Plenty of action ensued with this corner kick placed on net in a middle school soccer game between Kingfield and Phillips. Jumping for the header was Kingfield’s Chris Daly (red, left) and Cal Dixon (blue, right). This contest ended in a 1-1 tie in a well played game. (David Hart photo) NORTH FRANKLIN COUNTY — The end of season middle school soccer playoff tournament began this week.

In boy’s action on Tuesday, Oct. 13, Stratton (1-7) traveled to take on the Lakers (2-5-1).

The winner of that game will travel to top ranked Strong (6-2) on Thursday, Oct. 15 to see who plays in the championship games at Mt. Abram on this coming Saturday night.

In the two-three match-up, Kingfield boys (5-2-1) will host Phillips today, Oct. 14. These two squads have met twice and tied once in their second outing and the advantage went to Kingfield in their first match-up. The winner of this game advances to the championship game at MTA.

Rangeley Laker Mike Haley boots the ball on net in a NFCL middle school match-up against Kingfield last Thursday in Kingfield. Haley’s two PK’s in the game proved to be the difference for Rangeley as they walked away with the win. (David Hart photo) In girls’ action, Kingfield (7-1) was upset by a hard fighting Rangeley (6-2) team, but the Wildcats still remained the top seed after the loss. Kingfield will face the winner of the four-five match-up, who played on Tuesday, Oct. 13. That game featured Stratton (3-5) who hosted Phillips (1-7) in a 3:30 start. Kingfield or the winner of Stratton or Phillips will advance to the championship game on this Saturday.

The Lady Lakers (6-2) as the second seed will host Strong (3-5) on Wednesday, Oct. 14. The winner of this contest will get an invite to the championship game under the lights at Mt. Abram.

Kingfield’s Elise Luce and Stratton defender Maddi Chamberlin jockey for position on the ball. The two teams met last Tuesday in regular season action. Kingfield received their seventh win that afternoon in a well-played game. (David Hart photo) Large crowds typically arrive at the championship games. Girls’ first kick is scheduled for a 6 p.m. start with boys’ action to follow.
Standings
NFCL Middle School Boys
Strong 6-2
Kingfield 5-2-1
Phillips 4-2-2
Rangeley 2-5-1
Stratton 1-7
NFCL Middle School Girls
Kingfield 7-1
Rangeley 6-2
Strong 3-5
Stratton 3-5
Phillips 1-7

Stratton keeper Rollie Zagnoli makes a stop on Kingfield striker Ducky Rivera who placed the ball on net. The Bobcats visited the Wildcats last Tuesday and the home team came away with the win. (David Hart photo)
The Rangeley Lady Lakers visited Kingfield last Thursday. The Laker defense held Kingfield scoreless and came away with the win. Here Kingfield’s Emily Listowich tries to maneuver the ball past a tough Rangeley defender. (David Hart photo)