HAMPDEN – Scott Carpenter and Taylor Gorman each scored two goals to lift North Yarmouth Academy to a 5-1 win over Dexter in the Class C state boys’ soccer final held at Hampden Academy Saturday.

It was the eighth state title for the Panthers, which last won in 2002 during a span of four titles in five seasons. Dexter (15-2-1) had lost in the state game in 2003 to Georges Valley.

Carpenter, who had the game-winner on a penalty kick in overtime in the regional final against St. Dom’s, scored the first two for NYA (15-2-1). He gave the Panthers the early lead when his shot slipped through the legs of Dexter keeper Chris Eastman. With just 1:11 left in the second half, he converted a cross and scored from the left wing for a 2-0 lead at the half.

Gorman got the first of his two off a Kevin Catir pass early in the second half. A Harry Hanson goal made it 4-0 before Dexter scored when Dan Beatham knocked the ball from NYA keeper Alex Pilitsis and into the goal with 18:05 left. Gorman added his second with 10:06 remaining.