Jon Shardlow resigned his position as girls’ soccer coach at Falmouth High School after less than two seasons.

The resignation comes after Falmouth’s first loss of the season, 3-2 against rival Yarmouth on Saturday.

Athletic Director Todd Livingston said Shardlow believed he needed to resign in “the best interests of the program.” Jon Meek, an assistant coach, took over as interim head coach for Thursday’s game at Wells, a 7-0 win. Livingston would not comment on specific reasons for the resignation but did say Shardlow had the school’s support.

A message left on Shardlow’s cell phone and another sent to his e-mail address were not answered Thursday night.

Shardlow was twice named regional coach of the year by the National Soccer Coaches Association, most recently after the 2008 season when he coached the Waynflete girls to the Class C state title. He was hired by Falmouth last year and took the team to the Western Class B final, losing to York.

He coached at South Portland before moving to Waynflete.

FALMOUTH 7, WELLS 0: Jamie Sabo had two goals and two assists, and the Yachtsmen (4-1) pulled away with six goals in the second half at Wells (0-5).

Mary Kowalsky, Abby Cavalero, Alex Bernier, Jessie L’Heureux and Sarah Weigel also scored.

CAPE ELIZABETH 2, GREELY 1: Abby Houghton scored from Karyn Barrett on a corner with 27 minutes left to give the Capers (3-0) the edge over the visiting Rangers (2-1)

Barrett started the scoring nine minutes into the first. Kelly Burrell pulled Greely even with 19 minutes left in the half.

WAYNFLETE 4, NYA 1: Ella Millard scored two goals to pace the Flyers (2-1) over the Panthers (1-3) at Portland.

Becca Smith scored early for the Flyers, who led 3-0 at halftime. Lydia Stegemann provided the fourth goal.

Moira Lachance scored for NYA.

BIDDEFORD 2, SOUTH PORTLAND 1: Amethyst Hersom scored 3:13 into overtime to give the Tigers (2-3) a win over the Red Riots (0-4) at South Portland.

Biddeford forced overtime when Maraka Soule scored with 29 seconds remaining in regulation, offsetting an early goal by Marina Gagne.

BRUNSWICK 4, ERSKINE ACADEMY 0: Dakota Foster had two goals and an assist to lead the Dragons (5-0) over the Eagles (2-3) at Brunswick.

Allison Hill and Rachel Moroney also scored, and Allie Walton had three assists.

YORK 3, LAKE REGION 1: Addie Labonte scored twice in the final 12 minutes to lift the Wildcats (4-0) over the Lakers (1-4) at Naples.

Kayla Swasey scored for York in the first half. Tiana Carter answered for Lake Region in the second half.

FREEPORT 3, GRAY-NEW GLOUCESTER 3: Alexandra Mitch’s goal off a corner kick with 33 seconds left in regulation enabled Freeport (4-1-1) to escape with a draw against the Patriots (0-2-1) at Gray.

Aubrey Pennell and Brooke Heathco also scored for Freeport.

Taylor Darnell had a pair of goals and Julia Martell added one for Gray-New Gloucester.

OLD ORCHARD BEACH 3, TRAIP ACADEMY 2: Amy Twohig’s goal in the closing minutes gave the Seagulls (2-3) a victory over the Rangers (0-4) at Old Orchard Beach.

Olivia Dubois and Kelsey Koenigs also scored for OOB. Emily Hartley and Allie Barrett answered for Traip.

FIELD HOCKEY

SCARBOROUGH 6, BONNY EAGLE 0: Sarah Bunting scored three goals for the Red Storm (4-0) in their win over the Scots (3-2) at Standish.

Karli-Ann Gilbert, Lauren Sullivan and Kristen Felt added a goal apiece.

PORTLAND 5, DEERING 2: Effie Drew scored two of her three goals in the first half to start the visiting Bulldogs (3-2) on their way to a win over the Rams (0-5).

Ellen Tafferre and Alex Thompson also scored for Portland, which led 2-0 at halftime.

Olivia Lourie and Lily Hampton scored for Deering.

GORHAM 2, NOBLE 1: Alyssa Clark scored her second goal of the game 1:07 into the second half as the Rams (2-3) beat the Knights (1-4) at North Berwick.

Clark and Noble’s Becca Osborne scored in the first five minutes.

THORNTON ACADEMY 1, WINDHAM 1: Molly McVetty scored for Windham (0-4-1) in the seventh minute, and Katrina Thibodeau answered for the Golden Trojans (2-1-1) seven minutes later at Windham.

MASSABESIC 1, MARSHWOOD 0: Nikki Kent tipped in a cross from Sam Emmons with 19:19 remaining to lift the Mustangs (3-2) over the Hawks (2-2-1) at Waterboro.

CHEVERUS 2, SANFORD 1: Staci Swallow tipped in a free hit with 11:18 remaining to give Cheverus (5-0) a win over the Redskins (2-2) at Sanford.

Emily Sawchuck’s unassisted goal midway through the second half put Cheverus ahead. Sanford tied it 38 seconds later on a goal by Natalie Ledue.

KENNEBUNK 3, MCAULEY 0: Cheyenne Knox scored two goals to lead the Rams (3-1-1) over the Lions (2-3) at Kennebunk.

WELLS 3, LAKE REGION 2: Jill Sledzieski scored two second-half goals to lift the Warriors (5-2) over the Lakers (2-3) at Wells.

Jenni Schmitt opened the scoring for Wells. Monica Couillion tied it later in the first half, and Chelcie Murch scored a late goal for the Lakers.

OXFORD HILLS 1, MT. ARARAT 0: Ashley West scored off a penalty corner in the second half as the Vikings (3-2) edged the Eagles (3-3) at South Paris.

BELFAST 4, ERSKINE ACADEMY 0: Lauren Rice scored two goals for the Lions (3-2) in a win over the Eagles (0-5) at South China.

 

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