The Stags got a much-needed dose of confidence from their win, while the Golden Trojans hope their first loss will dial in their focus.
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 Basketball, Sports, Times Record Sports, Varsity Maine
Girls’ basketball: Shipley’s big night leads Brunswick over Falmouth
Brunswick junior forward Dakota Shipley sparks the Dragons on both ends of the floor in a matchup of two of Class A South’s top teams.
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Girls’ basketball notebook: Gray-New Gloucester passing tests in Class A South
The 10-2 Patriots have beaten some strong teams and have shown they could be a tough out come tournament time.
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Girls’ basketball: Wells heats up at the right time to take down Old Orchard Beach
A fortunate bounce helped the Warriors regain momentum and pull out a big win over the rival Seagulls.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Major changes proposed for high school basketball enrollment classes
A plan from the MPA’s Basketball Committee would increase the number of schools in the largest enrollment class from 17 to 25, and create a statewide Class S for Maine’s smallest schools.
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Maine takes step toward launch of sports wagering, but betting still months away
A state official announces proposed rules governing sports wagering, and estimates it may be up to a year before betting goes live.
Posted inGirls Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Girls’ basketball: Anna Turgeon’s big game leads Falmouth past Greely
The senior dominated on both ends of the floor, scoring 35 points, as the Navigators scored a win over the rival Rangers.
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Girls’ basketball: Thornton Academy edges Sanford in battle of top Class AA South teams
The undefeated Golden Trojans pulled ahead in the second half, and then withstand a late rally by the Spartans.
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Girls’ basketball: Thornton Academy handles Windham to remain undefeated
Senior Hannah Cook scores 17 points and freshman Kylie Lamson adds 16 as the Golden Trojans win their sixth straight game, 55-43.
Posted inBeach to Beacon, Boys Basketball, Football, Portland Sea Dogs, Sports, Varsity Maine
Sports stories that captivated Maine in 2022: ‘It’s great to be back!’
From Beach to Beacon to the high school basketball tournament, 2022 saw the return of iconic events and ushered in some surprises, as well.