OAKLAND — Lauren Berube converted a pass from Grace Beaudet at the 21:14 mark of the second half to give Edward Little a 4-3 victory over Messalonsklee in a girls’ soccer tilt Tuesday.
Piper Norcross led the Red Eddies (2-0) with a pair of goals, while Olivia Jensen also scored to complete the scoring.
Makenna Brodeur recorded a hat trick for the Eagles (1-1) in a solid effort.
Tara Depot made 12 saves for Edward Little, while Sarah Venderker turned aside six shots for Messalosnkee.
Dirigo 4, Boothbay 3
DIXFIELD — Senior striker Brittany Greig scored three goals, including the game-winner in double overtime, as Dirigo notched a 4-3 victory over Boothbay in girls’ soccer action Tuesday afternoon.
Striker Hannah Cola netted the first goal of the game for the Seahawks (1-1).
The Cougars (1-1) were trailing 3-1 with five minutes remaining in regulation when Greig closed the gap to within one. Emilie Noyes sent the game into overtime on a tally with 1:30 remaining.
Goalie Summer Chamberlin made eight saves for Boothbay, while goalie Mackenzie Ladd turned back 10 to earn the win in net for Dirigo.
Rangeley 2, Valley 0
RANGELEY — Junior stopper Natasha Haley and sophomore midfielder Kylie Collins scored goals, one in each half, to lift Rangeley to a 2-0 victory over Valley in girls’ soccer action Tuesday afternoon.
Valley goalie Samantha Nest had her work cut out for her as she made 14 saves to keep the Cavaliers (0-1) in the game.
The Lakers’ (1-1) offense dominated with shots throughout the game.
Goalie Amber Morrill made five saves to earn the win for Rangeley.
Lewiston 4, Skowhegan 1
LEWISTON — Freshman Maddy Foster collected a goal and an assist as Lewiston cruised to a 4-1 victory over Skowhegan in girls’ soccer action Tuesday afternoon.
Kajha Gagnon got the scoring started for the Blue Devils (2-0) on a free kick at the 31:43 mark of the first half. Lewiston led 2-0 at the half.
Annie Cook netted an unassisted tally at the 13:55 into the second half for the Indians (0-2).
Goalie Sydney Reny made 12 saves for Skoweghan, while goalie Kallie May defended three to earn the win in net for Lewiston.
Hampden 4, Oxford Hills 0
PARIS — Emily Colter led a group of four players who recorded goals Tuesday as Hampden Academy hustled to a 3-0 win over Oxford Hills.
Aubra Linn, Marissa Gilpin and Christine Woodside also tallied for Hampden to complete the scoring.
Emily Dysart made 10 saves for Hampden (1-1) to notch the shutout. Emily Blackshaw deflected 10 shots between the posts for the Vikings (0-2).
Kennebunk 5, Poland 0
POLAND — Tiernan Conner netted a pair of goals Tuesday to lead Kennebunk to a 5-0 romp over Poland in an early-season girls’ soccer tilt.
Hallie Schwartzman, Caitlin Wolff and Lydia Howarth also tallied for the Rams (2-0).
Adia Grogan needed only four saves to record the shutout, while Madeline Simard turned aside 21 shots for the Knights (1-1).
Erskine 5, Leavitt 1
TURNER — Peyton Haughton led a group of five players to record goals Tuesday as Erskine hustled to a convincing 5-1 girls’ soccer win over Leavitt.
Lauren Wood, Kaylee Porter, Kayla Hubbard and Jenna Lilley also tallied for the Eagles (2-0) to complete the scoring. Lindsey Desmaris tallied the Hornets’ (1-1) lone goal on a long ball that sailed over the Erskine keeper’s head.
Caitlin Labbe made six saves for Erskine, while Allie Roux and Shelby Varney combined to record 10 saves for Leavitt.
Buckfield 11, Greater Portland Christian 2
BUCKFIELD — Julia Dow registered a hat trick Tuesday afternoon to lead Buckfield to an 11-2 romp over Greater Portland Christian in girls’ soccer action.
Abby Shields, Kali Litchfield and Hannah Shields all netted two goals each for the Bucks (1-0). Cassidy Hart and Deja Bennett also scored. Grace Mears and Courtney Spaulding each netted single goals for GPC.
Kaylee Harvey made two saves between the posts for Buckfield.
Gray-NG 4, Wells 1
WELLS — Laurel Thomas scored a pair of goals as Gray-New Gloucester secured a 4-1 victory over Wells in girls’ soccer action Tuesday afternoon.
The Patriots (2-0) posted two goals in each half. Jaley Martin contributed a goal and an assist for Gray-New Gloucester.
Elana Fortin notched the lone Warrior (0-2) goal in the first half.
Goalie Lauren Bartlett made 10 saves for Wells, while goalie Sydney Rodrigues prevented four to earn the win in net for Gray-New Gloucester.
Boys’ soccer
Erskine 2, Leavitt 1
SOUTH CHINA — Michael Sprague found the net with a penalty kick with five minutes remaining to give Erskine a 2-1 victory over Leavitt in an early-season boys’ soccer tilt Tuesday.
Grayson Petty also tallied for the Eagles (1-0-1) on a penalty kick. Noah Lind converted a pass from Noah Fullerton to give the Hornets (1-1) a goal in the first frame.
Kevin Turner (7) and Nick Howard (4) combined forces to record 11 saves for Erskine, while Lucas Perry turned aside 16 shots for Leavitt.
Telstar 2, Mt. Abram 1
BETHEL — Kellen True fired a shot into the net during the second half Tuesday to give Telstar a 2-1 victory over Mt. Abram in a boys’ soccer matchup.
Tyson Hill gave the Roadrunners a 1-0 lead in the first frame before Zachary Stone answered for the Rebels.
Boston Ludden made six saves for Telstar. Vernon Romanoski deflected six shots for Mt. Abram.
Rangeley 3, Valley 3 (2OT)
RANGELEY — Junior midfielder Zac Trafton scored a hat trick as Rangeley played to a 3-3 double-overtime tie in boys’ soccer action Tuesday afternoon.
The Cavaliers (0-0-1) scored all three of their goals in the second half. Sophomore forward Keegan Farnham provided two of Valley’s goals.
Goalie Dillon Beane made 14 saves for Valley, while goalie Hunter Lowell stopped 10 goals for the Lakers (0-1-1).
Gray-NG 2, Wells 0
GRAY — Sophomore defender Jake Kackmeister headed the ball into the back of the net off a corner kick as Gray-New Glocuester recorded a 2-0 victory over Wells in WMC boys’ soccer action Tuesday afternoon.
The Patriots (2-0) produced both goals in the second half. Bryce Hayman tallied the other marker.
Junior forward Liam Bell was dangerous on the counter-attack for the Warriors (0-1-1).
Goalie Cameron Cousins made 13 saves for Wells, while goalie John Henry Villanueva prevented a pair to earn the win for Gray-New Glocuester.
Lewiston 7, Skowhegan 0
SKOWHEGAN — Freshman forward Bilal Hersi scored a hat trick as Lewiston coasted to a 7-0 victory over Skowhegan in KVAC boys’ soccer action Tuesday afternoon.
The Blue Devils (2-0) scored the first goal 12 minutes into the contest and proceeded to score in bunches. Maulid Abdow contributed a pair of goals.
Senior forward Sam Bolvin was strong on attack for the Indians (0-2).
Goalie Gavin Patton made 23 saves for Skowhegan, while goalie Dalton Wing deflected a pair to earn the win in net for Lewiston.
Lisbon 3, Oak Hill 1
LISBON — Noah Austin and DJ Douglass came through with second-half goals as Lisbon sank Oak Hill 3-1 in boys’ soccer action Tuesday.
The Raiders (1-1) and Greyhounds (1-0-1) were tied at 1-1 at the half. Josh Huston posted the first Lisbon goal. Evan Boston scored the lone Oak Hill goal in the first half.
Goalie Marcus Bailey made 21 saves for Oak Hill, while goalie Jonah Sautter turned back six shots to earn the win in net for Oak Hill.
Field Hockey
St. Dom’s 12, Old Orchard Beach 1
AUBURN — Junior forward Hannah Trottier-Braun scored five goals as St. Dom’s notched a lopsided 12-1 victory over Old Orchard Beach in field hockey action Tuesday afternoon.
Sophomore forward Kylie Leavitt contributed three goals and six assists for the Saints (2-0).
Forward MiKayla Grier netted the solitary goal for the Seagulls (0-2).
Goalie Alexis Gamage made a whopping 44 saves for Old Orchard Beach, while goalie Abby Slonina just needed to turn away one shot to earn the win in net for St. Dom’s.
Leavitt 9, Maranacook 0
READFIELD — Tamra Benson registered a hat trick Tuesday to lead Leavitt to a 9-0 rout over Maranacook in a KVAC field hockey matchup.
Kaitlyn Leclerc chipped in for the Hornets (3-0) with two goals, while single tallies from Allie Belaire, Makenzie Treadwell, Samantha Martineau and Kayla Leclerc completed the scoring.
Mallory Casey and Hailey DeMascio split time in net for Leavitt, yet neither was required to make a single save. Carolina Bachelor deflected 23 shots between the posts for Maranacook (0-3).
Belfast 1, Spruce Mountain 0
JAY — Kelsey Mehuren found the net on a penalty stroke at the 19:38 mark of the first half to give Belfast a 1-0 win over Spruce Mountain in a MVC field hockey tilt Tuesday.
Brooke Richards made six saves for Belfast (3-0) to notch the shutout, while Sydney Shaffer turned aside 19 shots for the Phoenix (2-1).
York 4, Poland 0
POLAND — Lily Posternak netted a pair of goals Tuesday to propel York to a 4-0 win over Poland in an early-season field hockey matchup.
Sydeney Bouchard and Izzy Bretz also tallied for the Wildcats (3-0) to complete the scoring.
Julia Carr made six saves for York to preserve the shutout, while Ashton Sturtevant turned aside seven shots for the Knights (1-2).
Oxford Hills 2, Mt. Ararat 0
PARIS — Oxford Hills scored a goal in each half Tuesday and came away with a 2-0 field hockey victory over Mt. Ararat.
Katie Watkins and Haley Wakefield each tallied for the Vikings (3-0), while Ciara Hamlin contributed an assist.
Anna Huff needed only two saves to notch the shutout, while Haley Finizzle turned aside 16 shots for Mt. Ararat (1-2).
College field hockey
Bates 4, Worcester St. 0
LEWISTON — Bates College field hockey team opened the 2016-17 season with a 4-0 victory over Worcester State University.
The Bobcats (1-0) outshot the Lancers (0-2) by a 32-1 margin in the home opener.
Bates took the early lead on the first shot attempt and first penalty corner of the season. Sophomore Adah Lindquist fed the ball to sophomore Jessie Moriarty, who slapped it home from the top of the circle into the left side of the cage.
Goalie Kathryn Salemme made 10 saves for Worcester, while sophomore Adelae Durand earned the win in net for Bates without a save in first-half action, and first-year Alyssa Souza played a shutout second half with no saves.
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