Grier, son of San José Sharks GM Mike Grier, is a freshman for the Mules.
Mike Mandell
Staff Writer
Mike Mandell came to the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel in April 2022 after spending five and a half years with The Ellsworth American in Hancock County, Maine. He came to Maine out of college after graduating from the Missouri School of Journalism in 2016. He spent 2015 as the Mizzou football beat writer for the Columbia Missourian after previously covering high school sports and Mizzou women’s basketball for the newspaper. He lives just outside of downtown Waterville, less than a mile from the Morning Sentinel newsroom.
Boys basketball: Hot start propels Monmouth to key win over Richmond
Mustangs score game’s first 18 points en route to victory.
High school football: Brunswick among teams shifting back to 11-man
Maranacook, Dirigo and Mountain Valley also plan to shift from the eight-man ranks in the fall.
Football: Eight-man programs Maranacook and Brunswick set for return to 11-man game
The eight-man division is poised for a shakeup as four schools departing.
With challenging start to season, central Maine Alpine skiers look to stay sharp
Conditions have not made matters easy for central Maine skiers, who were able to compete in a scrimmage Wednesday.
From ferries to nights on gym floors, Class D South basketball a logistical puzzle
Class D South life a distinct one for players, coaches, administrators.
Football: Current, former players hail Lawrence coach John Hersom as ultimate motivator
Longtime head coach can win his second state title Saturday when Bulldogs meet Kennebunk in Portland.
Central Maine coaches, athletic directors react to mass shooting in Lewiston
Many say they won’t be comfortable with resuming playoffs until suspect is located.
Volleyball: Yarmouth fends off Messalonskee in thrilling Class B semifinal
Eagles rally after losing first two sets but fall 3-2 loss to reigning champs.
Football notebook: Eight-man playoff fields shrink after three schools decline invitations
Telstar, Valley and Spruce Mountain opt out, leaving some schools with unexpected byes in the quarterfinal round.