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Forecaster Sports

TA too much for SP/Freeport/Waynflete in state final

by Michael Hoffer March 11, 2023

A memorable tournament run comes to an end with a 5-3 setback.

Boys Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine

Boys’ basketball: 10 teams to watch in southern Maine

by Steve Craig December 8, 2022December 8, 2022

Thornton Academy, Bonny Eagle and defending champion South Portland should contend for the Class AA South title.

Sports, Varsity Maine

High-tech tools helping young ballplayers step up their game

by Steve Craig May 13, 2021May 13, 2021

From virtual reality goggles to biokinetic sensors, technology is helping to evaluate and improve players’ mechanics and provide a boost in the college recruiting process.

Maine, News

Deixi Wu: Thornton Academy

by Kelley Bouchard June 7, 2020June 8, 2020

She speaks three languages and plans to become a teacher to help others communicate.

Maine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion

Maine Voices: Social media opens door to my world

by Maris Podgurski December 29, 2019December 29, 2019

As a half-Japanese teen in a mostly white state, I’m glad that young people and their parents have this platform to learn about diversity and racism.

American Journal, Lakes Region Weekly

Football: Bonny Eagle rumbles past Thornton for state crown

by Adam Birt November 26, 2019November 26, 2019

PORTLAND—”We’re the best team in the State,” said Bonny Eagle head coach Kevin Cooper. Normally, Cooper doesn’t talk like a Roman general standing atop a steaming heap of barbarian corpses…but can you blame him? BE’s State Championship battle vs. Thornton Academy was so freshly decided, his young soldiers’ victory shouts still echoed through Fitzpatrick Stadium. […]