Field Hockey and Soccer Matchups Highlight Local High School Sports Action this Week
Local sports fans can look forward to a week filled with exciting matchups in field hockey and boys’ soccer. One game to keep an eye on is the Mt. Blue at Messalonskee field hockey match happening on Monday at 5 p.m. The Eagles, on a five-game winning streak, have secured wins against tough opponents like Skowhegan and Brewer in overtime. The Cougars, also with a 6-2 record, have shown promise with their only losses being one-goal games.
On Tuesday at 6 p.m., field hockey fans can witness another high-stakes game between Belfast and Cony. Both teams are on impressive win streaks, with the Rams scoring an impressive 41 goals over their last three games. This matchup is sure to be filled with intensity and skill from both sides.
For those interested in boys’ soccer, a game between Portland and Windham on Friday at 6:30 p.m. promises to be thrilling. This game is a rematch of last year’s Class A South semifinal, where Portland upset Windham in a shootout. With both teams in the top four rankings, the competition will be fierce.
State golf championships are also taking place this week on Friday and Saturday. Fans can watch Jade Haylock, who has already won the Maine women and junior amateur titles this year, compete for her fourth Class B individual girls championship. Other notable competitors include Alexis McCormick of Oxford Hills going for her second straight Class A individual girls title and St. Dom’s aiming to defend their Class C team title.
Lastly, on Saturday at 11:30 a.m., the reigning state champion Freeport Falcons will host the Leavitt Hornets in a field hockey showdown. Both teams are undefeated and will face tough competition earlier in the week, making this matchup one to watch for fans of the sport.
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