Gambling has taken over the sports landscape, and the recovery community is worried about the problems it can cause for a younger generation.
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
Third time’s the charm as Bonny Eagle softball ousts Westbrook
The Scots started fast and escaped jams to beat the Blue Blazes and make their first regional final in over 30 years.
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Posted inSoftball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Gorham softball holds on to dethrone Windham in A South quarterfinal
Bella McBrady led the way in the circle and at the plate, and the Rams advance to the semifinals.
Posted inBaseball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Nine baseball players named as finalists for Winkin Award
Hudson Iacuessa of South Portland and Parker Morin of Cony are among the players in the running for the award given to the state’s top senior.
Posted inSports, Tennis, Varsity Maine
Falmouth tennis sweeps Class A championships, again
The boys beat Camden Hills to win their fourth straight title, while the girls take their third in a row with a victory over Brunswick.
Posted inSports, Tennis, Varsity Maine
Falmouth tennis sweeps Class A South regional finals
The Navigators earn a 5-0 victory over Scarborough in the girls final, and a 4-1 win over Thornton Academy in the boys championship.
Posted inSports
World Cup-bound Mainers excited for ‘once in a lifetime’ chance
Despite high prices, soccer fans are eagerly awaiting their opportunity to see the world’s largest sports event in person.
Posted inSports, Track & Field, Varsity Maine
Scarborough girls, South Portland boys take Class A track titles
The Red Storm edged Falmouth in a meet that went down to the last event, while the Red Riots earned their third straight championship.
Posted inHearts of Pine, Sports
Portland Hearts of Pine will field women’s soccer team in 2027
The team will compete in the USL W League, a preprofessional association, and is looking to play its games at Fitzpatrick Stadium.
Posted inGirls Lacrosse, Sports, Varsity Maine
Windham’s Abby Trainor breaks new ground with 400th career point
The Eagles’ star senior became the first girls lacrosse player to reach the milestone, recording seven goals and five assists in a victory over Portland.