Drew Bonifant, Portland Press Herald

Drew Bonifant

Portland Press Herald

Portland, ME, United States

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  • Portland Press Herald
  • Kennebec Journal
  • Sun Journal

Past articles by Drew:

Basketball: MPA presents two new proposals for classification for next season

Potential plans for four and five classes, with struggling teams dropping down, will be voted on in the March 6 meeting. → Read More

Girls’ basketball: Freeport earns long-awaited win over Greely

Maddie Cormier's double-double led the Falcons to their first win over the Rangers since at least 2001. → Read More

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. → Read More

Southern Maine high school standouts sign National Letters of Intent

Seniors from across the region accept athletic scholarships during the NCAA's early signing period for all sports except football. → Read More

Girls’ soccer: Collin scores twice to lead Portland over Cheverus, 3-1

The Bulldogs withstand a late surge from the Stags to secure their sixth victory in eight games, who started the season 1-4. → Read More

Soccer is a refuge for Ukrainian who traveled winding path to Maine

Orphaned at 9, Sasha Bruno realizes his childhood goal of coming to U.S. while dreaming of a career in soccer. → Read More

Football: Fryeburg Academy takes down Westbrook in overtime

The Raiders answer Westbrook tying touchdown late in regulation and go-ahead TD in overtime, getting a touchdown and 2-point conversion for a 20-18 victory. → Read More

You are what you eat: High school athletes opting for better nutrition

Teenagers increasingly are seeking advice about food choices as they look to improve their athletic performance. And coaches now are incorporating discussions about nutrition into their instruction. → Read More

Maine sees a spike in youth golfers: ‘It’s really not a high-class sport anymore’

Youth on Course, a program that allows junior golfers to play a round for just $5, is helping to attract kids to the sport. → Read More

Young Maine golfers create a buzz with their performances on big stages

College players Cole Anderson and Caleb Manuel have achieved national success that's rare for any golfers to come out of Maine. → Read More

Topsham golfer, 20, poised to take on the world’s best at U.S. Open

Caleb Manuel has achieved rapid success on the golf course, but those who know him are equally impressed by his affable and welcoming manner. → Read More

After heart procedure in April, Biddeford softball star back on the field

Senior Hannah Gosselin was diagnosed with an arrhythmia that caused her heartbeat to suddenly and drastically accelerate. → Read More

Maine golfer Caleb Manuel qualifies for next week’s U.S. Open in Brookline, Mass.

The 20-year-old Topsham native and University of Connecticut student makes the cut to play in one of golf's most prestigious events. → Read More

Football: Some coaches scratching their heads over new high school schedules

The schedules, released Friday, include matchups with New Hampshire teams for Class A schools and more crossover games for all teams, but a loss of traditional rivals for some schools. → Read More

Bocce becomes latest addition to Unified sports at Maine high schools

Unified sports are offered as co-ed athletic opportunities for students with developmental disabilities by the Maine Principals' Association in partnership with the Special Olympics. → Read More

High school notebook: Adjustments at the plate lead to success for Cony baseball

Gardiner swings hot bats en route to good start; Madison softball is on a roll; Winthrop girls track impressing in early going. → Read More

Golf: Courses continuing to see boost in business two years after start of pandemic

Shutdowns and restrictions brought people to the golf course, and they've been sticking around in the time since. → Read More

High school track and field preview: Cony, Winslow among teams hoping to repeat success

Rams and Black Raiders were victorious in outdoor and indoor, while Gardiner and Hall-Dale among teams seeking strong springs. → Read More

Golf notebook: Manuel enjoying strong sophomore season at UConn as Big East championship nears

Mt. Ararat graduate is Huskies' top scorer; Brunswick GC and Augusta CC among courses nearing full opens. → Read More

Turf fields at Cony, Gardiner already providing dividends for teams in early practices

New surfaces allow lacrosse teams, and even baseball, softball and track, to get outside early, which could pay off later in season. → Read More