Tournaments filled with tension for newcomers and veterans alike; area golfers earn scholarships.
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.
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Baseball: Dirigo, Maranacook teams find home in Augusta Little League
After their leagues canceled, youth teams joined up with Augusta for the summer.
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With clean bill of health, Maranacook runner Molly McGrail set for next level
Black Bears’ track and cross country standout puts injury woes behind her with Division I career on tap.
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Golf: New ‘Maine Event’ set to replace the canceled Charlie’s Maine Open this summer
Plans being finalized for the Augusta Country Club to host two-day tournament in August that will consist of only Maine professionals and amateurs.
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Remember When: The 2000 Maranacook baseball team won the program’s first title
Young, but talented, Black Bears prevailed in a tough bracket and kicked off a three-year run to remember.
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Auto racing: Wiscasset Speedway opens up for first practice day
After hosting private tests, track is back holding open sessions while awaiting season’s start.
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Catching Up With: Cony softball standout Monica White Trask stays in the game
Former pitcher and Miss Maine Softball winner guides the next wave of softball stars as a coach.
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Youth baseball: Gardiner Cal Ripken kicks off spring season with majors division evaluation
Community baseball makes return from wait due to coronavirus with first on-field evaluations.
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Everyday Athletes: Fly fisherman Jeff Ireland a man of the river
Whether guiding others or enjoying his free time, Wayne resident drawn to the water.
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Golf notebook: Eased restrictions another big step for area courses
Relaxed coronavirus parameters open up business avenues; Waterville CC hosts first MSGA play day.