Thompson takes over a starring role for Waterville girls; freshmen step up for Messalonskee girls.
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 inGirls Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Girls basketball: Messalonskee back in the swing of things after late start to season
Eagles didn’t play first game until Jan. 28, but made the most of their time off while waiting for a return to the court.
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Posted inBoys Hockey, Sports, Varsity Maine
Boys hockey: It all starts clicking for Cony/Monmouth/Hall-Dale/Erskine in win over Gardiner
Commitment to discipline and conditioning pay off as Rams roll to victory in rivalry game.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Boys basketball: Winthrop, Gardiner both looking to hit strides after shaky starts
Neighboring teams working to find continuity on both offensive and defensive sides of the court.
Posted inBoys Hockey, Girls Hockey, Sports, Varsity Maine
High school hockey notebook: Capital Region adjusts and adapts under new coach Richard Fortin
Cony/Hall-Dale/Monmouth/Erskine gets creative on defense; Kennebec shows mental toughness in strong start.
Posted inGirls Basketball, Sports, Times Record Sports, Varsity Maine
Girls basketball: With plans for an experienced team dashed, Richmond starts fresh
Down to only one senior due to COVID opt-outs, Bobcats get a new wave of players adjusted to the varsity game.
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Girls basketball: So far, so good for Winthrop co-coaches Ouellette and Merrill
Unique setup working for Ramblers, who are competitive again despite losing four starters.
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Boys basketball: Cony and Winslow working to fill large holes this season
Rams and Black Raiders rely on offensive balance with McCormick, Dearborn and Pomeroy gone.
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High school girls basketball overview: Players, coaches prepare for season without fans
Traditional crowd atmosphere, normally an integral part of the sport, will be absent this winter.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Maine, Sports, Varsity Maine
Sure, face masks can be a hassle, but high school basketball players grateful for games
Maine has mandated masks to be worn by high school athletes during games. For some players the adjustment hasn’t been easy.