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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.

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  • Published
    November 30, 2023

    Scarborough Red Storm Winter Sports Preview

    BOYS’ BASKETBALL Coach: Phil Conley (eighth year, 57-69 overall record) 2022-23 record: 7-13 (Lost, 63-37, to South Portland in Class AA South semifinals) Top returning players: Brayden Couture (Senior), Liam Garriepy (Senior), Nate Glidden (Senior), Blake Harris (Senior), Liam Jefferds (Senior), Carter Blanche (Sophomore), Spencer Booth (Sophomore) Pivotal games: Dec. 14 SOUTH PORTLAND, Dec. 18 CHEVERUS, […]

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    November 30, 2023

    Cape Elizabeth Capers Winter Sports Preview

    BOYS’ BASKETBALL Coach: Jeff Mitchell (fourth year, 29-23 overall record) 2022-23 record: 11-9 (Lost, 54-51, to Oceanside in Class B South quarterfinals) Top returning player: Alex van Huystee (Senior) Pivotal games: Dec. 12 @ Lincoln Academy, Dec. 15 YARMOUTH, Dec. 19 @ Leavitt, Dec. 27 FREEPORT, Jan. 2 @ York, Jan. 13 @ Yarmouth, Jan. […]

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    November 30, 2023

    Yarmouth Clippers Winter Sports Preview

    BOYS’ BASKETBALL Coach: Ilunga Mutombo (second year) 2022-23 record: 16-5 (Lost, 71-67, in overtime, to Oceanside in Class B South Final) Top returning players: Justin Dawes (Senior), Matt Gautreau (Senior), Evan Hamm (Senior), Jack Janczuk (Senior) Pivotal games: Dec. 8 YORK, Dec. 15 @ Cape Elizabeth, Dec. 21 @ Oceanside, Dec. 23 FREEPORT, Dec. 28 […]

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    November 30, 2023

    North Yarmouth Academy Panthers Winter Sports Preview

    BOYS’ BASKETBALL Coach: Jason Knight (12th year, 98-98 overall record) 2022-23 record: 6-12 (no postseason) Top returning player: Nate Oney (Senior) Pivotal games: Dec. 8 @ St. Dom’s, Dec. 12 @ Winthrop, Dec. 19 HALL-DALE, Dec. 21 @ Dirigo, Dec. 28 BOOTHBAY, Jan. 9 @ Waynflete, Jan. 13 MONMOUTH, Jan. 23 WAYNFLETE, Jan. 25 ST. […]

  • Published
    November 30, 2023

    Greely Rangers Winter Sports Preview

    BOYS’ BASKETBALL Coach: Travis Seaver (12th year, 158-59 overall record, three state titles) 2022-23 record: 10-9 (Lost, 72-31, to Westbrook in Class A South quarterfinals) Top returning players: Jackson Leding (Senior), Kade Ippolito (Junior), Ethan Michaud (Junior) Pivotal games: Dec. 8 @ Westbrook, Dec. 12 GORHAM, Dec. 19 @ Gray-New Gloucester, Dec. 28 YORK, Jan. […]

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    November 30, 2023

    Freeport Falcons Winter Sports Preview

    BOYS’ BASKETBALL Coach: Tyler Tracy (third year, 14-22 overall record) 2022-23 record: 5-13 (no postseason) Top returning players: Max Maneikis (Senior), Will Maneikis (Senior), JT Pound (Senior), Connor Slocum (Senior), Conner Smith (Junior) Pivotal games: Dec. 9 NOBLE, Dec. 15 @ Greely, Dec. 18 BIDDEFORD, Dec. 23 @ Yarmouth, Dec. 27 CAPE ELIZABETH, Jan. 4 […]

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    November 30, 2023

    Falmouth Navigators Winter Sports Preview

    BOYS’ BASKETBALL Coach: Dave Halligan (37th year, 581-147 overall record, six state championships) 2022-23 record: 17-4 (Lost, 42-41, to Brewer in Class A state final) Top returning players: Chris Simonds (Senior), Henry Stowell (Senior), Charlie Wolak (Senior) Pivotal games: Dec. 8 GRAY-NG, Dec. 12 @ Westbrook, Dec. 19 @ South Portland, Dec. 21 GORHAM, Jan. […]

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    November 30, 2023

    Waynflete Flyers Winter Sports Preview

    BOYS’ BASKETBALL Coach: Rich Henry (20th year, 241-116 overall record) 2022-23 record: 10-9 (Lost, 52-34, to Madison in Class C South preliminary round) Top returning players: Nico Kirby (Senior), Pauli Mukerangingo (Senior), Fletcher Polsky (Senior), Ishan Reese (Senior), Sam Ribeiro (Senior), Lucas McChesney (Junior), Duncan Isherwood (Junior), Jed Alsup (Sophomore), Diego Schair-Cardona (Sophomore) Pivotal games: […]

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    November 30, 2023

    Portland Bulldogs Winter Sports Preview

    BOYS’ BASKETBALL Coach: Joe Russo (34th year, 463-193 overall record, five state championships) 2022-23 record: 16-6 (Lost, 52-42, to South Portland in Class AA state final) Top returning players: Pepito Girumugisha (Senior), Jeissey Khamis (Senior), Kevin Rugabirwa (Senior), Drew Veilleux (Junior) Pivotal games: Dec. 15 @ Edward Little, Dec. 19 DEERING, Dec. 21 CHEVERUS, Dec. […]

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    November 30, 2023

    Deering Rams Winter Sports Preview

    BOYS’ BASKETBALL Coach: Todd Wing (11th year, 106-80 overall record) 2022-23 record: 1-17 (no postseason) Top returning player: Trip Marston (Senior), Justin Jamal (Junior), Evan Legassey (Junior), David Otti (Junior), Mogga Yanga (Junior) Pivotal games: Dec. 8 @ Scarborough, Dec. 12 THORNTON ACADEMY, Dec. 19 @ Portland, Dec. 21 @ Edward Little, Dec. 23 CHEVERUS, Jan. […]

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