Mike Mandell

Staff Writer

Mike Mandell came to the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel in April 2022 after spending five and a half years with The Ellsworth American in Hancock County, Maine. He came to Maine out of college after graduating from the Missouri School of Journalism in 2016. He spent 2015 as the Mizzou football beat writer for the Columbia Missourian after previously covering high school sports and Mizzou women’s basketball for the newspaper. He lives just outside of downtown Waterville, less than a mile from the Morning Sentinel newsroom.

Sports, Track & Field, Varsity Maine

Track and field: Lewiston athletes thrive at KVAC Large School championships

by Mike Mandell May 25, 2024May 26, 2024

Makenna Drouin wins four events for the fourth time and Ryker Paradis earns titles in all three throws for the Blue Devils. Edward Little’s Saphryn Humason-Fulgham repeats in two jumps, Mt. Blue’s Cassidy Hardy wins two throws.

Baseball, Softball, Sports, Varsity Maine

Baseball, softball playoff pictures coming into focus ahead of final games

by Mike Mandell May 23, 2024May 23, 2024

Messo, Monmouth baseball, Skowhegan, Nokomis, Hall-Dale softball headed for high seeds.

Baseball, Sports, Varsity Maine

Baseball: Messalonskee keeps it rolling with win over Edward Little

by Mike Mandell May 22, 2024May 22, 2024

Eagles bounce back from loss to Camden Hills with win over Eddies.

Boys Lacrosse, Sports, Varsity Maine

Boys lacrosse: Gardiner shines defensively in victory over Oak Hill

by Mike Mandell May 20, 2024May 20, 2024

Tigers hold Raiders to season-low four goals in crossover victory.

Baseball, Softball, Sports, Varsity Maine

Local baseball and softball teams expanding their horizons with nontraditional matchups

by Mike Mandell May 18, 2024May 20, 2024

Players and coaches said they are enjoying playing fresh opponents across different classes and conferences.

Baseball, Sports, Varsity Maine

Baseball: Monmouth tops Mt. Abram in a major Class C South showdown

by Mike Mandell May 17, 2024May 17, 2024

The Mustangs weathered a slew of early errors to beat the Roadrunners in the latest matchup between two schools who always seem to play for high stakes.