Viper girls, boys advance to regional soccer final with semi-final wins

Two GP Vanier Vipers pass the ball back and forth against Harold T. Barrett Jr High during semi-final play. (Healey photo)

FALL RIVER: The Georges P. Vanier Junior high girls and boys soccer teams are off to the Mariner Zone regional final.

The regional final is scheduled to be held on Wednesday in Hammonds Plains.

GPV Viper girls faced Beaver Bank-based Harold T. Barrett Junior High, while the boys battled with Sackville Heights.

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In the girls game, Grace Cameron’s second goal of the contest during the second half of play stood as the game winner in a tightly fought contest between the Vipers and Bulldogs.

Ryleigh Walker and Cameron had the goals in the first half for the Vipers.

The goal scorers for Harold T. Barrett were not available. The goalie had a good game in net

Both teams were tied 2-2 at half time for the game, which was delayed starting due to a bear sighting near the school.

Grace Cameron’s face says it all as she prepares to hit a Harold T Barrett player–and friend–during game action in the battle for ball possession. (Healey photo)
A Harold T. Barrett player races up the field with the ball. (Healey photo)
A Harold T. Barrett Jr High and GP Vanier Viper go for the ball in a game on Oct. 16. (Healey photo)

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The ball bounces near a GPV defender and offensive player from HTB. (Healey photo)
The HTB goalie watches as a teammate blocks a shot by Grace Cameron of the Vipers. (Healey photo)

In the boys game, GP Vanier took the victory over Sackville Heights to also punch their ticket to the regional final.

Max Brien had a hat trick, while Aaron Marsh scored twice. Aiden Knowles scored a single tally.

Thomas Edwards recorded the shutout

The boys and girls will face Madeline Symonds school in the final on Wednesday.

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A Viper points to a teammate and where an open player is. (Healey photo)
A Viper dances on the out of bounds line to stay in bounds against HTB. (Healey photo)