Telstar/Gould softball starts fast to beat Carrabec

Cadie Campbell drives in two as the Rebels open with a win

Apr. 18, 2026 at 12:33am

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Telstar/Gould scored five runs in the fifth inning on its way an 8-6 win over Carrabec in a softball game on Friday in Bethel. Cadie Campbell had two hits, two runs scored and two RBI for Telstar (1-0), which also got two hits from Phoebe McCann. Emma McPherson got the win in the circle for the Rebels. Amiya Tibbetts had three hits, including a doubled and triple, for Carrabec (0-2), and Karen Baker added two hits.

Why it matters

This early-season softball matchup between Telstar/Gould and Carrabec highlights the competitive nature of high school sports in Maine, where teams are eager to get off to a strong start and build momentum for the rest of the season.

The details

Telstar/Gould scored five runs in the fifth inning to pull away for an 8-6 victory over Carrabec. Cadie Campbell led the Rebels' offense with two hits, two runs scored, and two RBIs, while Phoebe McCann also had two hits. Emma McPherson earned the win in the circle for Telstar. For Carrabec, Amiya Tibbetts had three hits, including a double and a triple, and Karen Baker added two hits.

  • The game was played on Friday, April 18, 2026.

The players

Cadie Campbell

A player for the Telstar/Gould softball team who had two hits, two runs scored, and two RBIs in the game.

Phoebe McCann

A player for the Telstar/Gould softball team who had two hits in the game.

Emma McPherson

The pitcher for the Telstar/Gould softball team who earned the win in the game.

Amiya Tibbetts

A player for the Carrabec softball team who had three hits, including a double and a triple, in the game.

Karen Baker

A player for the Carrabec softball team who had two hits in the game.

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The takeaway

This early-season softball matchup between Telstar/Gould and Carrabec showcases the competitive spirit of high school sports in Maine, where teams are eager to get off to a strong start and build momentum for the rest of the season.