Midfielder Ruby Sliwkowski led Kennebunk to a 16-0 file and the Class A state championship final spring. Ben McCanna/Workers Photographer
1. Kennebunk: The Rams are defending Class A state champions, have been 16-0 final spring and have reached a state title recreation in 5 of the previous six seasons (the primary three in Class B). Junior midfielder Ruby Sliwkowski and SMAA honorable point out senior attacker Sydney Dumas lead the offense. Senior Lily Hansen and junior Elizabeth Hayes rotate duties in aim and each have big-game expertise. A robust sophomore class consists of Keara Battagliese and Ivy Armentrout on assault, Miranda Godek on protection and Sophia Notine at midfield. Juniors Matilda Bordas (protection) and Becky Taggart (midfield) even have appreciable expertise.
2. Yarmouth: The Clippers, coming off a 14-1 season that culminated in a Class B state title, are shifting as much as Class A. Seniors Katelyn D’Appolonia and Clancy Walsh, junior Annie Bergeron and sophomore Aine Energy lead an always-potent assault, and senior goalie Juliet Meas anchors the protection. Commencement took a toll, however a deep sophomore class will assist, notably since midfielder Sadie Carnes is the one returning junior moreover Bergeron. Sophomores Neena Panozzo and Lauren Keaney ought to bolster the offense.
3. Falmouth: The Navigators got here up a aim brief (9-8) of Kennebunk of their bid for a 3rd straight Class A state championship, ending a 12-4 season. Seven starters are again, with seniors Whitney Adams and Molly Scribner on assault, junior Sloane Ginevan and sophomore Heather “Peaches” Stucker at midfield, juniors Sydney Shiben and Brooke Saulter on protection and junior Patty Riley in aim. Freshman Maeve Ginevan is predicted to contribute. Overcoming a number of nagging preseason accidents might be a problem.
4. Scarborough: The Pink Storm need to return to a title recreation for the primary time since a three-year Class A reign that resulted in 2012. 9 starters return from a squad that went 11-4 and reached the Class A South ultimate. Seniors Natalie Bilodeau (51 objectives) and Darby Stolz (35) lead an explosive offense that features seniors Meagan Donovan and Erin Bresnahan and juniors Molly Henderson, Olivia O’Brien and Stella Grondin. Defensive stalwart Kayleigh York returns within the again together with classmate Ashley Farrington and junior Anna Kavanagh.
5. Greely: After reaching a state championship recreation for the primary time since 2000, the Rangers are hankering for a return journey, notably with their Class B path not cluttered by perennial powers Yarmouth and Cape Elizabeth. Eight starters return from a 12-4 marketing campaign and Carley Ferentz is the one senior. Juniors Lauren Dennen and Charlotte Taylor bolster the assault and midfield, respectively. Coach Becca Koelker mentioned she has a great stability of skilled and new gamers, and powerful chemistry already is obvious.
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