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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PublishedFebruary 22, 2021
Fate of high school wrestling season remains undetermined as MPA again delays decision
Maine Principals’ Association postpones meeting with community sports guidelines unchanged and wrestling still considered ‘high risk.’
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PublishedFebruary 18, 2021
Boys hockey: Special teams pay off for Gardiner in win over Mt. Ararat
Improved penalty kill shines as Tigers thrive both up and down a man.
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PublishedFebruary 13, 2021
Boys basketball: TJ Wilson’s buzzer-beater lifts Hall-Dale to win over Mt. Ararat
Bulldogs execute in game that, even without fans, had plenty of late-game tension.
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PublishedFebruary 12, 2021
High school basketball postseason tournament coming to central Maine
The playoffs will take place during first two weeks of March and will feature two brackets playing for regional championships.
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PublishedFebruary 9, 2021
UMaine women’s basketball team ready for late-season challenge
The surging Black Bears face Stony Brook in matchup of America East’s two top teams.
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PublishedFebruary 6, 2021
Super Bowl: Brady’s back, and local Patriots fans are wondering how to feel
Most fans are rooting for former New England star to win another championship, but for some, it’s a bittersweet experience.
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PublishedJanuary 26, 2021
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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PublishedJanuary 23, 2021
Sure, face masks can be a hassle, but basketball players are grateful for games
Maine has mandated that masks be worn by high school athletes during games. For some players the adjustment hasn’t been easy.
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PublishedJanuary 13, 2021
High schools grapple with decision to allow media into indoor athletic events
Many schools — including Cony, Skowhegan and Winthrop, among others — are allowing media into games while others such as Winslow and Waterville are restricting access altogether.
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PublishedJanuary 11, 2021
Girls basketball: Cony edges Mt. Ararat in first game under COVID-19 precautions
With no fans in attendance, game had a much different feel compared to those of last season.
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