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.
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PublishedJanuary 17, 2023
Girls’ basketball: Wells heats up at the right time to take down Old Orchard Beach
A fortunate bounce helped the Warriors regain momentum and pull out a big win over the rival Seagulls.
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PublishedJanuary 13, 2023
Major changes proposed for high school basketball enrollment classes
A plan from the MPA’s Basketball Committee would increase the number of schools in the largest enrollment class from 17 to 25, and create a statewide Class S for Maine’s smallest schools.
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PublishedJanuary 11, 2023
Maine takes step toward launch of sports wagering, but betting still months away
A state official announces proposed rules governing sports wagering, and estimates it may be up to a year before betting goes live.
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PublishedJanuary 10, 2023
Girls’ basketball: Anna Turgeon’s big game leads Falmouth past Greely
The senior dominated on both ends of the floor, scoring 35 points, as the Navigators scored a win over the rival Rangers.
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PublishedJanuary 7, 2023
Girls’ basketball: Thornton Academy edges Sanford in battle of top Class AA South teams
The undefeated Golden Trojans pulled ahead in the second half, and then withstand a late rally by the Spartans.
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PublishedJanuary 3, 2023
Girls’ basketball: Thornton Academy handles Windham to remain undefeated
Senior Hannah Cook scores 17 points and freshman Kylie Lamson adds 16 as the Golden Trojans win their sixth straight game, 55-43.
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PublishedDecember 31, 2022
Sports stories that captivated Maine in 2022: ‘It’s great to be back!’
From Beach to Beacon to the high school basketball tournament, 2022 saw the return of iconic events and ushered in some surprises, as well.
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PublishedDecember 28, 2022
Girls’ basketball: Oceanside excels despite pressure as defending state champs
The 2022 Class B champion Mariners have felt the target on their back, but it hasn’t stopped them from another scorching start.
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PublishedDecember 27, 2022
Girls’ basketball: High-flying Brunswick runs into tough foe in Portsmouth, N.H.
The 4-0 Dragons were taken down by the Clippers in an exhibition game in the Holiday Hoops Showcase, but know the experience can only prove beneficial.
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PublishedDecember 21, 2022
Boys’ hockey: Brunswick and Cheverus/Yarmouth tie in rematch of playoff epic
In their first meeting since a five-overtime playoff game, the Dragons and Stags play to a 3-3 draw.
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