Game Recap / Boys Varsity Soccer
Breakers Take 1st Place with 8–0 Victory Over Carrabec/Madison; Verrill Scores 4
By Breakers Media Team · October 9, 2026
FREEPORT, Maine — October 9, 2026 — Friday afternoon’s matchup between 2nd-place Pine Tree Academy and 3rd-place Carrabec/Madison carried major implications for the MPA Boys 8-Person South standings. The Breakers rose to the occasion with a dominant 8–0 victory, powered by 4 goals from Collin Verrill, to move into 1st place with a game in hand over 2nd-place Telstar.
Breakers Take Control Early
Pine Tree Academy took control of the match early, building a 3–0 advantage by halftime. The Breakers continued their offensive surge after the break, adding 5 more goals in the 2nd half.
With approximately 15 minutes remaining, the match ended under the mercy rule, sealing an emphatic victory in a contest between 2 of the region’s top 3 teams.
Verrill Leads the Attack
Collin Verrill delivered a standout performance with 4 goals and 1 assist, leading a balanced offensive effort that saw several Breakers contribute.
8th-grader Sam Cornish played a major role in the victory, recording 3 assists and drawing a penalty kick. His performance highlighted the impact PTA’s younger players are making at the varsity level.
Lucky Kabeya and Santiago Lopez each contributed 1 goal and 1 assist, while Alpha Kabagambe added another goal. Rio Soram converted the penalty kick drawn by Cornish to complete PTA’s 8-goal performance.
Breakers Move into 1st Place
The victory carried significance beyond the final score. Entering the match in 2nd place, PTA faced a 3rd-place Carrabec/Madison team with plenty at stake in the regional standings.
The Breakers’ convincing win propelled them into 1st place in MPA Boys 8-Person South, ahead of Telstar with a game in hand over the 2nd-place Rebels.
With the regular season approaching its conclusion, PTA has positioned itself strongly in the race for postseason seeding.
Watch the Breakers in Action
Friday’s game was livestreamed on the PTA Athletics YouTube channel, giving families, alumni, and supporters an opportunity to follow the action beyond the sidelines. The recording captures all 8 goals from the Breakers’ victory.
Up Next: Greenville
The Breakers return to action Tuesday, October 13, when they travel to face Greenville High School. With momentum building and 1st place now in their hands, PTA will look to continue its strong run toward the postseason.
Game recap and goal footage contributed by Camden Brace, PTA Boys Varsity Soccer.
