For teams like Windham and York, both of which lost in regional finals in 2022, motivation is high as they attempt another run at championships.
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.
Posted inSoftball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Softball: Cheverus takes down Marshwood for first playoff victory since 2014
The Stags climb out of 5-2 deficit to beat the Hawks to advance to Class A South quarterfinals, and a matchup with No. 1 Biddeford.
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Posted inMaine colleges, Sports, Times Record Sports, UMaine Sports
UMaine baseball team excited about first trip to NCAA tournament in 12 years
The Black Bears were 1-12 three seasons ago before winning the America East tournament last week as the conference’s top seed.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Sports
Ultra-endurance athlete goes the extra mile to raise money for charity
Brendan Walsh of Westbrook doesn’t look the part of an accomplished athlete, but at age 30, he has built an impressive résumé that includes a Guinness World Record.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Sports
State still aiming for November launch of sports wagering despite director’s absence
Milt Champion is on leave in the wake of posting offensive tweets, and Deputy Director Matthew Motti will be leading the Gambling Control Unit in the meantime.
Posted inLocal & State, Sports
Maine official in charge of sports betting placed on leave after offensive tweets
Milt Champion, head of the Gambling Control Unit, made social media posts with sexist language and racist connotations.
Posted inSports
College success setting up premier Maine golfers for busy summers
Cole Anderson and Caleb Manuel are heading to the NCAA championships, as well as to a slate of high-profile amateur tournaments in the coming months.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Sports
Gambling director optimistic Maine sports betting could go live by November
A revised set of rules governing sports gambling in the state was published Wednesday. Barring significant public comment, they could be sent to the attorney general’s office for approval by June.
Posted inGirls Lacrosse, Girls Soccer, Sports, Varsity Maine
High school notebook: Scarborough soccer star commits to University of Miami
Lana Djuranovic will play for the Hurricanes; Falmouth’s Sloane Ginevan, Lake Region’s Melissa Mayo succeed after ACL injuries; Thornton softball shakes off slow start.
Posted inSoftball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Softball: Moon’s home run lifts York over Lake Region in eight innings, 5-4
The Wildcats lose a late lead but prevail in extra innings in another wild game between Class B contenders.