Michael Hoffer

The Forecaster

Michael has been the sports editor for The Forecaster newspapers since 2001. In-depth game stories and local sports history are his passion. He tweets prodigiously at @foresports.

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Published
August 27, 2023

South Portland Red Riots Fall Sports Preview

FOOTBALL Coach: Aaron Filieo (fourth year, 18-12 overall record) 2022 record: 7-4 (Lost, 29-20, to Portland in Class B South Final) Top returning players: Alex Dobson (Senior), Matthew Frey (Senior), Parker Sipos (Senior), Matthew Berry (Junior), Eli Filieo (Junior), Brady Haynes (Junior) Pivotal games: Sept. 1 CONY, Sept. 8 LEWISTON, Sept. 15 @ Sanford, Oct. […]
Published
August 27, 2023

Cape Elizabeth Capers Fall Sports Preview

FOOTBALL Coach: Peter Cekutis (first year) 2022 record: 10-1 (Lost, 43-0, to Leavitt in Class C South Final) Top returning players: Mike Foley (Senior), Brendan Guthrie (Senior), Jake Leiss (Senior), Ceroi Mello (Senior) Pivotal games: Sept. 8 LEAVITT, Sept. 15 CHEVERUS, Oct. 13 @ Wells Coach’s comment: “The preseason is going great. The kids have adjusted […]
Published
August 27, 2023

Yarmouth Clippers Fall Sports Preview

BOYS’ SOCCER Coach: Mike Hagerty (27th year, 328-61-48 overall record, 12 state championships) 2022 record: 14-2-2 (Beat John Bapst, 3-2, to win third consecutive Class B state title) Top returning players: Justin Dawes (Senior), Ben Flowerdew (Senior), Jonny Fulton (Senior), Matt Gautreau (Senior), Max Gilbert (Senior), Zach Kelly (Senior), Sam Lowenstein (Senior), Adam McLaughlin (Senior), […]
Published
August 27, 2023

North Yarmouth Academy Fall Sports Preview

BOYS’ SOCCER Coach: Lawrence Burningham (first year) 2022 record: 11-7 (Beat Madawaska, 2-1, to win Class D state title) Top returning players: Matt Powers (Senior), Jesse Mutagoma (Junior), Jackson Bartick (Sophomore), Gavin Thomas (Sophomore) Pivotal games: Sept. 5 FREEPORT, Sept. 22 @ Traip, Sept. 28 @ Waynflete, Oct. 3 @ Yarmouth, Oct. 12 TRAIP, Oct. 17 […]
Published
August 26, 2023

Freeport Falcons Fall Sports Preview

FOOTBALL Coach: Paul St. Pierre (eighth year, 33-30 overall record, one state championship) 2022 record: (6-4, Lost, 28-21, to Lisbon in Class D state semifinals) Top returning players: Cooper DeLois (Senior), Adam Michaud (Senior), Noah Michaud (Senior), Jacob Benjamin (Junior), Teddy Peters (Junior), Lincoln Petrillo (Junior), Jacob Sawyer (Junior), David Ulrickson (Junior) Pivotal games: Sept. 1 […]
Published
August 26, 2023

Waynflete Flyers Fall Sports Preview

BOYS’ SOCCER Coach: Will Burdick (first year) 2022 record: 16-1-1 (Beat Fort Kent, 6-1, to win fourth consecutive Class C state title) Top returning players: Dana Bigelow (Senior), Nico Kirby (Senior), Jacob Woodman (Senior), Jeff Adey (Junior) Pivotal games: Aug. 31 @ Traip, Sept. 2 @ Hall-Dale, Sept. 12 @ Greely, Sept. 14 YORK, Sept. […]
Published
August 26, 2023

Portland Bulldogs Fall Sports Preview

FOOTBALL Coach: Sean Green (first year) 2022 record: 8-4 (Lost, 20-14, to Skowhegan in Class B state final) Top returners: Isaak Alkafaji (Senior), Reegan Buck (Senior), Myles Hang (Senior), Hunter Temple (Senior), Brayden Wales (Senior), Colin Kelly (Junior), Aidan McGowan (Junior), Louis Thurston (Junior), Brody Viola (Junior) Pivotal games: Sept. 1 @ Thornton Academy, Sept. 15 […]
Published
August 26, 2023

Deering Rams Fall Sports Preview

FOOTBALL Coach: Brendan Scully (first year) 2022 record: 1-7 (no playoffs) Top returning players: Jack Caron (Senior), Nevan Hanson (Senior), Miles Hibbard (Senior), Pedro Lombi (Senior), Archie Rubin (Senior), Tavian Lauture (Junior), DeShawn Lamour (Junior), Cristiano Silva (Junior), Joey Foley (Sophomore) Pivotal games: Sept. 1 @ Marshwood, Sept. 15 BIDDEFORD, Sept. 22 @ Kennebunk, Sept. […]
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August 26, 2023

Cheverus Stags Fall Sports Preview

FOOTBALL Coach: Mike Vance (seventh year, 34-23 overall record, one state championship) 2022 record: 6-4 (Lost, 64-28, to eventual champion Leavitt in Class C South semifinals) Top returning players: Preston Fallon (Senior), Xavier Nadeau (Senior), Gio St. Onge (Senior) Pivotal games: Sept. 2 YORK, Sept. 15 @ Cape Elizabeth, Sept. 22 @ Wells, Sept. 30 FRYEBURG, […]
Published
August 15, 2023

Scarborough Red Storm Fall Sports Preview

FOOTBALL Coach: Packy Malia (third year, 10-9 overall record) 2022 record: 5-5 (Lost, 14-13, to Bonny Eagle in Class A state quarterfinals) Top returning players: Nate Glidden (Senior), Sam Guite (Senior), Daryl Hopper (Senior), Monty Russell (Senior), Caleb Wandell (Senior), Nate Murray (Junior), Cole Tomuschat (Junior) Pivotal games: Sept. 8 BISHOP GUERTIN (N.H.), Sept. 22 […]