With all the deep playoff runs during the fall sports season of 2025, the Rams Volleyball team finished the race at the top, to bring its third consecutive championship back to Gorham. Gorham faced off with Thornton Academy for the State championship game at the University of Southern Maine Costello Sports complex on Nov. 1 on a very busy day for most Rams teams.
Lauren Dunbar had one of her best kills to kick things off in the first set, the Rams won that set 25-20. Dunbar and Liana Edwards duo was a key factor in the Ram’s success. Edwards is a double threat on the court as both a fantastic setter and strong hitter (Edwards was named Gatorade player of the year in 2024).
The Trojans came out strong in the second set but it would be Gorham’s night. Emily Fluet had a big night with impressive plays including a nice spike to gain momentum.
The Rams program win over the Trojans is back to back to back state championships for head coach Emma Tirrell. The road during the playoffs for the defending state champs began on Saturday Oct. 25 with a back/forth match-up against Bonny Eagle.
The Rams took the first two sets and the Scots won the next two sets forcing a fifth set. The Rams won the deciding match 15-11 in a nailbiter. The girls then took care of business against Cheverus 3 sets – to 1 to take the divisional championship for the third time in three years.
Team spirit and work ethic is a priority for Gorham athletics and they did not disappoint this fall.
Here are the rest of the results: The Girls Soccer Team rolled into the postseason with 11 wins. The team played a flawless game v. undefeated Falmouth towards the end of their regular season that gave the team the boost they needed.
The Rams took care of Deering 4-0 in the prelims. Rylyn McInnis chipped in a goal and an assist. The defense was once again anchored by Sawyer Vonderhaar (GK), Kyra Nygren and Jackie Parenteau. Freshman Taylor Chadburn was a threat at striker all game and all season long.
The team then traveled to take on #4 Kennebunk in the quarterfinals. The first half of play was dominated by Gorham. Anna Nichols, Neve Hanley, Haley Chandler, McInnis, Doughty and Chadburn were lights out with their relentless attitude and technical skills.
The entire team was moving the ball well. With 31 minutes left in regulation, McInnis got open and took a shot from the 18 that flew past the Kennebunk goal keeper to take the lead. With 1:49 left on the clock the home team got a break and tied things up, forcing a playoff sudden death overtime.
The two teams battled back and forth through two overtimes, which forced penalty kicks to decide the outcome. Kennebunk (3-1 in PK’s) to advance. This Gorham squad left everything on the field that night.
On the same night, Oct. 28, the field hockey team was on the road to take on rival Scarborough. The Rams tied the game with Annie Collier taking charge and scoring to send their game into sudden death overtime.
Collier took matters into her own hands again with a strong, precise pass to teammate Sydney Quimby who finished with a goal to walk off with the quarterfinal win.
The team traveled to Fitzpatrick stadium early Saturday morning to take on defending state champs Cheverus on Nov. 1 in the semis.
The Rams lost a tough game but not without a strong positive season after a shaky start.
On the boys side of soccer, the varsity team was in playoff contention once again. The team finished #4 (getting a “bye”) and hosted Kennebunk the following night on Oct. 29.
The Rams scored six goals total (five in the second half). Goal scorers and assist leaders in that match included: Moritz Deppner, Moises Ntango, Rowen Reed, Cohen Landry, Colby Jordan and Tyler Olson. The Rams faced #3 Falmouth on Saturday in the semis Nov. 1 at Falmouth.
The Navigators scored two goals before the half and were able to hold that lead until the finish line that stopped the Rams and their post season run.
Rounding out the Rams teams that also competed in post season action: The football team went in as the #6 seed in Class B South and traveled to #3 seed Falmouth on Oct. 31. The Rams fell to the Navigators in the quarterfinal game, concluding their season.
The XC team placed 2nd in the SMAA championship on Oct. 26 at Twin Brook in Cumberland earning them a trip to the states. Individually, Owen Cummings placed 7th, Harry Crider 13th, and Harvey Crider 15th.
The community is very proud of the efforts put forth by all of the sports teams. Congratulations to all of the Rams teams this season.