2022

The Clippers shot to a quick 5-0 lead and while the explosive Capers forged an 11-11 tie at halftime, another 5-0 run in the third period produced enough of a lead to allow Yarmouth to hold on and enjoy an inspirational 18-16 victory. Killian Marsh had six goals, Peter Psyhogeos added five and Colter Olson added four.

Last June, Yarmouth’s boys’ lacrosse team celebrated its second consecutive Class B state title. The Clippers are about to embark on their quest for a third. File photos.

Coach: Jon Miller (second year)

2021 record: 10-6 (Beat Marshwood, 13-10, to win second consecutive Class B state title)

Top returning players: Zhi Cowles (Senior), Steve Fulton (Senior), Cam Miller (Senior), Oliver Prinn (Senior), Peter Psyhogeos (Senior), Killian Marsh (Junior)

Pivotal games: April 23 CAPE ELIZABETH, April 27 @ Greely, April 30 @ Brunswick, May 11 @ Cape Elizabeth, May 23 @ Waynflete, May 25 GREELY, June 1 NYA

Coach’s comment: “We have some soccer and basketball guys who have already won state titles this year. Strong senior leaders. We have a lot of offense returning. We’ll rely heavily on those guys. We have a couple core defenders back and a freshman goalie. We’ll have to win some high-scoring games. We want to win Class B again. I’m excited for the season.”

The Forecaster’s forecast: Yarmouth peaked in the postseason last year and was able to bookend the pandemic with a second straight Class B state title. With this year’s roster boasting several top-notch student-athletes who have already enjoyed winning a title in other sports this school year, the seeds for success are in place. They just need time to grow.

Senior Cam Miller is a top returner for the Clippers this spring.

Yarmouth’s attack features Psyhogeos, the school’s Winter Athlete of the Year, last seen leading the Clippers basketball team to the Gold Ball. Psyhogeos, a captain, was a first-team league all-star last spring and will score his share of goals. Marsh is another threat up top. Fulton (who starred in soccer and was named Yarmouth’s Fall Athlete of the Year after leading the Clippers to the crown) and Prinn are the other captains and they’ll anchor the midfield. Fulton was a second-team all-star last season. Replacing standout faceoff specialist Wyatt Sullivan will be junior Jaxson Dauphinee or sophomore Michael McGonagle. Defensively, Miller, an all-star last year, and Cowles return in front of freshman John Wallace in goal.

The Clippers again willingly take on the best teams in the state and while that might mean they’ll take some lumps over the course of the season, it also means they’ll be battle-tested by the time the postseason arrives and ready to take on the challenge of going for another Class B championship. The only thing this program has yet to do is win three state titles in a row. If all goes well, that could happen June 18 at Fitzpatrick Stadium.