High schools Thursday: Bonny Eagle football stays unbeaten

High‑School Sports Highlights: Bonny Eagle’s Four‑Touchdown Victory, Volleyball Thrills, and Field‑Hockey Domination

Standish, Maine – Thursday night – The high‑school sports scene in Maine was packed with action last night, from a dominant football performance by the Bonny Eagle to a flurry of wins across volleyball, boys’ and girls’ soccer, and field hockey. Here’s the full rundown of the standout games played in Standish and nearby towns.

Football: Bonny Eagle Keeps an Unblemished Record

The Bonny Eagle (7‑0) faced Exeter, New Hampshire (3‑4), in a Thursday night showdown that was largely one‑sided. Quarterback Lucas Klehn delivered a stellar performance, rushing for four touchdowns that sealed a 35‑14 victory for the Eagle.

• Exeter’s early lead: Exeter struck first when Sam Gibney ran five yards for a touchdown.
• Eagle’s comeback: Klehn answered with a 34‑yard run in the second quarter, followed by a 7‑yard plunge to tie the game. A 1‑yard touchdown just before halftime gave the Eagles a 14‑7 lead.
• Second‑half firepower: Klehn added a 4‑yard run in the third quarter for a 28‑7 lead, and Ben Noe capped the game with a 3‑yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter.
• Exeter’s late surge: Tyler Ream connected on a 44‑yard pass to Jackson McDonald late in the third quarter, but the Eagles held on for the win.

With the victory, the Bonny Eagle remains unbeaten at 8‑0, while Exeter falls to 3‑4.

Volleyball: Deering, Marshwood, and Portland Sweep the Competition

Three high‑school volleyball tournaments were played in Standish, all ending with 3‑0 clean‑sheet victories.

• Deering vs. Falmouth (7‑6): Deering won in straight sets, 25‑21, 25‑23, 25‑15. Blake Gayle recorded 11 kills for Deering, while Falmouth’s Olive Clark added 12 kills of her own.
• Marshwood vs. Sanford (8‑5): Marshwood dominated in three sets, 25‑22, 25‑18, 25‑18. Julia Sudol finished with nine kills and five blocks, and Hannah Tuttle had 20 digs for the Hawks.
• Portland vs. Biddeford (7‑6): Portland swept the Tigers 25‑19, 25‑22, 25‑22. Asanti Bendasta led the Bulldogs with 12 kills.

Boys’ Soccer: Fryeburg, Pine Tree, and Lincoln Take the Field

Three boys’ soccer matches took place in and around Standish, with each winning team pulling off decisive victories.

• Fryeburg Academy vs. Gray‑New Gloucester (10‑2‑1 vs. 3‑10): Fryeburg’s Raiders dominated, scoring five goals in the first half alone. Eduardo de Matta, Gabriel Kosnitzer, Pedro Barata, Joao de Melo, and Joaquim Peres all found the net.
• Pine Tree Academy vs. Telstar (10‑0 vs. 10‑1): Pine Tree’s Breakers earned a 1‑0 win thanks to Lucky Kabeya’s rebound‑goal. Defender Abner Poland made a crucial stop in the first half.
• Lincoln Academy vs. Waterville (8‑4 vs. 0‑10‑3): Lincoln’s Eagles shut out the Panthers 3‑0, with goals from James Hanley, Mat Walther, and Jesus Faura Ruiz. Goalie Joey Crooker made two saves, while Waterville’s Khaled Alnabelsi stopped 12 shots.

Girls’ Soccer: North Yarmouth Dominates, While Other Teams Shine

Several girls’ soccer contests delivered exciting moments, with North Yarmouth Academy and others posting strong victories.

• North Yarmouth Academy vs. Wells (9‑3 vs. 0‑10‑1): The Panthers scored nine goals, led by Delphine Daniel, Ellie Seely, Lily Ouellette, and Cappy Daniel. Reese Collin added a goal for Wells.
• Cheverus vs. Windham (7‑5 vs. 10‑2‑1): Cheverus’ Stags edged Windham 1‑0, with McKinley Ramsey scoring in the second half. Marian Pitney earned the shutout.
• Medomak Valley vs. Erskine Academy (2‑10‑1 vs. 6‑5‑2): Medomak Valley’s Panthers won 1‑0, with Jules Blake scoring after a defensive save by Erskine’s goalkeeper Eryn Young.
• Freeport vs. Traip Academy (9‑3 vs. 9‑3‑2): Freeport’s Falcons captured a 3‑1 win, with Joanie Sacks and Ella Tracy each netting a goal and an assist.
• South Portland vs. Portland (8‑2‑2 vs. 3‑8‑2): The Red Riots shut out the Bulldogs 3‑0, with Violet Wedick and Maci Rascher each scoring and assisting.
• Gray‑New Gloucester vs. Waynflete (4‑10 vs. 4‑7‑1): The Patriots edged the Flyers 3‑2, with Ida Waterman leading the scoring with two goals and an assist.

Field Hockey: Biddeford, Sanford/Kennebunk, and Cheverus Dominate

Three field‑hockey matchups in Standish ended in decisive victories for the home teams.

• Biddeford vs. Falmouth (11‑2 vs. 8‑5): Biddeford’s Tigers won 5‑0. Mia Mariello, Rachel Lagasse, and Milania Jackson each scored.
• Sanford/Kennebunk vs. Scarborough (9‑3 vs. 2‑10): Sanford/Kennebunk’s Spartans prevailed 9‑1. Hailey Payeur, Reese Beaudoin, Paige Sevigny, Miranda Payeur, Ella Tederous, and Zoey McCann all contributed.
• Cheverus vs. Marshwood (13‑0 vs. 5‑7): Cheverus’ Stags extended their winning streak to