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Cape girls’ soccer puts on district-wide unified soccer tourney in Milton

Mariner welcomes Beacon, Fred Thomas to indoor pitch; pizza party follows
Mariner Middle played host while the Cape girls’ soccer team officiated and orchestrated a district-wide indoor unified soccer tournament May 22. AARON R. MUSHRUSH PHOTOS
Aaron R. Mushrush
June 24, 2025

Following a record-setting season, members of the Cape girls’ soccer team collected themselves after a heart-breaking loss May 21, to put on a unified indoor soccer tournament at Mariner Middle May 22.

Originally scheduled to be played outside, weather forced the games inside. Fred Thomas and Mariner played to a 4-4 tie in the first match, while Beacon picked up the first win with a 5-3 victory over the host. Beacon remained undefeated with a 4-3 victory over Fred Thomas in the final match. 

Most importantly, sportsmanship remained consistently high, and each player in a kit got plenty of minutes.

After the final whistle, the teams were treated to pizza and frozen treats.

 

Suiting up for Beacon were (l-r) Gabriel Morris, Thomas Scruggs, Ryan Wright, Semaj Rider, Kaden Riley-Spillane, Colton Wilson, Addison Wilson, Mackenzie Kupa and Javier Wackett.
The representatives of Mariner included (l-r) Mckenzie Bean, Bianca Booth, Jacob Cahill, Logan Mezger, Jaylin Tingle, Andrew Burke and Venice Nolasco. In front are Meredith Beavers, Kasey Sharpe, Jackson Sellars, Dae’vion Williams and Gael Gomez-Garcia.
Fred Thomas players shown in back are (l-r) Sarah Roseman, Sean Hykes, Braxton Handley and Jai’Shawn Walters. In front are Deja Brittingham, Kerlin Perez-Robiero, Stephon Walters, Griffin Sender, Sophia Connelly, Brynn Evick and Sophia Ruffcorn.
Fred Thomas players refuel with some pizza and ice cream. Shown are (l-r) Sarah Roseman, Deja Brittingham, Kerlin Perez-Robiero, Brynn Evick, Sophia Ruffcorn, Sophia Connelly, Stephon Walters, Jai’Shawn Walters and Sean Hykes.
Mariner players enjoy a special lunch before heading back to class. Shown in back are (l-r) Gael Gomez- Garcia, Dae’vion Williams and Mckenzie Bean. In front are Venice Nolasco, Kasey Sharpe, Logan Mezger, Jayling Tingle, Jackson Sellars and Jacob Cahill.
Beacon players enjoy the taste of victory, which in this case is ice cream and pizza. Shown are (l-r) Colton Wilson, Addison Wilson, Kaden Riley-Spillane, Mackenzie Kupa, Semaj Rider, Ryan Wright, Gabriel Morris and Thomas Scruggs.
Shown are (l-r) varsity coach Patrick Kilby, Elle Sprague, Kiersten Smith, Ashlynn Panyko, Bridget Connolly, Samantha Mayer, Brynne Fox, Ava Brown, Madalyn Klimkowski, Jordan Willey, Lindsay Hassell, Naisae Ngido, Isla Touw, Elizabeth Downer, Jaidyn Jones, Petra Farcas and coach Scott Smith.
Gael Gomez-Garcia takes a shot for Mariner.
Bianca Booth and Mckenzie Bean celebrate a goal.
Colton Wilson tries to get the ball out of Beacon’s half.
Jaylin TIngle takes a goal kick for Mariner.
Mackenzie Kupa boots a bouncer toward goal.
Kasey Sharpe controls the ball for Mariner.
McKenzie Bean beams the ball to the other half.
Thomas Scruggs tries to get the ball into Beacon’s offensive half.
Kerlin Perez-Robiero creates a scoring chance for Fred Thomas.
Sophia Connelly shows off her touch as she tries to even the score for Fred Thomas.
Gabriel Morris, right, and Kaden Riley-Spillane celebrate Semaj Rider’s goal.
Jai’Shawn Walters tries to find space for a shot.
Colton Wilson makes the save at the last second to keep Beacon in the lead.
Ryan Wright tries to chase down a ball for Beacon.
Sophia Connelly takes one in the back for her squad.
Griffin Sender creates a scoring chance for Fred Thomas.
Jai’Shawn Walters makes a save from point-blank range.
Javier Wacket is congratulated by Colton Wilson after she scored a goal.
Semaj Rider controls the ball in his team’s half.
Semaj Rider and Addison Wilson celebrate a goal.

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Aaron Mushrush joined the sports team in Summer 2023 to help cover the emerging youth athletics scene in the Cape Region. After lettering in soccer and lacrosse at Sussex Tech, he played lacrosse at Division III Eastern University in St. David's, PA. Aaron coached lacrosse at Sussex Tech in 2009 and 2011. Post-collegiately, Mush played in the Eastern Shore Summer Lacrosse League for Blue Bird Tavern and Saltwater Lacrosse. He competed in several tournaments for the Shamrocks Lacrosse Club, which blossomed into the Maryland Lacrosse League (MDLL). Aaron interned at the Coastal Point before becoming assistant director at WMDT-TV 47 ABC in 2017 and eventually assignment editor in 2018. 

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