Maranacook graduate competes in 5 events in biathlon and Nordic skiing in Beijing.
Drew Bonifant
Staff Writer
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.
Mild springlike day brings out central Maine golfers to tee up early
As temperatures soared into the mid-60s on Friday, Sheepscot Links Golf Club in Whitefield and Natanis Golf Course in Vassalboro open some holes up for play.
Commentary: Finally, the madness returns to the NCAA men’s basketball tournament
With the return of big crowds, the dance will once again feature enhanced excitement with electric atmospheres, Drew Bonifant writes.
Boys basketball: Nokomis freshman Cooper Flagg named state’s Gatorade Player of the Year
Flagg enjoyed dominant season that culminated with the Class A title.
Nokomis freshmen Ace and Cooper Flagg to compete in nationally renowned basketball league
After leading Nokomis to state title, twins to play for Maine United in the Nike-sponsored Elite Youth Basketball League.
Edward Little’s John Shea nets Mr. Maine Basketball award
Shea and Miss Basketball winner Jaycie Christopher of Skowhegan were dominant forces during their final seasons while guiding their teams on deep playoff runs.
Boys basketball: Return to court was a return to glory for Nokomis coach Earl Anderson
Two decades after winning a championship with the girls team, Anderson leads Nokomis boys to first state title.
‘Nokomis fever’ captivates Newport area as boys basketball team chases state crown
Fans of all ages from the eight-town district are united in their support of the Warriors, as standout freshman Cooper Flagg brings additional buzz to team.
A North boys basketball: Nokomis pulls away from Brewer to win first Class A North title
Warriors show explosiveness while running away from second-seeded Witches.
D South boys basketball: Forest Hills rolls past Valley for third straight regional title
Tigers overwhelm Cavaliers to return to D final after winning state championships in 2019, ’20.