Baseball, softball and lacrosse teams seek college and prep school field time, but open slots are scarce
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.
Kennebec Journal Boys Basketball Coach of the Year: Todd MacArthur, Winthrop
Coach’s dedication and attention to detail helps Ramblers realize their potential.
Kennebec Journal Boys Basketball Player of the Year: Jacob Hickey, Winthrop
Senior earns Mr. Maine Basketball finalist nod while leading Ramblers to brink of Class C title.
Kennebec Journal Boys Alpine Skier of the Year: Nathan Delmar, Maranacook
Consistency and more mellow outlook allowed senior to excel for Black Bears.
Kennebec Journal Girls Alpine Skier of the Year: Rachel Tooth, Maranacook
Freestyle skier-turned-racer leads Black Bears in senior season.
Mt. Blue football coach Aylward retires
Walks away as one of state’s most decorated head coaches
Kennebec Journal Boys Nordic Skier of the Year: Zach Holman, Maranacook
Senior wins state classical race to lead dominant Black Bears.
Kennebec Journal Girls Nordic Skier of the Year: Laura Parent, Maranacook
Junior helps Black Bears race way to Class B state title.
Mt. Blue football coach Aylward retires
4-time state champion stepping down after three seasons with Cougars.
Sugarloaf a stop on road to recovery for U.S. ski team’s Goldberg
Utah resident shakes off torn Achilles to resume budding international career.