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Staff Writer

Drew Bonifant covers sports for the Press Herald, with beats in high school football, basketball and baseball. He was previously part of the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel sports team. A New Hampshire native and 2010 graduate of Northeastern University, he came to Maine in September 2016 after four years at the Concord Monitor, where he covered NASCAR, University of New Hampshire hockey and high schools and won a NH Press Association award for his work. He also worked for two years as a college co-op at the Patriot Ledger in Quincy, Mass. An avid golfer, frequent skier and consumer of sports, movie and music trivia, he’s a fan of the New England Patriots, Baltimore Orioles, Philadelphia Flyers and Miami Heat – and yes, he’s aware of how random those teams seem.

Girls Basketball, Sports, Uncategorized, Varsity Maine

Girls’ basketball: 10 teams to watch in southern Maine

by Drew Bonifant December 5, 2024December 5, 2024

Mt. Ararat and South Portland return their starters after strong seasons, while Cheverus and Gorham look to stay strong despite key losses.

Girls Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine

Girls’ basketball: Players to watch in southern Maine

by Drew Bonifant December 5, 2024December 5, 2024

Whether they’re returning stars or looking to take a step forward, these players are hoping for big seasons this winter.

Girls Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine

Girls’ basketball preview: After Breen’s departure, Class B South has the look of a wide-open race

by Drew Bonifant December 5, 2024December 5, 2024

Biddeford, Wells and Medomak Valley may be the teams to beat, but challengers like Lake Region and York are aiming high.

Field Hockey, Sports, Varsity Maine

Field hockey: 2024 Varsity Maine All-State team

by Drew Bonifant December 5, 2024December 5, 2024

Nine seniors and two juniors make up this list of talented players, which includes four repeat selections.

Field Hockey, Sports, Varsity Maine

Varsity Maine Field Hockey Player of the Year: Lucy Johnson, Cheverus

by Drew Bonifant December 4, 2024December 5, 2024

The state’s all-time leading scorer capped her career by leading the Stags to another undefeated season and state championship.

Field Hockey, Sports, Varsity Maine

Field hockey: 2024 Press Herald All-Region team

by Drew Bonifant December 4, 2024December 5, 2024

Lucy Johnson, Cheverus senior forward Ayla Lagasse, Biddeford senior forward Emily Groves, Freeport junior forward Lizalyn Boudreau, Freeport junior midfielder Joey Pompeo, Cheverus junior midfielder Celia Zinman, Yarmouth junior midfielder Audrey Payeur, Sanford senior midfielder Paige Stephenson, Massabesic junior midfielder Eliza Doyon, Biddeford senior back/midfielder Madison Tibbals, Gorham senior goalie Samantha Poulin, Gray-New Gloucester senior […]