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Staff Writer

Haley has been with the Sun Journal sports department since November 2023. She graduated from Occidental College in Los Angeles in May 2022 with a degree in international relations. Haley also played lacrosse for the Tigers, so naturally, her love of sports led her to pursue a permanent sports journalism role. Before her move to Maine, she previously worked as a general assignment reporter in Lancaster, S.C., covering education, city council, crime and business. Haley is a native southerner, born and raised in Alpharetta, Georgia, so don’t be surprised when she slips the occasional “y’all” into her interview questions.

Local & State, Sports, Varsity Maine

Unruly fans disrupt Wales basketball game, 8 escorted out

by Haley Jones February 4, 2025February 5, 2025

RSU 4 Superintendent Katy Grondin says 3 fans were ejected and 5 were asked to leave for their behavior in Oak Hill girls game.

Girls Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine

Girls basketball notebook: Success extends beyond scoreboard

by Haley Jones February 3, 2025February 3, 2025

Strong transition play has been key for contenders Lawrence and Mt. Ararat, while growth has been key for other squads.

Boys Soccer, Sports, Varsity Maine

Darren Allen chosen as new Spruce Mountain boys soccer coach

by Haley Jones January 29, 2025January 29, 2025

Allen, who guided Mt. Abram to the Class C state championship in 2023, was already teaching at Spruce Mountain and now is returning to coaching after a year off.

New England Patriots, Sports

Lewiston Army veteran wins tickets to Super Bowl, meets Drake Maye

by Haley Jones January 24, 2025January 25, 2025

Matt Jabaut was surprised by Maye, the New England Patriots quarterback, who presented him with two tickets to this year’s Super Bowl.

Girls Hockey, Sports, Varsity Maine

St. Dominic/Lisbon girls hockey ends season early

by Haley Jones January 22, 2025January 22, 2025

Injuries on an already small roster force the Saints to forfeit their final five games.

Hearts of Pine, Sports

Hearts of Pine visits Lewiston as Maine’s team, not just Portland’s

by Haley Jones January 17, 2025January 17, 2025

Coach Bobby Murphy, club co-owners Gabe Hoffman-Johnson and Tom Caron brought several players to Lewiston Middle School Thursday night to inspire the next generation of soccer players.

Hearts of Pine, Sports

Hearts of Pine’s Khalid Hersi fulfills family’s dream of playing professional soccer

by Haley Jones January 16, 2025January 16, 2025

Being the first Mainer to sign with the Portland-based professional team was the product of years of hard work and the Hersi family’s passion for soccer.