Sports Notes

SHS senior Audrey Payeur looks to pass during a game for the Spartans during the 2023 season.

Photo: Savannah Knight

SHS Athletes, Teams Recognized by Portland Press Herald

Compiled by Sam Bonsey, Sanford Schools Communications Coordinator

Sanford High School students Sophie Olivio and Audrey Payeur were recently named athletes to watch this fall by the Portland Press Herald. Olivio, a junior, is a goalie on the Sanford girls’ soccer team. Olivio was a first-team all-conference player last season. Payeur, a senior midfielder for the field hockey team, is a returning all-state selection for the Spartans. She had 16 goals and 19 assists last year.

The field hockey team was ranked No. 5 for teams to watch in southern Maine. Payeur, Zoey McCann, Miah Mondor, Paige Sevigny, Sadie Sevigny, and Megan Shepphard were all mentioned as key players for Sanford.

The Spartan Times Fall Sports Preview

Sanford High School’s online newspaper, The Spartan Times, has put out its fall sports preview. Head to www.spartan-times.com to read an in-depth analysis of the cross country, soccer, field hockey, football, volleyball, and golf teams with insights from all the coaches.