The Newport native and Montverde Academy senior is a candidate for the award, along with Airious Bailey of Georgia and VJ Edgecombe of New York.
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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Mackenzie Holmes finishes stellar college career as Indiana heads to NCAAs
The Gorham native feels she’s ready to play in the NCAA Tournament after suffering an injury setback late in the regular season.
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Posted inSoftball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Softball: Perennial power Biddeford steps into season as a team in transition
With a new coach and openings at key positions, the Tigers are adjusting to change after several seasons of dominance in Class A South.
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In bid for a world record, this Maine native ices a challenging swim
Mandy Sumner, of North Berwick, braved 35-degree waters to record the longest bi-fin swim under ice by a woman in a swimsuit.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Maddie Fitzpatrick, Chance Mercier named Miss Maine and Mr. Maine Basketball
Fitzpatrick is the first Cheverus player to win the award, while Mercier is the first Ellsworth winner in 36 years.
Posted inBoys Hockey, Sports, Varsity Maine
Boys’ hockey: Top-ranked Lewiston dethrones Thornton Academy, 4-0, in Class A semifinal
Four different scorers lead the way for the Blue Devils, who are back in the state final for the first time since 2020.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Basketball: Several Southern Maine teams have reason for optimism going into next season
Whether due to returning starters or incoming talent, there are boys’ and girls’ teams that are poised to make deep runs in 2025.
Posted inGirls Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Girls’ basketball: Cheverus completes perfect season with Class AA title
Maddie Fitzpatrick and Ruth Boles lead the Stags to their second state championship in three years, defeating Gorham, 38-24.
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Girls’ basketball: Brunswick rolls past Cony to earn first state championship
After losing in the Class A final last year, the Dragons cruise to a 54-30 victory behind 21 points from Dakota Shipley.
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Girls’ basketball: Undefeated Oceanside holds off Old Town to win Class B title
The Mariners complete a 22-0 season with a 33-25 victory to capture their second state championship in three years.