For years, Rams and Lions had a respectful rivalry as the state’s premier basketball programs.
Drew Bonifant
Staff Writer
Drew Bonifant covers sports for the Press Herald, with beats in high school football, basketball and baseball. He was previously part of the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel sports team. A New Hampshire native and 2010 graduate of Northeastern University, he came to Maine in September 2016 after four years at the Concord Monitor, where he covered NASCAR, University of New Hampshire hockey and high schools and won a NH Press Association award for his work. He also worked for two years as a college co-op at the Patriot Ledger in Quincy, Mass. An avid golfer, frequent skier and consumer of sports, movie and music trivia, heโs a fan of the New England Patriots, Baltimore Orioles, Philadelphia Flyers and Miami Heat โ and yes, heโs aware of how random those teams seem.
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Event allows participants to paddle, pedal and run without regular triathlon demands.
Cassidy resigns as Gardiner boys varsity basketball coach
After 11 years, coach steps down to spend more time with his family.
Fans send the wrong tone with Hader ovation
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With no Senior Babe Ruth option, players likely to join different teams after three regional trips.
East defense sets the tone for Lobster Bowl triumph
Led by the line, maligned East stifles West ballcarriers in impressive display.
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Host team hopes more poised, relaxed mindset will pay dividends at New Englands.
Skills competition kicks off New England Babe Ruth tournament in Augusta
Throwing, hitting, running contests provide fun intro to weekend of games.
Waterville 12U Cal Ripken team relishes second regional tournament appearance
Even after loss, hosts appreciate chance to challenge New England’s best.