Three-time volleyball state champion Annie Vinnakota and record-setting running back Michael McGonagle are this year’s winners.
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.
North Yarmouth Academy Panthers Fall Athletes of the Year
State champion golfer Maddy Prokopius and top runner Chris Noreika are this year’s selections.
Freeport Falcons Fall Athletes of the Year
State champions Lizalyn Boudreau and Eli Spaulding are this year’s selections.
Cheverus Stags Fall Athletes of the Year
Lucy Johnson is a repeat selection and Mick Madden is also honored.
South Portland Red Riots Winter Sports Preview
BOYS’ BASKETBALL Coach: Kevin Millington (ninth year, 123-36 overall record, two state championships) 2022-23 record: 19-3 (Beat Portland, 52-42, to win second consecutive Class AA state title) Top returning players: Gabe Galarraga (Senior), Manny Hidalgo (Junior) Pivotal games: Dec. 8 @ Gorham, Dec. 12 @ Cheverus, Dec. 14 @ Scarborough, Dec. 19 FALMOUTH, Dec. 22 […]
Scarborough Red Storm Winter Sports Preview
BOYS’ BASKETBALL Coach: Phil Conley (eighth year, 57-69 overall record) 2022-23 record: 7-13 (Lost, 63-37, to South Portland in Class AA South semifinals) Top returning players: Brayden Couture (Senior), Liam Garriepy (Senior), Nate Glidden (Senior), Blake Harris (Senior), Liam Jefferds (Senior), Carter Blanche (Sophomore), Spencer Booth (Sophomore) Pivotal games: Dec. 14 SOUTH PORTLAND, Dec. 18 CHEVERUS, […]
Cape Elizabeth Capers Winter Sports Preview
BOYS’ BASKETBALL Coach: Jeff Mitchell (fourth year, 29-23 overall record) 2022-23 record: 11-9 (Lost, 54-51, to Oceanside in Class B South quarterfinals) Top returning player: Alex van Huystee (Senior) Pivotal games: Dec. 12 @ Lincoln Academy, Dec. 15 YARMOUTH, Dec. 19 @ Leavitt, Dec. 27 FREEPORT, Jan. 2 @ York, Jan. 13 @ Yarmouth, Jan. […]
Yarmouth Clippers Winter Sports Preview
BOYS’ BASKETBALL Coach: Ilunga Mutombo (second year) 2022-23 record: 16-5 (Lost, 71-67, in overtime, to Oceanside in Class B South Final) Top returning players: Justin Dawes (Senior), Matt Gautreau (Senior), Evan Hamm (Senior), Jack Janczuk (Senior) Pivotal games: Dec. 8 YORK, Dec. 15 @ Cape Elizabeth, Dec. 21 @ Oceanside, Dec. 23 FREEPORT, Dec. 28 […]
North Yarmouth Academy Panthers Winter Sports Preview
BOYS’ BASKETBALL Coach: Jason Knight (12th year, 98-98 overall record) 2022-23 record: 6-12 (no postseason) Top returning player: Nate Oney (Senior) Pivotal games: Dec. 8 @ St. Dom’s, Dec. 12 @ Winthrop, Dec. 19 HALL-DALE, Dec. 21 @ Dirigo, Dec. 28 BOOTHBAY, Jan. 9 @ Waynflete, Jan. 13 MONMOUTH, Jan. 23 WAYNFLETE, Jan. 25 ST. […]
Greely Rangers Winter Sports Preview
BOYS’ BASKETBALL Coach: Travis Seaver (12th year, 158-59 overall record, three state titles) 2022-23 record: 10-9 (Lost, 72-31, to Westbrook in Class A South quarterfinals) Top returning players: Jackson Leding (Senior), Kade Ippolito (Junior), Ethan Michaud (Junior) Pivotal games: Dec. 8 @ Westbrook, Dec. 12 GORHAM, Dec. 19 @ Gray-New Gloucester, Dec. 28 YORK, Jan. […]