The Scarborough hockey team dropped a close game against top-ranked Falmouth, 3-1, on Saturday. The loss is the third straight for the Red Storm as they look to get back on track in time for the tournament.

James Tolan opened the scoring in the first period for Falmouth when he scored at 5:22. Tolan’s goal was the only one in the first period as

In the second, Tolan racked up his second goal when he buried the puck at 2:40 during a Yachtsmen power play. And Sam Lundquist added another goal for Falmouth at 9:44 in the middle period.

The Red Storm forwards were only able to get one shot past Falmouth’s goalie. That came at 6:03 when Jason Quirk converted on a pass from Brent Mayo. That was as close as Scarborough would get.

Fortier turned away 20 shots for Falmouth and Lucier had 17 saves. The Red Storm fell to 13-6 with the loss and were scheduled to wrap up their regular season schedule Tuesday against St. Dom’s.

Cape preparing for post-season

The Cape Elizabeth hockey team was also scheduled to wrap up their regular season Tuesday with a game against Winthrop. It was the Capers first game in 10 days as they look to get into position to make a run in the tournament. Following their previous game, a loss to York, the Capers were ranked fifth. The top six teams qualify for the tourney.

Rams rock Riots

The South Portland hockey team fell to Deering Saturday by the final of 11-2. Joe Gildart had a hat trick for Deering.

The Rams opened the game with a goal at 6:29 of the first period. The Riots’ Jimmy Doria tied the game with a power play goal midway through the first before the Rams scored two in a row to reclaim the lead.

The score was 6-1 in the second when the Red Riots added another goal. This one came off the stick of Jake Tack at 3:30. Deering then scored three more times in the period to put the game out of reach.

Bobby Morong turned away 28 of the 39 shots he saw for South Portland as the Riots fall to 4-15. They were scheduled to finish up their season Monday against Noble.

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