It was a perfect day to be playing field hockey at Cape Elizabeth High Monday, sunny and a nice breeze to keep everyone cool.
Sixteen teams, from Dexter to Hiram to Waterboro and points between, gathered on three fields at Cape Elizabeth for an annual play day, where coaches start learning about their players in game situations.
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Yarmouth's Susannah Daggett slips a shot past Greely keeper Michelle Gray for a goal on Monday in Cape Elizabeth. Yarmouth and Greely were among the 16 squads that took part in Cape's annual play day, during which teams play five or six 25-minute games. Photos by John Patriquin/Staff Photographer
Ali Saxton leads her Cheverus teammates through the post-game handshakes after playing Mt. Ararat in Cape Elizabeth. Teams from as far as Dexter participated.
Lindsey Smith of Mt. Ararat carries the ball as Sarah Laquerre of Cheverus defends on Monday in Cape Elizabeth.
With the Maine Principals’ Association restricting the number of dates each team can play for non-countable games, the schedule was packed.
Each team played at least five 25-minute games, some played six. For many, it was a chance to see younger players getting their first varsity action.
The regular season begins on Aug. 31.
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