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Seth Dupuis, a senior, who had never played soccer before, scored back-to-back goals in Telstar’s first playoff game — an 8-0 rout against Wiscasset/Boothbay, at home.

Ahead by five goals in the second half, Coach Nik Conrad put in a new offensive line.

“The first one was a lucky tap in …The second one was just absolutely unbelievable,” Dupuis said.

Other goals came from Travis Decareau (2), Nicholas LaPointe, Cyrus Mills (2) and Cam Wright.

This was the fourteenth win of the season for the Rebels. The mercy rule was used in about ten of those games.

Conrad said the biggest difference is the physical shape his team is in compared to the opposition. “Gets really tiring and grueling when you’re constantly chasing the ball compared to having the ball in your own possession,” he said.

“The first half was a bit sluggish, having not played a game in a week and a half,” he added. “Some of these guys, it’s their last year, so you have to embrace every moment. Nice sunny fall day. You can’t ask for a better playoff atmosphere.”

Except for Dupuis, Conrad coached nearly every player on his team when they were middle schoolers. He played soccer for Telstar, too, graduating in 2014. He said back then athletic participation was low and compounded by players being split between three fall sports teams.

Conrad said he wants to get more kids on the playing field.

“I want people to play sports. It’s the best thing in life,” he said. “You learn a lot of lessons through games you play on the field.”

Last year Telstar lost in the playoffs in double overtime to Temple.

“It was a very cruel way to lose the game but also an inspiring way for the guys who came back as seniors. They lost as juniors, but it gives them the chance to win as seniors,” said Conrad.

Telstar’s next game will be at home against Carrabec/Madison on either Thursday, Oct. 30, or Friday, Oct. 31. No matter which day, Conrad would like people to come in costume to support them on the hill.

“Coming into the season, there was a lot of excitement. The team has a lot of chemistry, a lot of talent throughout,” said Dupuis who was rushed by two friends at the game’s end. “We focused on pulling it all together… that’s why we are where we are right now.”

Of his decision to join the team, he thought, “it’s senior year, why not?”