Haley Carter, Skowhegan junior sweeper: Called by Coach Paula Doughty “absolutely the best sweeper I have ever had,” Carter was the backbone of Skowhegan’s defense and made six saves, including three in the playoffs.

Chase Collier, Lisbon senior forward: A finalist for Miss Maine Field Hockey, Collier helped the Greyhounds reach the Class C South final by scoring 21 goals and 13 assists. The Mountain Valley Conference player of the year, she finished her career with 38 goals and 21 assists.

Allison Corbett, Messalonskee senior midfielder: A repeat all-state selection, Corbett had four goals and three assists to help the Eagles reach the Class A North final. Corbett had 30 goals and 16 assists in her career. She will play at Division I St. Joseph’s in Philadelphia.

Hannah Costin, Marshwood senior center midfielder: A three-time all-SMAA pick, Costin won the Faith Littlefield Award as the league’s outstanding player. She collected 16 goals and 14 assists, despite being constantly double-teamed.

Emma Desrochers, Massabesic senior midfielder: Desrochers was valuable in so many aspects as the Mustangs advanced to their first state championship game. She scored seven goals this season and had 23 for her career.

Haley Frizzle, Mt. Ararat senior goalie: Frizzle made 241 saves this season, including some that Coach Krista Chase said “she had no business” saving. She had 648 career saves and will next play at UMaine-Farmington.

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Lexi Fuller, Oak Hill senior sweeper: In helping the Raiders win the Class C state title, Fuller led a defense that gave up only eight goals. She made several defensive saves, and contributed offensively with six goals (including a penalty stroke in the state final) and four assists.

Delaney Keithley, Cony senior midfielder: Keithley, who plays with a combination of speed and power, had 11 goals and two assists, bringing her career totals to 39 goals and 22 assists. She will play at Colby College.

Maliea Kelso, Skowhegan sophomore midfielder: Kelso put in 19 goals and assisted on 16 to help the Indians win another Class A state championship. The key shooter on penalty corners, Kelso has 39 goals and 28 assists in her career.

Autumn Littlefield, Messalonskee sophomore forward: The KVAC player of the year, Littlefield had 11 goals and eight assists, using her ability to dribble and dodge opponents and get off a hard shot. She has 17 goals and 11 assists in just two years and has already verbally committed to Boston College.

Kylie Nelson, Belfast senior forward: A finalist for Miss Maine Field Hockey, Nelson is a repeat all-state selection. She recorded 37 goals and 14 assists to help the Lions to the Class B state championship game. For her career, she had 96 goals and 43 assists. She will next at Division I Bryant University.

Lily Posternak, York senior center midfielder: Bound for Duke University, Posternak is a three-time Player of the Year and was honored with the Miss Maine Field Hockey award. She collected 33 goals and 15 assists while helping the Wildcats win their third consecutive Class B state title.

Coach of the Year

Michele Martin-Moore, Massabesic: When an injury took away one of her starting midfielders late in the season, Martin-Moore had to adjust her lineup. After a couple losses at the end of the regular season, the Mustangs regrouped and won the school’s first regional championship before falling to Skowhegan in the Class A state final.

– Mike Lowe


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