The Raiders win their seventh state championship and their fourth in Class B, taking three of four sets.
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, he’s a fan of the New England Patriots, Baltimore Orioles, Philadelphia Flyers and Miami Heat – and yes, he’s aware of how random those teams seem.
Posted inSports, Varsity Maine, Volleyball
Class A volleyball: Gorham defeats Biddeford to repeat as state champion
The third-seeded Rams sweep the No. 1 Tigers to earn their second straight Class A title.
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Want to watch Cooper Flagg play? Here’s what’s next for Duke men’s basketball
Flagg and the Blue Devils open the regular season Monday against UMaine.
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It’s showtime: Cooper Flagg set for long-hyped Duke debut
The Newport native is one of the biggest basketball stars in the country, and Mainers are eager to see him play on the big stage.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Sports
Ace Flagg commits to play basketball at UMaine
The 6-foot-7 Newport native and Greensboro Day School senior will return to his home state for his college career.
Posted inMaine Celtics, Sports
Lot of new names, but same standards and goals as Maine Celtics begin season
There’s a new coach, but four returning players create some continuity for the defending G League Eastern Conference champions.
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Maine Golf announces campaign to bolster Freeport training center
The $2.5 million plan will turn the Maine Golf Center into a robust facility with a short course, covered driving range and revamped clubhouse.
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Sports Digest: Portland tabbed top minor league sports market by Sports Business Journal
Labeled a ‘quintessential minor league sports town,’ Portland has seen strong attendance numbers from its pro teams.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
Basketball: Cooper Flagg named preseason All-American ahead of Duke debut
The Newport native and potential No. 1 NBA draft pick is the only underclassman on the Associated Press list.
Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Anti-hazing measures are in place at Maine high schools. Experts say more can be done.
Many athletic directors across the state are taking additional steps to ensure safe behavior, but hazing incidents are still alleged.