The Newport native and Dallas Mavericks rookie became the first basketball player to win the award in nine years.
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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Jacob Humphrey signs contract with Colorado Rockies
The Standish native and Bonny Eagle High grad thrived as an outfielder at Vanderbilt after starting his college career at UMass Lowell.
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Eli Spaulding rallies again for second straight Maine Amateur golf title
The Brunswick Golf Club standout shot 2-under 68 to erase a three-shot deficit and successfully defend his championship.
Posted inSoftball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Varsity Maine Girls Team of the Year: Windham softball accomplishes its mission
The Eagles went into the season with the state’s deepest squad, then beat the team and pitcher that had shut them down last spring.
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Luke Ruffing rides hot putter to second-round lead at Maine Amateur
Ruffing goes under par again to stay in front, while Ron Kelton and Eli Spaulding loom right behind.
Posted inGirls Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Varsity Maine Girls Game of the Year: Caribou basketball prevails in unforgettable fashion
The Vikings won the Class B title over Biddeford with one of the craziest finishes in state history.
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Defending champ takes on loaded field in Maine Amateur
Former Freeport star Eli Spaulding will look to extend his reign on Waterville Country Club’s slippery greens.
Posted inPortland Sea Dogs, Sports
New clubhouse gives minor league Sea Dogs a major league feel
With amenities including new weight rooms, locker rooms and batting cages, the $10 million facility is a state-of-the-art upgrade.
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Sea Dogs fall behind early in loss to Fisher Cats
New Hampshire scores twice in the first and second innings to end a five-game losing streak.
Posted inHearts of Pine, Sports
Hearts of Pine generate chances, but can’t break through in loss to AV Alta FC
Portland threatens for much of the game but can’t score in a USL League One loss.