Sports Editor
Girls soccer squads were busy this past week as the fall sports season rumbles on. Caribou opened its season with a shutout victory over Madawaska, while other squads enjoyed varying degrees of success.
The following results were reported to the newspaper by presstime.
Limestone/MSSM 4, Central Aroostook 1 — At Limestone Monday, the Eagles (1-1-1) soared to their first victory of the young season. Stephanie Leighton booted in two goals, while Jasmine Cote and Tiana Reyes each added solo goals for the Eagles.
Central Aroostook’s goal scorer was not reported.
Fort Fairfield 5, Easton 2 — At Easton Monday, Kacie York had two goals to lead Fort Fairfield (3-1) to victory over the Bears (1-2-1). Kylie Plourde, Becca Pelkey and Kelsey Turner also had goals for the Tigers.
Sydney Trask and Ariana Babineau each had goals for the Bears.
Washburn 1, Central Aroostook 1 (2 OT) — At Mars Hill Friday, Washburn finally scored its first goal of the season, but it was not enough to come away with a victory as Washburn (0-0-3) had to settle for the tie for the third straight game.
Washburn’s Meagan Saucier scored an unassisted goal with 18 minutes to play in regulation. Brittni Mosher scored off a Rachel Grew assist in the second half for Central Aroostook (3-1-1). Neither team was able to crease the net in either of the two sudden-death, overtime periods.
M. Sauicer and Rayah Saucier combined to make 11 saves on 15 shots for Washburn. Ashley Estabrook had 10 saves on 23 shots for CAHS. Central Aroostook held a 6-2 edge in corner kicks.
“[Friday was a] great game with both teams having lots of chances, but rain in the second half made the ball very hard to control,” Central Aroostook coach Dave Collins said.
Easton 0, Washburn 0 (2 OT)— At Easton Wednesday, neither squad was able to crease the net after 90 minutes of action, resulting in the stalemate. The Beavers (0-0-2), who are still looking for their first goal of the year, had plenty of chances in Wednesday’s game. Washburn out shot the Bears 30-22, but the Beavers held a 7-4 edge in corner kicks. Taylor Burtt had 19 saves for Easton, while M. Saucier had 10 saves for Washburn.
“The girls worked really hard today, and never gave up,” Washburn coach Marcie Barbarula said. “Now we need to work on shooting the ball to the corners of the goals, instead of firing right at the goalie.”
Barbarula added the Beavers need to work on keeping their heads up while moving up the field with the ball, to see open teammates.
Easton coach Rachel Tomlinson said she was pleased with her team’s touches with the ball.
“We’re a very young team, so for us to come out and get the early first-touches on the ball was good to see,” Tomlinson said. “Our goalie, Taylor Burtt, did an outstanding job for us today. She worked hard over the summer and has improved dramatically from a year ago.”
Central Aroostook 3, Fort Fairfield 2 — At Mars Hill Wednesday, Sarah Michaud scored the game-winning goal 20 seconds into the second half to give Central Aroostook the win over Fort Fairfield (2-1). Mosher scored two unassisted goals for the Panthers, while Courtney Churchill had two goals for the Tigers. Central Aroostook goalie Estabrook stopped nine of 25 shots, while Fort Fairfield netminder Allyson Murchison had five saves on 14 shots.
Ashland 9, Wisdom 0 — At Presque Isle Tuesday, Aug. 18, the Hornets (1-0) opened their season in style, blanking Wisdom. Jessica Jimmo netted three goals to lead Ashland. Macie Pelkey added two goals and an assist, while Kayla Cote, Brooke LaBelle, Whitney Donovan, and Rylee Graham each had one goal.
Taylor Baker did not face a shot in goal for the Hornets. Suzie Collins had 19 saves on 28 shots for the Pioneers.
Staff photo/Joseph Cyr
CHARGING AFTER THE BALL is Katie Cyr, front, of Easton during last Wednesday’s girls soccer game against Washburn. Pursuing on the play is Washburn’s Hillary Jackson. The two teams tied 0-0.
Staff photo/Joseph Cyr 
SIDE-STEPPING with the ball is Central Aroostook’s Olivia Garrison, right, while defended by Danielle Pelkey of Limestone/MSSM during Monday’s girls soccer game. The Panthers fell 4-1.
