The Boothbay Region Special Olympic soccer team traveled to Waterville for the State Soccer Competition on Wed. Oct 2 . This soccer competition tests skills and team play.

The team played game 1 against Dover-Foxcroft. and had a very hard time at first getting around Megan Pomerleau but with the skill of Joey Ranco, Grace Giles, and Deshawn Averill they were able to figure it and achieve goals. Goalie Danny Miller and defender Ronda LeConte kept any goal attempts at bay as Boothbay won 4-0. Joey Ranco scored one goal and Deshawn Averill, three. 

In game 2 against the Navigators of Lewiston and cheered on by a pack of good  friends, Boothbay lost. Brian Richard only allowed 1 fly goal kick by Deshawn Averill. Navigators won 2-1.

In game 3 against the Raptors  of Brunswick, Boothbay was victorious again. Joey Ranco set up Vincent Giles moved very fast towards his teammates. Deshawn Averill continued to dominate play along with Amber Hyson, Grace Giles and Anthony Angelico. Donny Dunning kept the goal covered. Boothbay won game 3, 2-0 . Grace Giles and Deshawn Averill each scored a goal.

 In game 4 of the finals, Boothbay played the Navigators again. A new defense was used which seemed to give Boothbay an advantage in the first half. Danny Miller worked the goal in the first half while Valerie Giles and Anthony Angelico worked to move the ball to scoring position. Deshawn Averill scored 2 goals but the Navigators won, 4-2, claiming Gold for tournament. Boothbay came home with Silver. 

It was a fantastic tournament because Blake Chadwick won a 4th place for skill work, scoring all shots on goal, and Piper Rankin had an excellent score for his dribbling skills, improving his personal best allowing him to capture a Bronze.

Four partners/helpers have been practicing with the team and have helped the games move along and helped the team move into championship positions winning Silver and Skills winning a 4th and a Bronze. They are winners too! Coyle, Holden, Edy and Esta Lawler.

Thank you goes to team volunteers Cormac, Don, Mary and Roberta. Many thanks to Special Olympics supporters as well.