HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER PLAYOFFS PREVIEW

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) - The Maine Principals’ Association soccer tournament is underway, with several county teams competing for championships across Classes B, C, D and the 8-person bracket.

Class B boys

The Caribou Vikings play Saturday in a preliminary matchup against Medomak Valley. The Vikings are the 8 seed and finished the season with a record of 4-8-2. The Vikings had two wins over Fort Kent earlier this year. The winner of Saturday’s match will face top seed John Bapst, which is undefeated.

The Presque Isle Wildcats are the 4 seed and received a bye into next week’s quarterfinals. They finished the season with a record of 8-5-1, including wins over Foxcroft Academy and Caribou. They will face the winner of the 12-5 matchup between Skowhegan and Erskine.

Class B girls

The Presque Isle Lady Wildcats are the 3 seed and earned a bye. They finished the season with a record of 9-3-2, with two wins over Orono and a win over previously undefeated Fort Kent. They will face the winner of the 11-6 matchup between Lawrence and Skowhegan.

Class C boys

The Fort Kent Warriors are the 3 seed and will face 6 seed Washington Academy. The Warriors finished the season 7-6-1, including wins over Madawaska and Washington Academy.

Class C girls

The Fort Kent Lady Warriors are the top seed, finishing with a record of 11-1-2. Their only loss was against Class B’s Presque Isle. They will face 8th-seeded MCI Saturday at 2 p.m.

The Houlton Lady Shires are the 5 seed. The Lady Shires finished the season with a record of 7-7, including a win over Central. They face 5th-seeded Central High. Star player Ava Ezell said it would mean a lot to the team to make a deep run.

Class D boys

Top seed Madawaska finished the season with a 12-2 record, with their only losses against Class C’s Fort Kent. Madawaska has two wins over Central Aroostook this season. The Owls face 8 seed MSSM in an all-county quarterfinal matchup.

The 2 seed Central Aroostook Panthers have a record of 11-3. Central Aroostook swept both Washburn and Easton this year. They will face 7th-seeded Penobscot Valley.

Defending champion and 3 seed Fort Fairfield has a record of 6-6-2, with a win over Central Aroostook this season. The Tigers face 6th-seeded Washburn. The Beavers finished 4-8-2, including two wins over Hodgdon. They play Tuesday at 3 p.m.

5th-seeded Easton is taking on 4th-seeded Hodgdon. Easton finished 8-6 on the year, including two wins over Hodgdon. Hodgdon finished 9-4-1 and swept Easton during the regular season.

Class D girls

7th-seeded Washburn is taking on 2 seed Fort Fairfield. Washburn finished with a record of 7-7. The Lady Tigers finished the year with a record of 12-2, with their only losses against Central Aroostook and Madawaska. Fort Fairfield plays Washburn next Tuesday at 1 p.m.

6 seed Van Buren takes on 3 seed Central Aroostook next Wednesday at 2 p.m. in an all-county quarterfinal. Central Aroostook finished 11-3 this season, including wins over Ashland and Fort Fairfield. Van Buren finished with a record of 9-5, including a win over Ashland this season.

4 seed Ashland, led by coach Peter Belskis, is taking on 5 seed Madawaska. Ashland finished 9-4-1, and Madawaska went 10-4. Ashland’s star player Addie Labelle was injured earlier in the year, and Sadie Trams has stepped up. Madawaska has a win against Fort Fairfield this season.

8-person bracket

The Wisdom Lady Pioneers are the 2 seed with a record of 12-2. Sisters Madi and Ellie Cyr have played all year for the team. They are looking to return to the state title game. Wisdom awaits the winner of the 7-10 matchup between George Stevens and Penobscot Christian.