Under a policy approved Wednesday by the Maine Principals’ Association, schools will allow transgender athletes to compete on teams either according to their birth-assigned gender or gender identity.
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
Softball: Freeport stays undefeated in turnaround season by rolling past Wells
After going 3-13 last year, the Falcons are 9-0 after cruising past another Class B South contender in the Warriors.
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Posted inSoftball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Softball: South Portland remains undefeated by holding off Biddeford, 10-7
The Red Riots continue to do damage with their bats, reaching double digits in runs for the fifth time in seven games.
Posted inSoftball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Softball notebook: Kortes and defending champion York enjoying torrid start to season
Injuries haven’t slowed the Wildcats, and Freeport (6-0) and Medomak Valley (6-1) are also off to strong starts in Class B South.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, Sports
March brought record-setting sports wagering in Maine, but also a decline in state revenues
Bettors wagered nearly $14 million more than they did in February, but the state took in about $150,000 less.
Posted inSports, Varsity Maine
Gary Stevens to step down as Thornton Academy athletic director in July
Stevens will leave the Saco school after 17 years, with Portland Athletic Director Lance Johnson taking his place this summer.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports, Uncategorized
Golf: Caleb Manuel, Cole Anderson aim to finish college careers with a flourish
The Maine natives will aim to lead their teams to victory in the NCAA regionals and championships before setting sights on pro careers.
Posted inHearts of Pine, Sports
Portland men’s pro soccer team unveils name: Hearts of Pine
The USL franchise, which will debut in March 2025, pays homage to the city’s beloved ‘Valentine’s Day Bandit’ in its crest.
Posted inSoftball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Softball: Windham makes statement with one-sided win over Gorham
Kennedy Kimball’s grand slam and six RBI lead the Eagles to a five-inning victory over one of their top Class A rivals.
Posted inSoftball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Softball: Cheverus continues hot start with victory over Kennebunk
Addison DeRoche and Hailey Lamontagne lead the way for the Stags, who have stared the season with three wins.