1. Yarmouth: Yarmouth had to replace key pieces on a team that won four straight Class B titles, and then won a fifth. This year, there’s no such facelift required. The Clippers bring back seven of eight players who started matches last year, a group led by middle hitters Grace Keaney (156 kills, 49 blocks) […]
Drew Bonifant
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.
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Girls’ basketball: Breen sisters to continue careers at Florida prep power
Bailey Breen, 17, and Olivia Breen, 14, will play this winter for Montverde Academy, the three-time national champions.
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Field hockey: 10 teams to watch in southern Maine
A pair of state champions loaded for another try for a title lead this list of teams looking to go on deep runs this fall.
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Field hockey: 25 players to watch in southern Maine
These players should play key roles for their teams and deliver impressive seasons this fall.
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Field hockey: Changes in eyewear rules have players seeing a bright side
The requirement to wear goggles was lifted, and face masks on corners will make their debut. Players and coaches are happy with the changes.
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Golf: Players to watch in southern Maine
Whether chasing team or individual titles, these 10 players should be among the best in the state.
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Golf: Teams to watch in southern Maine
Falmouth returns with most of its team intact after winning its second title in three years, but challengers abound.
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Golf: Fresh off a championship season, Falmouth is hungry for more
The deep and talented Navigators are armed for a title defense, though several other SMAA teams will offer a challenge.
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New Balance signs Cooper Flagg to endorsement deal
The Newport native and Duke freshman has signed with the Boston-based footwear and apparel company.
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Mackenzie Holmes discusses WNBA and ‘dream come true’ in trip home
The Gorham native and former Indiana University star was honored by the Portland Sea Dogs at “Women in Sports Night” and gave an update on her injury recovery and her WNBA future.