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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 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 […]

  • Published
    April 15, 2024

    Scarborough Red Storm Spring Sports Preview

    BASEBALL Coach: Wes Ridlon (fourth year, 38-14 overall record) 2023 record: 11-6 (Lost, 5-0, to Marshwood in Class A South quarterfinals) Top returning players: Harrison Griffiths (Senior), Lewis Moynihan (Senior), Mason Porter (Senior), Zak Sanders (Senior), Matt Fallona (Junior), Erik Swenson (Junior) Pivotal games: April 25 @ Thornton Academy, April 30 @ Gorham, May 2 […]

  • Published
    April 15, 2024

    Cape Elizabeth Capers Spring Sports Preview

    BASEBALL Coach: Don Dutton (second year) 2023 record: 14-4-1 (Lost, 4-2, to Yarmouth in Class B South Final) Top returning players: Gabe Harmon (Senior), Charlie Song (Senior), Jameson Bryant (Junior), Andy Choi (Junior), Jimmy Hollowell (Junior), Brady Inman (Junior) Pivotal games: April 22 YARMOUTH, April 24 @ Wells, May 6 WELLS, May 10 @ Yarmouth, […]

  • Published
    April 15, 2024

    Yarmouth Clippers Spring Sports Preview

    BASEBALL Coach: Marc Halsted (17th year, 184-107-1 overall record, one state championship) 2023 record: 14-6 (Lost, 1-0, to Old Town in Class B state final) Top returning players: Sam Bradford (Senior), Andrew Cheever (Senior), Matt Gautreau (Senior), Jack Janczuk (Senior), Sam Lowenstein (Senior), Graeme Roux (Senior), David Swift (Senior) Pivotal games: April 22 @ Cape […]

  • Published
    April 15, 2024

    Greely Rangers Spring Sports Preview

    BASEBALL Coach: Derek Soule (24th year, 327-104-2 overall record, four state championships) 2023 record: 11-8 (Lost, 6-1, to Yarmouth in Class B South semifinals) Top returning players: Sam Almy (Senior), Marky Axelsen (Senior), Jackson Leding (Senior), Ethan Robeck (Senior), Ryder Simpson (Senior), Zach Vanni (Senior), Liam Coull (Junior), Owen Piesik (Junior), Wes Piper (Junior), Wyatt […]

  • Published
    April 15, 2024

    Falmouth Navigators Spring Sports Preview

    BASEBALL Coach: Mike D’Andrea (fourth year, 47-9 overall record) 2023 record: 16-2 (Lost, 3-2, to Thornton Academy in Class A South semifinals) Top returning players: Ethan Hendry (Senior), Brennan Rumpf (Senior), Josh Polchies (Junior), Tyler Simmons (Junior), Jacoby Porter (Sophomore) Pivotal games: April 17 GORHAM, April 25 @ South Portland, May 2 THORNTON ACADEMY, May […]