The coach behind a track juggernaut and the creator of the state’s premier softball dynasty get our nod.
Michael Hoffer
Michael has been the sports editor for The Forecaster newspapers since 2001 and began writing for The Leader and The Sentry in 2024. In-depth game stories and local sports history are his passion. He tweets prodigiously at @foresports.
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Northern edition Coaches of the Decade
A coach who led the decade’s greatest boys’ soccer power and another who brought her lacrosse team to states nearly every year earn our nod.
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Portland edition Coaches of the Decade
A perennial tennis champion and a three-time hoops champ top our list.
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South Portland Red Riots Athletes of the Decade
Duncan Preston starred in three sports and scored an unforgettable goal, while Maddie Hasson dazzled on the hardwood.
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Scarborough Red Storm Athletes of the Decade
Jarett Flaker has rewritten the track record books, while Bella Dickinson hasn’t lost a softball game in three years.
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Cape Elizabeth Capers Athletes of the Decade
Ben Ekedahl was a valiant three-sport star, while Karli Chapin has scored some of the biggest goals in state game history.
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Yarmouth Clippers Athletes of the Decade
Josh Britten overcame injury to rewrite history, while Sara D’Appolonia set records on the pitch.
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North Yarmouth Academy Panthers Athletes of the Decade
D.J. Nicholas was superb in soccer, basketball and lacrosse, while Sonia Lin dazzled in the pool.
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Greely Rangers Athletes of the Decade
Ryan Twitchell dominated in basketball and baseball, while Anna DeWolfe was a once-in-a-lifetime star in basketball.
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Freeport Falcons Athletes of the Decade
Jack Davenport’s arm and bat changed his school’s athletic fortunes, while Alexa Koenig was exceptional in field hockey and softball.