WALES — The first inning proved to be pivotal in the Class B South quarterfinal softball game between fifth-seeded Cape Elizabeth and fourth-seeded Oak Hill Raiders. The Raiders capitalized on their chances, the Capers squandered theirs, and Oak Hill defeated Cape Elizabeth, 3-1. The Raiders (15-2) will now travel to York to take on the No. […]
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Class B South boys’ hockey semifinals: Gardiner holds off hard-charging Cape Elizabeth
LEWISTON — Jake Folsom heard his name a lot over the loudspeaker at Androscoggin Bank Colisee on Friday night. He’ll get to hear it at least once more when the Tigers return to the Colisee next week. The junior forward scored two goals and assisted on two others to pace second-seeded Gardiner to a 5-4 […]
H.S. Boys’ Hockey: Edward Little holds off Cape Elizabeth in emotional tilt
AUBURN — Edward Little needed to jump start its offense to end a two-game losing streak that came on the heels of a season-opening, two-game winning streak. Unbeaten Cape Elizabeth and senior goalie Grant Rusk made life difficult, yet the Red Eddies found a way to rise to the occasion for a 3-2 boys’ hockey […]
Girls’ hockey: Lewiston/Monmouth/Oak Hill takes out Cape Elizabeth/Waynflete/South Portland
LEWISTON – It took Lewiston/Monmouth/Oak Hill half a period to warm up in Wednesday night’s high school girls’ hockey game against Cape Elizabeth/Waynflete/South Portland, but once the Blue Devils (2-0) got hot, they stayed that way. The hosts put four goals in the back of the net during the closing half of the opening period […]
H.S. Football: Cape Elizabeth survives Spruce Mountain in OT, 35-34
The undefeated Capers twice rallied from a two-touchdown deficit, used a touchdown pass from Jack O’Rourke to Matt Graham to take the lead in overtime, and stuffed a Spruce Mountain two-point conversion attempt on the final play to escape Griffin Field with a 35-34 win Friday night. “We needed to see what we’re made of,” […]
Boys’ Basketball: Cape Elizabeth wins state title at the buzzer over Medomak Valley
PORTLAND — Ethan Murphy delivered Cape Elizabeth’s first state title since 1988 with a layup at the buzzer as the Capers defeated Medomak Valley, 44-42, with a late comeback Friday at Cross Insurance Arena. Muphy’s lay-in capped a 7-0 run in the final minute, denying the Panthers a chance to end a 25-year state title drought. […]
Girls’ Basketball: Cape Elizabeth tops Lincoln Academy for first regional final berth since 1996
PORTLAND — The last time Cape Elizabeth played in a regional final, no one on the current Capers’ roster had been born. Not since 1996 has a regional final included the Capers. That all changed Thursday when ninth-seeded Cape Elizabeth kept its Cinderella run through the Western Class B tournament run alive with a 61-47 victory […]
Girls’ Hockey: Edward Little/Leavitt/Poland Red Hornets shut out Cape Elizabeth/Waynflete
AUBURN — On the back of Shon Collins’ coaching board were five keys to the Red Hornets’ game against Cape Elizabeth/Waynflete. The final bullet point read, “Shoot!!!” The Red Hornets followed their coach’s instructions and peppered Capers goaltender Lily Jordan with 27 shots. Four found the back of the net as the Red Hornets extended […]
Girls’ soccer: Roy’s OT winner lifts Waterville over Cape Elizabeth in Class B title game
PORTLAND — If you’re Lydia Roy, you couldn’t ask for a better way to end your high school career. The Waterville High School senior midfielder scored the game-winning goal with 38.1 seconds remaining in overtime to lift the Panthers to a 1-0 victory over Cape Elizabeth to win the Class B state title Saturday at […]
Girls’ lacrosse: Yarmouth holds off Cape Elizabeth for Class B crown
Grace O’Donnell netted six goals — including three in the first seven minutes — and keeper Mary Kate Gunville stopped a pair of key shots as time ran from the clock in the second half to help the Clippers to a 13-10 win over Cape Elizabeth at Fitzpatrick Stadium. The title is Yarmouth’s fourth in […]