Uncooperative weather and a short window can make it challenging for teams looking to get their match ladders ready in time.
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.
Cooper Flagg declares for NBA draft
The Newport native announced he will leave Duke for the pros. When the draft arrives in June, he will almost certainly be the top overall pick.
Southern Maine tennis teams to watch in 2025
The defending champion Falmouth boys and girls are in good position to repeat, while other perennial powers are strong again.
Freeport softball opens with comeback victory over Wells
The Falcons trailed 5-1 after three innings, but rallied back with a pair of big innings.
Southern Maine softball teams to watch in 2025
Cheverus and Windham are poised to be the beasts of Class A, while York looks ready for another run at a Class B title.
Southern Maine softball players to watch in 2025
These players should expect big seasons at the plate, in the field or in the circle in 2025.
Southern Maine softball teams seek answer to Cheverus ace Addison DeRoche
The sophomore ace was dominant in her freshman season, and teams with title hopes will have to go through her and the Stags again.
Cooper Flagg faces a big decision. Signs suggest he’ll declare for the NBA draft.
The Newport native and Duke freshman has until April 26 to decide whether to return to college or declare for the NBA draft.
‘He’s part of us’: Cooper Flagg’s run to Final Four captivates his hometown in Maine
The town of Newport and Nokomis Regional High School have been celebrating Flagg’s pursuit of a national championship and rise to fame.
Varsity Maine Girls Basketball Player of the Year: Madelynn Deprey, Caribou
The Miss Maine Basketball winner delivered a state title with a masterpiece performance in the Class B final.