A team with a nationally regarded pitcher and two defending state champions are on the list of teams expecting big seasons.
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 inGirls Lacrosse, Sports, Varsity Maine
Cape Elizabeth girls lacrosse enjoys large numbers, and other things learned at practice
With over 40 players in the program, more than 20 of which are freshmen, the Capers will have depth as they seek another playoff run.
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Posted inPortland Sea Dogs, Sports
Sea Dogs announce Cooper Flagg bobblehead day
The team will give out souvenirs celebrating the Newport native and Dallas Mavericks forward on Aug. 12
Posted inSoftball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Superstitions, habits and more from South Portland softball practice
The Red Riots shared their thoughts on transitioning to outside practices, game-day rituals and uniform day.
Posted inSports
Women’s basketball interest is up, and brackets and bets are on the rise
The ‘Caitlin Clark effect’ sparked a boost in women’s basketball viewership and led to more people participating in friendly pools and betting markets.
Posted inSkiing, Sports, Varsity Maine
Meet the 2025-26 Press Herald All-Region boys ski team
Six seniors lead this list of top Alpine and Nordic skiers in the area this winter.
Posted inSkiing, Sports, Varsity Maine
Meet the 2025-26 Press Herald All-Region girls ski team
Six seniors, three juniors and three sophomores make up this list of southern Maine skiers who enjoyed successful winter seasons.
Posted inIndoor Track, Sports, Varsity Maine
Meet the 2025-26 Press Herald All-Region girls indoor track team
Three seniors, six juniors and a sophomore make up this list of athletes who excelled this indoor track and field season.
Posted inIndoor Track, Sports, Varsity Maine
Meet the 2025-26 Press Herald All-Region boys indoor track team
A strong group of runners leads this list of southern Maine athletes who enjoyed good winters on the track.
Posted inMaine Celtics, Sports
Given playoff life, Maine Celtics look to make the most of it
The Celtics faced long odds to make the NBA G League postseason last week, but got into the field and now look to translate their momentum into another deep playoff run.