BATH — Camden Hills beat football heavyweight champion Lewiston Three times on the way to Class A North men’s football title.

So the Windjammers were bound and determined to finish the job and win the school’s first Class A title. No matter how long it takes.

Luke Tobias buried the decisive goal in the first-round penalty kicks to finally end a tense and goalless championship game at McMann Field, giving Camden Hills a 5-3 lead and a 1-0 victory over Scarborough.

Junior forward Tobias knew he could finish the game, just like he did in the penalty shootout in the regional final against Lewiston. Teammates Connor Middleton, Mac Pierce, Colby Bennett and Boston Enggass took the first four shots, while Scarborough’s second shooter, Denver Bachman, missed Camden goalkeeper Brian Leonard to the right.

“I knew I would make it. I was confident,” Tobias said. “I did that last game against Lewiston to get here. It definitely helped, and it also helped all my teammates do their thing as well. There was less pressure on me. I could have missed and we wouldn’t have lost.”



Scarborough (15-2-1) was trying to win its first title since 2013, having lost the state final in 2015 and 2022.

Camden Hills (16-1-1) has never played in a Class A final before. Early in coach Ryan Hurley’s 15-year career, he had suffered three consecutive one-goal defeats in the Class B championship game from 2011-13. Camden-Rockport won the Class B championship in 1991.

“I was feeling a little bit like the Buffalo Bills, so I was really happy we got one this time,” Hurley said. “We never got a place in Class A. Things are much harder in A class, I tell you what.

“I’ve had a lot of text messages from former players saying, ‘If we can beat Lewiston three times in one season, I’ve got to believe we can carry this game and win it’.”

Hurley said he was tired after his team gave its maximum effort against Lewiston on Tuesday after beating Edward Little in overtime in the regional semifinals. This became evident in the second half of the first half when Scarborough pressed. Bachman sent a shot over the crossbar in the 30th minute and Leonard had to make a fingertip save four minutes later.

“This is what I live for,” Leonard said. “I love this feeling. I love big saves. “I like feeling like the team is behind me and that I can pull the weight.”

As the wind increased in the second half, Camden Hills controlled the game, producing nine shots and two 15-minute overtimes in the second half. Scarborough goalkeeper Seamus Corry made five of his eight saves and defender Carter Blanche cleared a potential goal with a leaping header. Overall the Red Storm were stronger in the air, allowing them to survive seven corner kicks and multiple free kick opportunities.

“We played outstanding defensively. I couldn’t be more proud,” said Scarborough Coach Mark Diaz.

Corry managed to keep a hand on Camden Hills’ Bennett’s third penalty kick but was unable to keep the ball out of the goal. He had earlier saved the game with his header off a corner kick from Jasper Hackett 47 seconds before half-time.

“The defense was incredible. Everyone. The strikers came back and defended,” Corry said. “The wind was strong but they fought hard. “I am proud of them.”

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