Triumph was constant this past school year for Scarborough athletic teams, as every sports season featured at least one state championship.

The year began with a title on the pitch and ended with a crown on the diamond and in-between, girls’ track won a pair of championships while boys’ swimming also finished atop the heap.

Here’s a look back:

Girls’ soccer

Scarborough celebrates after beating Bangor for its second straight Class A girls’ soccer state championship in November. File photos.

Scarborough’s girls’ soccer team won the 2022 Class A title in overtime on a legendary header off a corner kick from Lana Djuranovic. With Djuranovic returning to lead the way, the Red Storm were expected to win it again this past fall and she and they didn’t disappoint.

Scarborough won its first three games, then was shocked in overtime by visiting Thornton Academy, 3-2. That would be the Red Storm’s only blemish, however, as they closed on a 10-game win streak, outscoring the opposition over 14 games by a margin of 52 goals to six.

In the quarterfinals, Scarborough blanked South Portland, 5-0. After downing Cheverus in the semifinals, 2-0, the Red Storm built a two-goal lead against Gorham in the regional final, watched the Rams roar back late to tie it, then survived and advanced, 3-2, on a goal from unlikely hero, junior Emerson Flaker, in overtime. Bangor was the last team standing and behind a goal from Djuranovic (on a penalty kick) and another from Maya Taylor, Scarborough won the crown, 2-0, finishing the season 17-1.

“It’s really gratifying,” said the University of Miami-bound Djuranovic, who finished with a program-record 32 goals and five assists on the season, giving her a program-record 79 goals and 104 points for her career. “Coming into the season, we had a state championship under our belt, but that just made everyone want to get us more. We had a lot of pressure and I’m glad we came through at the end.”

“It wasn’t easy,” added Red Storm coach Mike Farley. “We had no easy games. We were challenged the whole year. We got battle-tested and that’s what you need going into playoffs. I’m really proud of these kids because I know how hard they work and how banged up they are. They all feel different. To get here this many times and to win four, I’m so proud of the program. We measure ourselves by getting to this game. It’s not an easy measuring stick.”

Girls’ indoor track

Kyleigh Record helped the Red Storm to a Class A girls’ indoor track title, Scarborough’s first since 2018. File photo

Scarborough’s girls’ indoor track team liked its chances entering the Class A state meet in February and the Red Storm had just enough to capture a title for the first time in six years.

Scarborough tallied 63.5 points, holding off runner-up Bangor (57), which had won the past three championships. Leading the way was Laurel Driscoll, who came in second in the mile (5 minutes, 6.44 seconds), third in the 800 (2:25.99) and third in the two-mile (11:43.33), and Kyleigh Record, who placed second in the 800 (2:25.04) and fourth in the mile (5:24.27).

“It was very much a team effort,” Driscoll said.

Boys’ swimming

Scarborough’s boys’ swim team celebrates its victory in 400 free relay which also garnered the Red Storm the Class A team championship. File photo. 

Scarborough’s boys’ swim team also captured a championship during the winter.

The Red Storm’s third in a row.

Scarborough tallied 275 points, which was just enough to defeat Edward Little/Leavitt/Poland (257.5).  The Red Storm had to finish ahead of ELP in the final event, the 400 free relay, and did so and more, as Stephen Ranger, Jacob Ducey, Ryan Vigue and Owen Kasper posted a first-place time of 3 minutes, 28.03 seconds.

“That just shows as individuals, we have enough talent to score high, but together, we do better,” Vigue said. “We knew coming in it was going to be a hard-fought battle.”

“Either way, it’s satisfying,” added Red Storm coach Morgan Royle. “But this, it’s like icing. They knew every single point counted. They fought for every single race they had. I’m so proud of them.”

Girls’ outdoor track

Emerson Flaker ekes out a narrow victory in the girls’ 100 at the Class A outdoor state meet. Flaker helped pace Scarborough to the championship. File photo.

While Scarborough’s girls hadn’t won an indoor championship since 2018, it had been even longer outdoors, as 2012 was the last occasion, and was also the last time that indoor and outdoor came in first in the same season.

Those droughts came to an end on the first of June, as Scarborough tallied 101 points, which was enough to beat Bangor (86.5). The Red Storm were led by junior standout Emerson Flaker, who won the 100 (12.15 seconds), 200 (26.14) and 400 (57.96).

“I was not expecting to win the 100,” Flaker said. “Especially it being that close. When I saw the times, it was a shock. And a school record. I definitely leaned as hard as I could. I almost fell.”

Flaker was also part of a champion 4×400 relay team, which also included Margaret Booth, Avery Pettingill and Kyleigh Record, which posted a time of 4 minutes, 8.23 seconds. Record was also first in the 800 (2:19.71). Laurel Driscoll captured the two-mile (11:05.66) and was runner-up in the mile (4:57.15). Isabella Harmon won the pole vault (10-7) and tied for fourth in the high jump (5-0).

Baseball

Scarborough’s baseball team celebrates following the final out of the Class A state final, a 7-0 victory over Messalonskee. File photo.

The final championship came on the diamond, as baseball completed a run that caught many by surprise.

Scarborough couldn’t get past the quarterfinals a year ago, losing to Marshwood, but this season, the Red Storm stumbled just one time. After winning its first seven games, Scarborough lost at home to Deering, then won its final eight regular season contests to wind up first in Class A South.

The Red Storm then made their run, in the regional tournament, ousting Gorham (3-1) in the quarterfinals, Marshwood (5-2) in the semifinals and preseason favorite Falmouth (5-0) in the Class A South Final.

The final hurdle was Messalonskee and Scarborough was never seriously tested.

The Red Storm took a 3-0 lead in the top of the first and that was more than enough for starter Zak Sanders. Sanders and Patrick McCue drove in runs in the second and in the sixth, RBI hits from Sanders and Mason Porter put the finishing touches on a 7-0 victory.

“It’s a testament to the kids and the work they’ve put in since March,” Scarborough coach Wes Ridlon added. “They’ve believed since day one where we’d be. It’s very exciting. We weren’t dominant but strong in every aspect.  The guys believed in themselves. They checked off every goal and played their best at the end. Going in, I thought we had a shot. I knew we had the pitching. As the season went on, I thought we could do it on offense. The offense came to life with timely hits. Just what I hoped we’d do.”