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Michael has been the sports editor for The Forecaster newspapers since 2001 and began writing for The Leader and The Sentry in 2024. In-depth game stories and local sports history are his passion. He tweets prodigiously at @foresports.

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  • Published
    April 18, 2024

    Portland softball opens with impressive win over Biddeford

    Bulldogs ride two big innings to an 11-1 mercy rule victory.

  • Published
    April 17, 2024

    Falmouth boys dominate Deering

    Navigators improve to 2-0 with a decisive 21-1 triumph.

  • Published
    April 17, 2024

    Falmouth blanks Gorham in opener

    Brennan Rumpf close to unhittable in a 4-0 victory.

  • Published
    April 16, 2024

    Falmouth girls hold off Yarmouth for a taste of revenge

    Navigators get three goals from freshman sensation Riley Davis, beat Clippers in playoff rematch, 8-7.

  • Published
    April 16, 2024

    Freeport Falcons Spring Sports Preview

    BASEBALL Coach: Steve Shukie (third year, 38-21 overall record) 2023 record: 8-9 (Lost, 6-3, to Leavitt in Class B South preliminary round) Top returning players: Arlo Boutureria (Senior), Aaron Converse (Senior), Tristan Francis (Senior), Will Maneikis (Senior), Thomas Roy (Senior), Harry Walker (Senior), Ben Bolduc (Junior), Liam Emmons (Sophomore) Pivotal games: May 3 @ Greely, […]

  • Published
    April 16, 2024

    Waynflete Flyers Spring Sports Preview

    BASEBALL (co-op with North Yarmouth Academy) Coach: Paul Grazia (10th year, 57-80 overall record) 2023 record: 14-4 (Lost, 4-3 (8 innings), to Sacopee Valley in Class C South semifinals) Top returning players: Cole Lambert (Senior), Matthew Powers (Senior), Caden Violette (Senior), Nico Herrera (Junior), Dylan Kullman (Junior) Pivotal games: April 22 OOB, May 1 SACOPEE VALLEY, May 6th […]

  • Published
    April 16, 2024

    Deering Rams Spring Sports Preview

    BASEBALL Coach: Casey Lawrence (first year) 2023 record: 0-16 (no postseason) Top returning players: Jackson Forest (Senior), Avery Lawrence (Senior), Tavian Lauture (Junior) Pivotal games: April 19 @ Thornton Academy, May 4 PORTLAND, May 7 @ Scarborough, May 9 @ Falmouth, May 14 GORHAM, May 23 SOUTH PORTLAND, May 25 @ Cheverus Coach’s comment: “Our […]

  • Published
    April 16, 2024

    Cheverus Stags Spring Sports Preview

    BASEBALL Coach: Tony DiBiase (fourth year, 30-24 overall record) 2023 record: 10-8 (Lost, 6-3, to Falmouth in Class A South quarterfinals) Top returning players: Chris Murphy (Senior), Liam Backman (Junior), Devin Kelly (Junior), Reis Stamaris (Junior) Pivotal games: April 30 FALMOUTH, May 4 SCARBOROUGH, May 7 @ Marshwood, May 10 @ Gorham, May 14 @ […]

  • Published
    April 15, 2024

    Freeport girls begin title defense with win at Scarborough

    Falcons’ coach Marcia Wood makes triumphant return to her old school in an 8-6 victory.

  • Published
    April 15, 2024

    South Portland Red Riots Spring Sports Preview

    BASEBALL Coach: Mike Owens (13th year, 162-62 overall record, two state titles) 2023 record: 17-3 (Beat Edward Little, 5-0, to win Class A state championship) Top returning players: Easton Healy (Junior), Hudson Iacuessa (Sophomore) Pivotal games: April 25 FALMOUTH, April 30 PORTLAND, May 2 @ Scarborough, May 7 THORNTON ACADEMY, May 14 MARSHWOOD, May 21 […]