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.

Softball, Sports, Varsity Maine

Cheverus softball ace Addison DeRoche relaxed, motivated following college decision

by Drew Bonifant May 12, 2026May 12, 2026

Since committing to Florida State, the Cheverus standout is feeling refocused and dialed in to trying to deliver another championship for the Stags.

Maine colleges, Sports

USM baseball, Husson softball playing host to Division III regionals

by Drew Bonifant May 11, 2026May 11, 2026

The Huskies are the second seed in their region and the Eagles are first in theirs. Husson baseball, and Colby and Bowdoin softball also qualified.

Softball, Sports, Varsity Maine

Bonny Eagle softball storms back to deal Gorham its first loss

by Drew Bonifant May 8, 2026May 8, 2026

The Scots score 12 runs in the final two innings to erase a seven-run deficit and stun the Rams.

Softball, Sports, Varsity Maine

Cheverus softball handles Windham in rematch of A South final

by Drew Bonifant May 4, 2026May 4, 2026

Addison DeRoche fans 17, and the Stags hit early and often en route to an 8-0 victory over the Eagles.

Maine colleges, Sports

6 Maine college lacrosse teams head into NCAA Division III tournaments

by Drew Bonifant May 4, 2026May 4, 2026

The Bowdoin and Bates men drew byes and will host their playoff openers, while the Husson men, and Colby, St. Joseph’s and Husson women qualify and will play first-round matchups.