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State champions Steve Fulton and Sophie Dixon are the winners this year.

When Fulton led the Clippers to win another golden ball, he showed his leadership, dexterity, and knack for doing whatever his talented team needs him to do.

As a freshman, Fulton felt his presence in the Yarmouth school team for the first time, playing midfield and outside. In his sophomore year, Fulton helped the Clippers win the B state championship. Due to the new crown pneumonia, Fulton's junior season will see a shortened schedule and no playoffs, but he still managed to win all conferences and all regional honors.

This is just a warm-up for 2021.

Fulton played a defensive midfielder this fall, but still led Yarmouth with 17 goals and 4 assists. He also leads the team in playing time, consecutive passes, winning air balls and steals because he has almost every skill to be a great player. The Clippers did not lose a game and went on to win another championship, while Fulton made great progress time and time again along the way.

Highlights include scoring goals in the season's first win over Cape Elizabeth, scoring and assisting in the home win over Freeport, scoring goals in the victory over York, and scoring two goals in the victory over New York. , Scored two goals in the victory over Poland, two goals in the victory of Freiburg Academy, and one goal in the victory over York, in the game against the final C-level champion Wayne Fleet Score a goal in.

Fulton's existence was more obvious in the playoffs, and Yarmouth was pushed to the brink of failure twice.

Fulton scored a goal in the 8-0 victory over Morse in the B-level southern preliminaries, three goals in the quarter-final victory over York, and then in the 2-1 thrilling game although not Goals but played a huge role in the semi-final overtime victory over Freeport, Fulton scored a career goal in the regional final against Elizabeth Cape. The Clippers trailed 1-0 in the second half. When Fulton started rushing the ball from the Yarmouth end, the situation looked bleak and got some space. When he was finally challenged by a defender, he quickly moved the ball. The pass was passed to Isaac Grondin, who returned immediately, and Fulton was behind the defense alone, completing the equalizer and winning 2-1. Fulton and his teammates then defeated Winslow 3-0 to win the championship.

"This is a great team, they have worked hard all season," said Fulton, who has won 52 games in four years with the Clippers, lost only 3 games and made 8 draws. . "This is a great way to end a great season. Looking back on last year, we missed a lot. It's great to have such an experience this year. I have played for four very good teams and played with some great athletes. ball."

After the end of the season, Fulton was once again selected to the league and the entire region. This time, he was also selected to the state team, as well as the New England, National and Yarmouth Offensive Player of the Year.

Although he is impressive on the court, he is equally influential as a leader.

Fulton has not announced his university destination, but please rest assured that his list of achievements will only increase, and his time playing football in Yarmouth and becoming the latest among many student athletes will be a long-term preparation. The object of praise.

Coach Mike Hagerty’s comment: “Especially in the past five years, I have met Steve in many situations, working with children and adults in and out of school, and proven time and time again. He is one of the hardest working and hardest people. A trustworthy young man I know. He has set the highest standards for dedication, commitment, and professional ethics, and expects others to do the same. For nearly 30 years In my teaching and coaching career, there are only a handful of young people I trust and respect. Just like I trust and respect Steve, I trust and respect any of them inferior to Steve. For anyone who doubts today’s young people For those of you, just look at Steve. Don’t worry, with a leader like him present, we are in great shape."

Sometimes, huge things are packed in small packages.

Sophie Dickson is only 5 feet 1 inch tall, but she was once a giant on the volleyball court. Dixon wore a dazzling Clippers uniform and saved her best form until the end. With her passing, serving, saving and motivational skills, she led Yarmouth to the third consecutive B-level championship.

Dixon started playing volleyball when she was very young, and she came to Yarmouth to attend high school, where she immediately had an impact on Clippers coach Jim Senecal.

Senecal said: “I first met Sophie in 2015. She attended one of our summer training courses when she was a sixth grader.” She apparently just moved to the city, and her mother heard Say we allow some middle school students to join us. Watching her pass the ball with the kids on the school team, it was obvious that this was not a typical sixth grader. In addition to the fact that she is too young, she is very suitable for school team children, and joined our small team games and certain training. That summer, she trained with us, and the children liked her very much. "

Dixon participated in the varsity team during her freshman year and was preparing to have an impact on the eventual state championship team, but an eye disease made her absent. Dixon then made up for the lost time in his sophomore year. After helping Yarmouth to win another championship, he led the team in serve points and assists (353), and was rated the best in the league and the state. Due to COVID, there will be no junior season, but Dixon is determined to quit in style. As a senior, she not only helped the Clippers win the third consecutive championship, but also helped the Clippers win the first time in history. An undefeated season.

Dixon has 378 assists, 185 digs, 26 kills, 37 aces, and has a strong serving rate of 97.3. Highlights include 23 assists in the victory over Greeley, 15 assists, 7 serve points and 4 kills in the victory over Scarborough in the final match between the champions, and the victory over Falmouth. Achieved 17 assists and 10 kick-offs in the game, and 29 assists and 10 serve points in a game. Defeat Cape Elizabeth.

Dixon also performed well in the playoffs, contributing 20 assists and 12 serve points in the state semifinals defeating Desert Island, and then helped Yarmouth in five epic games in the state game. 38 assist attacks and defeated Elizabeth Corner, including only 9 in the fifth set, 10 serving points, including 4 aces, a few timely kills and too many dazzling defensive saves.

"I think our unity as a team finally brought us together," Dixon said. "I was surprised by the way we played."

In her career, Dixon has completed 742 assists, 302 digs, 77 aces and 31 kills.

Dixon hopes to continue playing in college, even though she has not made a promise. Any school that is lucky enough to have her will quickly realize that she is unique. Don't worry, the Yarmouth Clippers will never forget her.

Coach Jim Senecal’s comment: "Looking back at my 15 years as the head coach of the Yarmouth Volleyball team, our team has achieved great success. I am honored to be able to coach many outstanding players. However, I can not hesitate To tell you, Sophie is the best volleyball player I have ever coached. Sophie is one of those kids who know where the ball will go before the ball is hit, and she is very interested in keeping the ball on the "her" floor. There is a fearless enthusiasm for the game. A 5-foot-1 player is usually not considered for recognition in the playoffs. This is usually reserved for the big players, but if a player can and should move in a different direction, That's Sophie."

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