GMS is wrapping up its fall sports season. While the younger players gained valuable experience and learned to work together as a team, the eighth graders are looking to their future as they get ready to compete at the high school level.

Girls Soccer: The seventh grade girls’ soccer team is currently 6-0 with two games remaining (this Monday and Tuesday). Coach Kim Fotter said even more important than the wins is the great sportsmanship the team has displayed throughout the season. “The girls have great team chemistry and it is evident that they really enjoy playing with one another. They are a talented team with bright futures ahead,” she said. “I am proud of their hard work and feel honored to have been able to work with them this season.”

“The eighth grade girls soccer team is a very close group of girls on/off the field,” said Coach Michael Coffin. He shared that they work very hard every day to improve their game and many will continue playing into high school and beyond. The team’s record is 6-1 with two games remaining.

Boys Soccer: The seventh grade boys soccer team finished the season 3-3-2. Griffin Gammon led the way offensively with six goals and four assists. Harry Baber and Riley Dever scored three goals each during the season. Berthiume said, “The boys have worked hard and have improved each game.”

The eighth grade boys soccer team just finished the season with a 5-2-2 record. “They featured a balanced attack with five consistent goal scorers in Jackson Morrell (five goals), Gabe Michaud (four goals), Jack Luciano (four goals), Taylor Farr (four goals), and Cole Smith (three goals),” Berthiume shared.

Field Hockey: The 6/7th grade field hockey team is heading into its last game of the season with a record of 8-0. Coach Sis Deans shared that her team dedicated its game against Windham to those dealing with cancer after sharing the news of her niece who was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. When she asked how many players had relatives affected by cancer, Deans was surprised to see so many hands raised. “Because of that, I told them this can’t just be about my niece, this has to be about all your loved ones, too.”

Before the game, the girls wrote the names of their loved ones affected by cancer on one arm and their player number on the other. If a player wasn’t directly affected by cancer, they honored Deans’ niece by writing her name. Deans said, “Bringing up what was happening with my niece that day really opened up an amazing dialog and a sharing of heartfelt experiences.”

This year’s eighth grade team had a tremendous season. The girls are currently 9-0 with one game left, recently beating undefeated Falmouth. Coach Lisa Shiers said, “All of the girls have grown and improved so much this season. The team also owes many thanks to the sixth and seventh graders who have come and played up on our team and helped us all season long.” She said their undefeated season thus far has depended on them. “All of the eighth graders will make a big impact on the high school program next year,” she said.

Editor’s Note: Cross Country details were unavailable.