Michael Hoffer

Forecaster/Leader/Sentry

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
June 4, 2019

SP softball starts playoff run with prelim win over Westbrook

South Portland freshman pitcher Mia Micucci throws a strike during the Red Riots’ 8-2 win over Westbrook in Tuesday’s Class A South preliminary round playoff game. Shawn Patrick Ouellette / Portland Press Herald photos. More photos below. BOX SCORE Class A South prelim South Portland 8 Westbrook 2 W- 002 000 0- 2 6 4 […]
Published
June 3, 2019

Postseason excitement in full swing-Northern edition

Freeport’s Aaron Rusiecki returns a shot during the Falcons’ 3-2 win over Greely in Saturday’s Class B South semifinal. Yarmouth’s Anders Corey handles the ball during the Clippers’ 12-5 win over Waynflete in Friday’s regular season finale. Falmouth’s Kayla Sarazin scoops up a ground ball during the Yachtsmen’s 8-5 win over Massabesic last week in […]
Published
June 3, 2019

Postseason excitement in full swing-Portland edition

Portland’s Griffin Buckley slides safely into third base before Deering’s Michael Randall can tag him out in last week’s 6-5 Rams’ victory. Waynflete’s Clara Sandberg throws a pass during the Flyers’ 11-2 victory over St. Dom’s last week. The tennis tournament is down to a select few teams and the baseball, softball and lacrosse postseason […]
Published
June 2, 2019

Forecaster Country track stars turn heads at states-Northern edition

Falmouth’s Sofie Matson wins the mile at Saturday’s Class A state meet. Last weekend’s outdoor track and field state championship meets didn’t produce a local team champion, but many individuals were dominant. Class A At the Class A state meet in Lewiston, Falmouth’s girls tallied 40 points to come in fifth (Cheverus repeated with 100 […]
Published
June 2, 2019

Cheverus girls repeat as Class A track champs-Portland edition

Cheverus’ Victoria Bossong holds a slight lead over teammate Emma Gallant in the 200 at Saturday’s Class A state track and field meet. Both girls went on to set a new record in the event with Bossong finishing first in 24.80 seconds. Cheverus’ Victoria Bossong, left, and Evelyn Hanley celebrate after the Stags’ victory in […]
Published
May 31, 2019

Yarmouth boys finish strong with win over Waynflete

Yarmouth seniors Andy Garrett (6) and Michael Guertler celebrate a goal during the Clippers’ 12-5 win over Waynflete Friday night. Shawn Patrick Ouellette / Portland Press Herald photos. More photos below. BOX SCORE Yarmouth 12 Waynflete 5 W- 0 2 2 1- 5 Y- 3 5 1 3- 12 First quarter 8:43 Y Corey (unassisted) […]
Published
May 31, 2019

Yarmouth girls hold off Waynflete’s rally in regular season finale

Yarmouth’s girls’ lacrosse team celebrates after beating Waynflete, 9-4, Friday. BOX SCORE Yarmouth 9 Waynflete 4 W- 0 4- 4 Y- 5 4- 9 First half 19:17 Y Groothoff (Grant) 17:13 Y Lowenstein (unassisted) 14:18 Y Abi Thornton (free position) 13:27 Y Grondin (unassisted) 25.8 Y Groothoff (Lowenstein) Second half 22:48 Y Groothoff (Grondin) 21:42 […]
Published
May 30, 2019

Falmouth downs Massabesic again in state game rematch

Falmouth’s girls’ lacrosse team celebrates a goal during Thursday’s 8-5 home win over Massabesic in a Class A state game rematch. Shawn Patrick Ouellette / Portland Press Herald photos. More photos below. BOX SCORE Falmouth 8 Massabesic 5 M- 4 1- 5 F- 3 5- 8 First half 24:16 F Camelio (unassisted) 22:04 M Renaud […]
Published
May 29, 2019

Yarmouth girls extend win streak at Greely

Yarmouth senior Abi Thornton is defended by Greely senior Madi Scott during the Clippers’ 14-6 victory Wednesday night. BOX SCORE Yarmouth 14 Greely 6 Y- 7 7- 14 G- 3 3- 6 First half 24:17 Y Groothoff (D’Appolonia) 16:31 Y Abi Thornton (unassisted) 12:55 Y Grant (D’Appolonia) 11:52 G Bennert (Clement) 10:26 Y D’Appolonia (unassisted) […]
Published
May 29, 2019

Waynflete takes step closer to playoffs with win over St. Dom’s

Waynflete senior Emi Boedeker is watched by St. Dom’s freshman Isabella Webster during the Flyers’ 11-2 victory Wednesday at Fitzpatrick Stadium. Boedeker set the tone with five goals. Shawn Patrick Ouellette / Portland Press Herald photos. More photos below. BOX SCORE Waynflete 11 St. Dom’s 2 SD- 1 1- 2 W- 6 5- 11 First […]

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