Fort Kent aims for 1-30 state title after 3-0 win over Orono
The Warriors enter Saturday's Class C final in Lewiston with a 14-1-2 record and a rematch against last year's champion Maranacook.
By Thomas Obasi ·
Fort Kent High School girls soccer players will face Maranacook High in the Class C state championship game on Saturday at 1:30 p.m. in Lewiston.
The Warriors secured their spot in the final by defeating Orono 3-0 on Tuesday. This win completes a perfect playoff run in C North, as the team shut out all three opponents in the bracket.
Senior Reese Doucette scored two goals in the first half against Orono, while freshman Hayden Plourde added the third. Head coach Mindy Forino, in her fourth year with the program, said the team played well and met her expectation for a strong start from the first whistle.
Fort Kent enters the rematch with a 14-1-2 season record. Their only loss came to Class B North finalist Presque Isle. Forino noted that the squad relies on depth rather than a single star, stating that all 11 starters are talented and the bench provides reliable options.
The team has scored 62 goals this season. Senior Doucette, who is approaching 100 career goals, and sophomore Tilly Daigle form the primary scoring pair. Plourde, who enters from the bench, also contributes significantly to the offensive output.
Forino described the current roster as having strong chemistry, with players who support one another and the community. She contrasted this group with previous teams that depended on one or two individuals. The squad features an attacking midfield trio of sophomores Lilly Bouchard and Laney Caron and senior Kiley Marquis.
Defense is anchored by senior Niah Durost, junior Avery Marquis, and senior Kamryn Martin. Sophomore Trinity Daigle serves as the goalkeeper. Maranacook defeated Fort Kent 5-0 in last year's state final. Forino said she is excited for the matchup and believes the team can compete, noting that every team is beatable on any given day.
