WESTBROOK — A downpour brought an abrupt halt to an SMAA boys’ soccer game Thursday night between Cheverus and Westbrook at Olmsted Field.

Play was halted 17:47 into the first half when game officials sent the teams to their benches before conferring with both coaches.

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And the winner was … rain. The Cheverus-Westbrook game was called after 17 minutes Thursday night, after Alex Nason of Cheverus got his head on the ball. Noor Abdulabas, left, and Mohammed Alkinani of Westbrook defend. Derek Davis/Staff Photographer

“Based on the field conditions, (the game) became unplayable,” Westbrook Athletic Director Mike Connolly said. “The officials said (they were) already soaked and wet and it (didn’t) make any difference to (them), but it was getting into a situation where it could be unsafe for the kids. As much as we want to get games in when we can, we don’t want to jeopardize anyone’s safety.”

Connolly was unsure of a makeup date.

This was the last regular-season game for the Blue Blazes. Cheverus is scheduled to play Tuesday night at Gorham, the last day of the regular season as mandated by the Maine Principals’ Association.

Because the game was halted in the first half, it will be replayed in its entirety.

Westbrook led 1-0 before the game was called off. Gradi Lapika scored at 6:46 on a rebound. He fired a left-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area after Cheverus goalie Jake Tomkinson slid to kick the ball from Alex Nason, who had broken in alone on the left.

Westbrook (6-5-1) and Cheverus (6-3-3) are jockeying for position in the Western Class A Heal point standings.

The region’s top four teams – Falmouth, Scarborough, Gorham and Deering – have secured spots in the quarterfinals of the regional tournament.

The Stags and Blazes are expected to be among the eight teams that will qualify for the preliminary round. The outcome of their game could determine their final seeding.

GREATER PORTLAND CHRISTIAN 10, A.R. GOULD 1: Ethan Spaulding scored three goals as visiting Greater Portland Christian (11-2-1) downed A.R. Gould (1-11) at South Portland.

Spaulding, a sophomore, set a school career scoring record with 61 goals. The previous mark of 60 was set by Anthony Simpson in 2010.

Other milestones in the match included two first career goals, by first-year Jermey Daigneault and senior center back Chris Purinton in his last regular-season game.

Matt Hammond had two assists and two goals, one off a flip throw from John Konczal.

Teddy Lane, Eddie Daigneault and Jeremiah Hammond also scored for the Lions. Hammond also had three assists.

Ryan Brikbeck scored for A.R. Gould in the first half.

WINDHAM 2, PORTLAND 1: Isaiah Connors sent a cross to the far post that was settled and knocked in by Josh Dugas with 3:53 left in the second overtime to lift the Eagles (4-8-1) over the Bulldogs (5-6-2) at Windham.

Gene Gumaer of Windham opened the scoring with 10 minutes left in the first half. The Bulldogs tied it when Pavel Bobe scored off his own rebound with 5:03 left in regulation.

Kyle Joseph stopped 11 shots for Windham, including a save on a breakaway with just over a minute left in regulation.

Bobby Brittingham of Portland finished with eight saves.

SCARBOROUGH 4, THORNTON ACADEMY 0: Noah Stracqualursi scored the first two goals for the Red Storm (12-0-1), who took a 3-0 halftime lead against the Trojans (7-3-3) at Saco.

Garrett King closed out the first-half scoring and Sam Ware added a goal on a penalty kick.

WAYNFLETE 5, TRAIP ACADEMY 0: Harry Baker-Connick scored twice to lead the Flyers (9-1-2) over the Rangers (1-10-2) at Portland.

Abel Alemayo, Clancy Mitchell and Ilyas Abdi also scored for the Flyers, who led 4-0 at halftime.

Milo Belleau made three saves for the shutout. Sam Emerson and Blue Clark combined for 10 saves for Traip.

DEERING 5, BIDDEFORD 0: Jonathan Bujambi had a goal and an assist for the Rams (10-1-1), who scored four times in the second half to pull away from the Tigers (2-11) at Portland.

Ez Cordeiro scored his first career goal to give the Rams a 1-0 lead in the first half. Hany Ramadan and Paulo DeMarco added second-half goals, and Deering also scored on an own goal.

RICHMOND 10, VALLEY 2: Marcus Blake scored three goals to lead the Bobcats (13-0) over Valley (3-10) at Richmond.

Nate Vintinner, Curtis Anderson, Cameron Emmons, Brendan Emmons, Zach Small, Tyler Soucy and Logan Anair added goals for Richmond.

GIRLS’ SOCCER

RICHMOND 6, VALLEY 0: Kelsea Anair and Amber Loon each scored three goals to lead the Bobcats (13-0) over Valley (1-12) at Richmond.

Meranda Martin added two assists for Richmond, and Destiny Anair, Molly Meagher and Kelsea Anair had one assist apiece.

VOLLEYBALL

CAPE ELIZABETH 3, GREELY 0: Tess Haller had seven kills and four blocks, and Maggie Dadmun collected 20 assists and six digs to lead the Capers (11-2) past the Rangers (12-2) at Cape Elizabeth.

Lydia Brenneman added 27 digs for the Capers, who won by scores of 27-25, 25-23 and 25-22.

Kayley Cimino had eight kills and four assists, and Alex Tebbs added five aces and eight kills for Greely.

YARMOUTH 3, NORTH YARMOUTH ACADEMY 0: Morgan Hamre had seven aces and 16 service points for the visiting Clippers (12-1) against the Panthers (3-10) at Yarmouth.

Libby King added four aces and 10 service points for the Clippers, who won 25-12, 25-5 and 25-21.

KENNEBUNK 3, WINDHAM 0: Kaleigh Haroldsen converted several hitting opportunities into points as the Rams (4-9) won 25-21, 25-20 and 25-16 against the Eagles (6-7) at Kennebunk.

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