Michael Hoffer

Maine

None at The Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram

Longtime Sports Editor of The Forecaster. Z-list celebrity. Patriots, Packers, UK hoops. Detailed game stories and nostalgia are my specialty.

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Articles

Winter all-stars turned heads from the get-go

4 weeks ago | pressherald.com | Michael Hoffer Forecaster |Michael Hoffer

(Ed. Note: Wrestling all-stars weren’t available at press time)The recently completed winter sports season was one of triumph and drama and fittingly, many local athletes were honored for their efforts by being named to postseason all-star teams.
Sports Editor Michael Hoffer: What a wild ride it’s been; 25 years with The Forecaster

1 month ago | pressherald.com | Michael Hoffer

All good things must end. For nearly four decades, The Forecaster has taken immense pride in being a weekly part of our communities’ heartbeat. This week brings our final print edition and while the product will continue with electronic editions and digital newsletters, it truly is the end of an era.
Longtime Scarborough girls soccer coach steps down

1 month ago | pressherald.com | Michael Hoffer Forecaster |Michael Hoffer

Mike Farley, who won 273 games, six regional titles and four Class A state championships in his 20 seasons as Scarborough’s girls soccer coach, announced Tuesday that he is stepping down. Farley said in an email that he has an opportunity to coach in his son’s club program in Florida.
Southern Winter Coaches of the Year

1 month ago | pressherald.com | Michael Hoffer Forecaster |Michael Hoffer

South Portland’s boys basketball team ultimately fell three points shy of a championship, but it was a bounce-back season nonetheless for the Red Riots. Who remain the gold standard in Class AA South. One season after being upset in its first playoff game, South Portland returned to the biggest stage, which has been a frequent occurrence under Kevin Millington.
Yarmouth Clippers Winter Athletes of the Year

1 month ago | pressherald.com | Michael Hoffer Forecaster |Michael Hoffer

ETHAN HOFFMAN, Senior – Indoor track• Class B state champion, shot put* WMC Field Senior Division MVP* WMC all-star, first-team, shot putHoffman cemented his status as the state’s premier shot put thrower and in the process, he elevated his teammates to greatness as well. Hoffman joined the Clippers team as a junior and came in third in the shot put. Hoffman, who also scored in outdoor track in the throws and sprints, had a terrific senior campaign indoors.
Cape Elizabeth Capers Winter Athletes of the Year

1 month ago | pressherald.com | Michael Hoffer Forecaster |Michael Hoffer

NATHAN HANISKO, Senior – HockeyDay-in, day-out, Hanisko faced the best that the opposition could give him and he always rose to the occasion, keeping the undermanned Capers competitive all winter. Hanisko, who also golfed in high school, played a supporting role in Cape Elizabeth’s run to the Class B state title in 2023, saving nearly 90 percent of the shots he faced and posting a goals-against-average of 1.94 in eight outings backing up Charlie Garvin.
Scarborough Red Storm Winter Athletes of the Year

1 month ago | pressherald.com | Michael Hoffer Forecaster |Michael Hoffer

ETHAN KELLER, Senior – Indoor track• SMAA All-Star, first-team, mile* SMAA All-Star, first-team, two-mile* SMAA All-Star, first-team, 4×800 relay* SMAA All-Star, second-team, senior 800* Class A state champion, mileKeller grew into a champion and as a result, he helped his team to the pinnacle as well. Keller first made his presence felt in indoor track as a sophomore, as he placed fourth in the two-mile at the Class A state meet where Scarborough finished first.
South Portland Red Riots Winter Athletes of the Year

1 month ago | pressherald.com | Michael Hoffer Forecaster |Michael Hoffer

ARNAUD SIOHO, Senior – Indoor track• Class A state champion, long jump* Class A state champion, triple jump* SMAA all-star, first-team, senior hurdles* SMAA all-star, first-team, senior long jump* SMAA all-star, first-team, senior triple jumpNothing could prevent Sioho from producing another epic season. Not determined opponents. Not injury.
Portland edition Winter Coaches of the Year

1 month ago | pressherald.com | Michael Hoffer Forecaster |Michael Hoffer

Boys’ teamDAVE ST. PIERRE – Cheverus/Yarmouth hockeyCheverus/Yarmouth’s co-op boys hockey team did it again. But it wasn’t easy. Last year’s state title was a breakthrough for the program, but repeating, after graduating some terrific players and leaders, posed an entirely different challenge. A challenge that Cheverus/Yarmouth was able to meet and with that repeat crown, Dave St. Pierre also repeats, as our Portland edition Coach of the Year, of a boys’ team.
Northern edition Winter Coaches of the Year

1 month ago | pressherald.com | Michael Hoffer Forecaster |Michael Hoffer

Boys’ teamDAVE HALLIGAN, Falmouth basketballDave Halligan, our Northern edition boys’ team Winter Coach of the Year, has a resume that is second to none and what he and his charges pulled off this past season will long be celebrated.