The Medomak Valley boys soccer team defeated Caribou 1-0 in a Class B North semifinal game on Saturday, Nov. 2. The second seed Panthers advanced to the Class B North regional championship against top seed John Bapst on Wednesday, Nov. 6 at Hampden Academy at 4 P.M.
Mo Ngido scored the game winner for the Panthers with 3:55 to play in the first half on a cross from Nevan Power. Vishal Mellor set up the goal with a nice long through ball to Liam Donaghy down the right wing.
The two teams battled it out in a physical second half. Panthers goalie Dima Cheesman made five stops in the period to earn the shutout and advance the Panthers to the regional final.
Vishal Mellor is tackled from behind by Caribou’s Carsen Richards. (Paula Roberts photo)
Mo Ngido’s shot is stopped by Viking keeper Logan White. (Paula Roberts photo)
