Prolific senior propels Presque Isle to top of soccer standings, becomes state’s No. 5 all-time scorer

Senior striker Madison Michaud scored the 100th goal of her varsity career at Presque Isle High School during Saturday's 4-2 win at Foxcroft Academy. She had three goals and now has 101 overall. She is flanked by her parents, Chuck and Kristan Michaud. (Courtesy of Kelly McHatten)

Presque Isle senior striker Madison Michaud and her teammates would like to have another crack at a state championship after reaching the state title game a year ago.

Yarmouth beat the Wildcats 9-0 in the Class B final.

Michaud has done her part, setting the school single-season record for goals with 35 for the 11-1-2 Wildcats, the top seed in the Class B North Heal Points.

That has catapulted her into fifth place all-time among Maine schoolgirl players with 121 career goals.

“It’s awesome. It’s really exciting especially because nobody has ever done it at my high school,” Michaud said. “Basketball is so popular in our high school, it’s exciting to make soccer more popular to the younger girls who are coming into high school.”

Only Lee Academy’s Shelby Pickering (178), Waterville’s Jordan Pellerin (171), Washburn’s Mackenzie Worcester (153) and Waterville’s Debbie Cormier (129) have scored more goals than Michaud.

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