circled on the calendar.

One player to keep an eye on from most of the teams in the Press Herald’s coverage area.

Last year’s Class A and B state finalists should again be contenders this fall.

These matchups have the storylines and the talent to make them compelling regular-season high school football games.

Fifteen seniors help make up this list of players who should have productive seasons for championship contenders and playoff hopefuls.

Several matchups between likely regional and state title contenders are on this year’s docket.

The two-time defending champs from Cheverus remain strong, while Biddeford, Freeport, Yarmouth and Gorham are poised to be successful again.

Higher demand and simpler evaluations are big reasons why the state has sent more pitchers than position players to elite college competition.

Class B champion Greely is represented by two players.

This year’s team includes seven players who were conference or state players of the year.