Portland Sports Roundup

West falls in Lobster Bowl

Despite a touchdown from former Portland High star Jake Alexander, the West team lost Saturday's Maine Shrine Lobster Bowl Classic, 40-35. The East won for the fourth time in five seasons, thanks to a 21-point outburst in the final period, which erased a nine-point deficit. Cheverus lineman Mickey O'Brion and defensive end Matt Place and Deering defensive back Travis Wade also participated.

Southern Maine Flame tryouts

The Southern Maine Flame ASA softball team will hold tryouts for its U-16 and U-18 squads Wednesday, Aug. 11 at 6 p.m. and Saturday, Aug. 14 at 9 a.m., at Wainwright Field in South Portland. A $100 deposit is required. Deposits will be refunded if a player is not selected. FMI, 571-5526, southernmaineflame.com, or dsvolk@volkboxes.com.

McAuley coaching opening

Catherine McAuley High School has an opening for a junior varsity girls' soccer coach. FMI, Joe Kilmartin, jkilmartin@mcauleyhs.org.

SMCC coaching vacancies

Southern Maine Community College is seeking a head golf and an assistant baseball coach for the upcoming season. FMI, Matt Richards, SMCC Director of Athletics, 2 Fort Road, South Portland, ME, 04106, or smccme.edu/athletics.