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Boys’ lacrosse: Cape Elizabeth routs Falmouth in clash of unbeaten teams
For the second time in five days, the Capers blow out one of their expected challengers for the Class A title.
By MICHAEL HOFFERThe Forecaster
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Cape Elizabeth s Colin Campbell drives with the ball as Falmouth s Caden Barnard moves in on defense during the Capers 14-5 win on Saturday in Cape Elizabeth. Shawn Patrick Ouellette/Staff Photographer
CAPE ELIZABETH Cape Elizabeth’s boys’ lacrosse team continues to live up to the hype as the best squad in the state.
After an emphatic 15-goal victory at two-time reigning Class A champion Thornton Academy on Tuesday, the Capers faced another big test Saturday at Hannaford Field against rival Falmouth. But Cape dominated at both ends of the field and produced another impressive win.
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Boys’ lacrosse: Cape Elizabeth wants its crown back
The Capers have been the kings of Maine high school boys lacrosse for more than three decades, but their current players have yet to reach a title game.
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Cape Elizabeth senior Archie McEvoy gains control of the ball amongst a crowd of York players during Monday s game at Cape ELizabeth. Brianna Soukup/Staff Photographer
The kings want their crown back.
By Cape Elizabeth High boys’ lacrosse standards, going three years without a state title appearance – let alone a championship – is an eternity. Never mind that in 2020, there was a pandemic and the season wasn’t even played. It still constitutes a drought for the Capers, and 2021 is the last chance for the current seniors to claim a banner of their own.