Michael Hoffer

The Forecaster

Michael has been the sports editor for The Forecaster newspapers since 2001. In-depth game stories and local sports history are his passion. He tweets prodigiously at @foresports.

Latest

Published
June 7, 2019

No upset this year…SP blanks Biddeford in quarterfinals

South Portland senior catcher Caden Horton congratulates junior pitcher Noah Lewis at the conclusion of the Red Riots’ 3-0 win over Biddeford in Thursday’s Class A South quarterfinal. South Portland will face Marshwood in the semifinals Saturday. BOX SCORE South Portland 3 Biddeford 0 B- 000 000 0- 0 3 1 SP- 021 000 x- […]
Published
June 6, 2019

Defending champion Cape Elizabeth turns aside Waynflete to reach semifinals

Cape Elizabeth junior Karli Chapin (20) and senior Brooke Harvey celebrate a goal during Thursday’s 13-2 win over Waynflete in a Class B state quarterfinals. Chapin had five goals and Harvey added three as the defending state champion Capers advanced. Shawn Patrick Ouellette / Portland Press Herald photos. More photos below. BOX SCORE Class B […]
Published
June 6, 2019

Portland girls extend streak, beat Lewiston in quarterfinals

Portland junior Hazel Praught, left, junior Isabella More and freshman Julia Duggan celebrate a goal during the Bulldogs’ 15-5 win over Lewiston in Wednesday’s Class A North quarterfinal. More and Praught each scored four times. Shawn Patrick Ouellette / Portland Press Herald photos. More photos below. BOX SCORE Class A North quarterfinal Portland 15 Lewiston […]
Published
June 5, 2019

Postseason excitement in full swing-Southern edition

South Portland shortstop Kaylee Whitten tags out a Westbrook base-stealer during Tuesday’s victory. South Portland pitcher Mia Micucci throws a strike during the Red Riots’ 8-2 win over Westbrook in Tuesday’s Class A South preliminary round playoff game. (Ed. Note: For the complete South Portland-Westbrook softball game story, see theforecaster.net) The tennis tournament is down […]
Published
June 4, 2019

Another state title for Scarborough boys’ track-Southern edition

Scarborough’s Anthony Clavette wins the boys’ high jump at the Class A state meet. Scarborough’s Jarett Flaker races to victory in the boys’ 200 at Saturday’s Class A state track and field meet. The Red Storm won the team title. Last weekend’s outdoor track and field state championship meets produced a familiar champion and several […]
Published
June 4, 2019

SP softball starts playoff run with prelim win over Westbrook

South Portland freshman pitcher Mia Micucci throws a strike during the Red Riots’ 8-2 win over Westbrook in Tuesday’s Class A South preliminary round playoff game. Shawn Patrick Ouellette / Portland Press Herald photos. More photos below. BOX SCORE Class A South prelim South Portland 8 Westbrook 2 W- 002 000 0- 2 6 4 […]
Published
June 3, 2019

Postseason excitement in full swing-Northern edition

Freeport’s Aaron Rusiecki returns a shot during the Falcons’ 3-2 win over Greely in Saturday’s Class B South semifinal. Yarmouth’s Anders Corey handles the ball during the Clippers’ 12-5 win over Waynflete in Friday’s regular season finale. Falmouth’s Kayla Sarazin scoops up a ground ball during the Yachtsmen’s 8-5 win over Massabesic last week in […]
Published
June 3, 2019

Postseason excitement in full swing-Portland edition

Portland’s Griffin Buckley slides safely into third base before Deering’s Michael Randall can tag him out in last week’s 6-5 Rams’ victory. Waynflete’s Clara Sandberg throws a pass during the Flyers’ 11-2 victory over St. Dom’s last week. The tennis tournament is down to a select few teams and the baseball, softball and lacrosse postseason […]
Published
June 2, 2019

Forecaster Country track stars turn heads at states-Northern edition

Falmouth’s Sofie Matson wins the mile at Saturday’s Class A state meet. Last weekend’s outdoor track and field state championship meets didn’t produce a local team champion, but many individuals were dominant. Class A At the Class A state meet in Lewiston, Falmouth’s girls tallied 40 points to come in fifth (Cheverus repeated with 100 […]
Published
June 2, 2019

Cheverus girls repeat as Class A track champs-Portland edition

Cheverus’ Victoria Bossong holds a slight lead over teammate Emma Gallant in the 200 at Saturday’s Class A state track and field meet. Both girls went on to set a new record in the event with Bossong finishing first in 24.80 seconds. Cheverus’ Victoria Bossong, left, and Evelyn Hanley celebrate after the Stags’ victory in […]

Sign In: