Saturday Seacoast Roundup: Cunningham, Traip boys shut out foe, more results

On Saturday, Oct. 3, Traip Academy's boys soccer team demonstrated strong offensive prowess as they overwhelmed Sacopee Valley with a decisive 5-0 victory. Hiram, Maine, bore witness to this stellar display by the Rangers, who now stand at 4-4 for the season. Traip's scoring heroes were Adrian Cunningham, who netted two goals, alongside Darvin Angel, Ethan Brown, and Sam Abbott, each contributing a goal to the tally.

They were not alone in their contributions, as Abbott, Remmick Matty, and Dylan D Auteuil all registered crucial assists in the win. The Rangers' goalkeeper, Sean Webster, ensured the outcome with two remarkable saves, sealing the shutout.

Meanwhile, on the same day in Newcastle, Maine, York secured a 2-1 victory over Lincoln Academy in a thrilling clash that extended into overtime. Marcus Zietala, aided by Tyler Moores, was the hero of the night, with Zietala's goal proving decisive after extra time. Zach Tremblay's goal rounded out York's scoring, while the York goalkeeper, Orrin Culp Dechant, recorded an impressive eight saves during the match.

York's girls soccer team also made a significant impact, defeating Lincoln Academy 1-0. Ella Mello scored the lone goal in the 15th minute, showcasing her prowess with a long pass that allowed her to sprint 40 yards and score past three Lincoln defenders. This result marks York's improvement to 2-7-1 in the Class B South competition, while Lincoln Academy records an 8-2 season record, suffering just their second defeat in 10 games.

The standout players for York included Sofie Rosen, sophomore Sommer Morrison, and freshman Lucy Macaluso, who all displayed commendable performance. Additionally, junior keeper Ava Hickey achieved a notable shutout, contributing to York's strong season.