Drew Bonifant

6 days ago | sports.yahoo.com | Drew Bonifant

Apr. 17—WELLS — In its first game after a breakout season, the Freeport softball team showed it still has a knack for winning. The Falcons used a four-run sixth inning to complete the comeback from a four-run deficit en route to defeating fellow Class B South contender Wells, 7-5, in the opener for both teams. "What I think is amazing about this team is the energy," said senior Izzy George, ...

1 week ago | pressherald.com | Drew Bonifant

The last time her team took the field, Windham softball coach Darcey Gardiner watched the Eagles strike out 23 times in 10 innings in a 2-0 Class A South final loss to Cheverus and its freshman ace, Addison DeRoche. Gardiner knew she had a championship-caliber team coming back in 2025. And she knew DeRoche wasn’t going anywhere. So coming into this season, she knew Windham needed to figure something out. “We know what she’s capable of, and we know her skill level,” Gardiner said.

1 week ago | pressherald.com | Drew Bonifant

1. Cheverus: The defending state champions are back and loaded as ever. The key piece is 2024 Varsity Maine Player of the Year Addison DeRoche, who was untouchable last year while going 12-1 with a 0.08 ERA, six no-hitters and 212 strikeouts — 21 of which came in the state final victory over Oxford Hills. But that’s just the beginning.

1 week ago | sports.yahoo.com | Drew Bonifant

Apr. 14—1. Cheverus: The defending state champions are back and loaded as ever. The key piece is 2024 Varsity Maine Player of the Year Addison DeRoche, who was untouchable last year while going 12-1 with a 0.08 ERA, six no-hitters and 212 strikeouts — 21 of which came in the state final victory over Oxford Hills. But that's just the beginning.

1 week ago | pressherald.com | Drew Bonifant

Emma Boulette, Westbrook junior shortstop: Boulette was an SMAA all-star last year, when she batted .529 with 23 runs scored and 15 RBI. She struck out only four times. Reese Bryant, Bonny Eagle sophomore pitcher: As a freshman, Bryant went 5-3 with 55 strikeouts in 68 innings, and also batted .381 with six extra-base hits. She’ll need to limit her walks after allowing 49 last spring. Addie Caiazzo, Windham junior shortstop: Caiazzo emerged as a fixture for the Eagles, hitting .458 last season.