A football game originally scheduled to be played Friday night has been moved to Saturday night in order to observe a national day of prayer for the victims of Tuesday’s terrorist attacks.

Officials at Bucksport and Stearns of Millinocket high schools talked late Friday afternoon and decided to make the change. Stearns athletic director Don Dow said officials at his school saw a note on the Maine Principals’ Association Web site.

The Stearns-Bucksport game will be played Saturday at 7 p.m. in Millinocket. A cross country meet at Bucksport set for Friday has been moved to Saturday morning at 11 a.m.

According to the note, the MPA had received phone calls from schools wondering whether or not to play Friday. President Bush had declared the day in honor of the victims of the attacks on the World Trade Centers and Pentagon.

The ultimate decision was to be local, the MPA said. The MPA advised schools in the note that it “[encourages] member schools to consider extending the spirit of reflection by postponing after school activities scheduled for Friday, September 14.” Stearns is doing just that.

“In light of the national day of mourning, we decided to postpone,” Dow said. “I thought we all had to … do what’s right.”

It was unknown at presstime if other games were moved from Friday to Saturday.

Girls soccer

Sumner 5, DI-Stonington 2

At Deer Isle, senior striker Liz Brunton scored all five goals Thursday afternoon to power Sumner of East Sullivan to victory over Deer Isle-Stonington.

Hillary Page stopped seven of 17 shots for the 2-2 Tigers. Jordan Reed had an assist.

Hollan Oliver had a goal and an assist for the 0-4 Mariners. Jessi Tarallo had the other goal and Molly McDonnell had an assist. Roz Santospago made seven saves on 15 shots.

Penquis 2, Searsport 0

At Milo, Ashley Pelletier turned away all 14 shots she faced to lead the Patriots over the Vikings. It was Pelletier’s second shutout of the season.

Lindsay Hamlin and Erin Beasley recorded goals and April Allen and Michelle Mulherin had assists for 3-1 Penquis.

For 2-1-1 Searsport, Jessica Carroll stopped 16 of 26 shots.

Belfast 2, Maranacook 1

At Belfast, Emily Biscone and Jillian Brundage booted unassisted goals as the Lions edged the Bears.

Emily Worth stopped seven of 11 shots for 4-0 Belfast.

For 2-2 Maranacook of Readfield, Adrian Kreckman garnered an unassisted score. Amy Cloutier turned away 18 of 20 shots.

JV: Belfast 2-1

Bucksport 2, George Stevens 0

At Bucksport, Elissa Gordon racked up a goal and an assist as the Bucks triumphed over the Eagles.

Alice Andrews chipped in with a goal for the 4-0-1 Golden Bucks. Jana Richards stopped all six shots fired her way.

For 3-1-1 George Stevens of Blue Hill, Sarah Kilch made 15 saves on 26 shots.

Bangor 2, Ellsworth 1

At Ellsworth, Laura Clarke and Kate Woodcock were credited with unassisted goals as the Rams edged the Eagles.

For 2-1 Bangor, Katherine Miller recorded nine saves on 17 shots.

Jodie Merchant recorded a goal on a Monica Gardner pass for 3-1-1 Ellsworth. Victoria Jones made seven saves on 15 shots.

JV: Bangor 2-1 (OT)

Hampden 8, MDI 1

At Mount Desert Island, Tyne Franchi scored twice in the first half and Kate Lindemann scored twice in the second as the 4-0 Broncos rolled.

Jani Bosse added two goals, one in the first half and another in the second. Kim Stephenson racked up four assists and a goal. Alex Hudspeth also scored. Emmy Russell stopped three of six shots.

Tanya Kane knocked in a penalty kick for the 0-4 Trojans. Sarah Johnson and Katrina Smith combined for 19 saves on 27 shots.

Boys soccer

Islesboro 9, Chop Point 2

At Woolwich, the Eagles rolled out to a 7-1 lead at halftime en route to the win.

Gavin Harkins powered 2-0 Islesboro with three goals an assist. Jonathan Bolduc scored a goal and had three assists. Nick Porter scored and set up another goal. David Pike racked up three assists and four different players – Patrick Knight, Morgan Kerr, Ben Roberts and Craig Delaney – added one goal each. Kerr and Rory Diffin combined for six saves on nine shots.

Dwayne Alexander and Zack Lewis scored for 0-3 Chop Point. Tim Richter stopped five of 17 shots.

Field hockey

Belfast 3, Waterville 1

At Waterville, Morgan Crandall, Jen Jackson and Sarah Skinner scored a goal each to spark the Lions.

Sara Flagg and Ann Berry chipped in with one assist each for 3-0 Belfast. Tash Scott and Amanda Littlefield combined for four saves on five shots.

For 1-4 Waterville, Shelly Roberts logged an unassisted goal. Lindsey Booker turned back 13 of 16 shots.

JV: Waterville 2-1

Central 2, Orono 1

At Orono, Renee Trafton poked in a loose ball in front of the net with 1:03 remaining in the game to lift the Red Devils over Orono.

Casey Davis added an unassisted goal for 4-1 Central. Cindy Dehm made 11 saves on 12 shots.

For 0-4 Orono, Emily Reed recorded a goal. Ana Blagojevic stopped 10 of 12 shots fired her way.

Stearns 2, John Bapst 1

At Millinocket, Candace Achorn’s second-half goal proved to be the game-winner as the Minutemen held off the Crusaders.

Holly Franck scored for 3-1-1 Stearns in the first half. Becca Saucier made 11 saves on 12 shots.

Kristina Atkinson scored off an assist from Megan Gekeler in the second half for 1-4 John Bapst of Bangor. Julie Sleeper made 12 saves on 14 shots.

JV: Stearns 1-0