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.
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PublishedMarch 7, 2024
Maddie Fitzpatrick, Chance Mercier named Miss Maine and Mr. Maine Basketball
Fitzpatrick is the first Cheverus player to win the award, while Mercier is the first Ellsworth winner in 36 years.
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PublishedMarch 6, 2024
Boys’ hockey: Top-ranked Lewiston dethrones Thornton Academy, 4-0, in Class A semifinal
Four different scorers lead the way for the Blue Devils, who are back in the state final for the first time since 2020.
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PublishedMarch 4, 2024
Basketball: Several Southern Maine teams have reason for optimism going into next season
Whether due to returning starters or incoming talent, there are boys’ and girls’ teams that are poised to make deep runs in 2025.
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PublishedMarch 2, 2024
Girls’ basketball: Cheverus completes perfect season with Class AA title
Maddie Fitzpatrick and Ruth Boles lead the Stags to their second state championship in three years, defeating Gorham, 38-24.
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PublishedMarch 2, 2024
Girls’ basketball: Brunswick rolls past Cony to earn first state championship
After losing in the Class A final last year, the Dragons cruise to a 54-30 victory behind 21 points from Dakota Shipley.
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PublishedMarch 1, 2024
Girls’ basketball: Undefeated Oceanside holds off Old Town to win Class B title
The Mariners complete a 22-0 season with a 33-25 victory to capture their second state championship in three years.
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PublishedMarch 1, 2024
Girls’ basketball: Previewing Saturday’s state championship games
Brunswick is seeking its first Gold Ball, while Cheverus, Gorham and Cony are looking to add to their collection.
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PublishedFebruary 29, 2024
Girls’ basketball: With defense leading the way, Brunswick eyes its first Gold Ball
The Dragons have been one of the toughest teams to score on, especially in the postseason.
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PublishedFebruary 28, 2024
Girls’ basketball: With new faces in key spots, Oceanside seeks another title
The Mariners lost key players to graduation, but have remained formidable as they play Friday for a second championship in three years.
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PublishedFebruary 27, 2024
Girls’ basketball: Motivation from painful loss pushes Cheverus back into title game
Despite losing three key players from last year’s team, the Stags have beaten all comers and stand one win away from a second Class AA title in three years.
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