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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PublishedJuly 17, 2022
Varsity Maine Boys’ Team of the Year: Cape Elizabeth football
The Capers won their first football championship in a rout in the Class C state title game, but it was their mettle a week earlier that made this team so special.
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PublishedJuly 17, 2022
Varsity Maine Girls’ Game of the Year: It took 4 overtimes to decide this classic
The Cape Elizabeth/South Portland/Waynflete girls’ hockey team edged Falmouth, 5-4, in a dramatic regional semifinal.
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PublishedJuly 12, 2020
Boys’ team Coach of the Year: Dave Halligan, Falmouth
The veteran soccer and basketball coach surpassed the 1,000-win mark for his career and led the Yachtsmen to the Class A soccer state title.
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PublishedFebruary 15, 2020
Freeport comes close, but can’t knock off top-ranked Maranacook
Falcons nearly spring upset, but fall late, 59-57.
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PublishedJuly 14, 2019
Female Athlete of the Year: Anna DeWolfe, Greely
The senior turned heads with her dazzling play on the basketball court, but she will be remembered just as much as a role model for younger girls in her hometown.