FORT KENT, Maine — The Warriors bounced back from an early Tigers offensive push, on Sept. 26, coming away with a 4-2 win, as two highly ranked teams squared off in Fort Kent.
The Fort Kent Warriors (6-1) sit atop the Class C North standings, while the Fort Fairfield Tigers (8-3) are in second place in Class C, following the contest.
“This is the heart of the season now,” said Warriors head coach Robby Nadeau, prior to the game. “Teams start to coalesce and come together, or they fall apart.”
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- Tiger goalkeeper Malcolm Langner surveys the field after making a save during the Sept. 26 game at Fort Kent. The Warriors won, 4-2. (Don Eno)
Lorenzo Viano scored an early first-half goal for Fort Fairfield, assisted by Alex Sprague. The Tigers played effectively, pushing the ball ahead quickly.
The Warriors came back, however, and scored four second-half goals.
Niko Naranja scored the Warrior’s first goal in the second half and then assisted on a goal by Noah Martin.
Naranja added an assist on Kayden Nadeau’s goal, which proved to be the game-winner. Martin added a second goal on a penalty kick.
Isaac Cyr netted a goal for the Tigers in the second half, assisted by Sprague.
Fort Kent’s Reece Pelletier had eight saves on 13 shots and Malcom Langner had 13 saves on 19 shots for the Tigers.
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- Dawson Watson of Fort Fairfield, right, attempts to steal the ball from Fort Kent’s Kayden Nadeau, at Fort Kent, Tuesday, Sept. 26. (Don Eno)
The Lady Warriors defeated the Fort Fairfield girls 8-0, in Tuesday’s first game.
Lacy Pelletier and Amanda Thibeault each had two goals for the 5-3 Warriors. Samantha Roy, Jacylyn Pelletier, Cassidy Lovley and Kate Lamarre each pitched in a goal.
Despite their hustle and strong play, the Tigers were unable to stop the sharp passing and restless offensive push from the Warriors.
Colin Goshorn of the Tigers defends the Warriors’ Niko Naranja during the game played Sept. 26 in Fort Kent. (Don Eno)
Lyndsay Ouellette collected the shutout for the Warriors. Jess Halsey made 14 saves on 26 shots for the Tigers, who dropped to 1-9 following the loss.
Brenna Levasseur of Fort Fairfield, left, battles Fort Kent’s Samantha Roy for possession during the Sept. 26 match at Fort Kent.
(Don Eno)
