Michael Hoffer

Michael Hoffer

Portland, Maine, USA
Arizona native, Mainer for three-plus decades. Former (25-year) sportswriter for The Forecaster. Excited to keep longform writing going on this site.
13
Jan
HHSS Super-Six Polls

HHSS Super-Six Polls

Every Tuesday throughout the season, Hoffer's High School Sports will present Super-Six polls for boys' basketball, girls&
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12
Jan
Cheverus survives scare from Beacons thanks to two late goals

Cheverus survives scare from Beacons thanks to two late goals

PORTLAND—A month ago, on the same sheet of ice. Cheverus' three-time reigning state champion girls' hockey team
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12
Jan
HHSS/cPort Athlete of the Week

HHSS/cPort Athlete of the Week

Every Monday this season, Hoffer's High School Sports/cPort Credit Union will select an Athlete of the Week.
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10
Jan
Windham girls smother Gorham in Saturday morning special

Windham girls smother Gorham in Saturday morning special

WINDHAM—It may have started a little earlier than they would have liked, but the Windham Eagles made the most
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09
Jan
Newsletter #29...A fun fundraiser on tap

Newsletter #29...A fun fundraiser on tap

If you enjoy playing Cornhole and helping a great cause, the Wicked Pickle in South Portland is the place to
4 min read
09
Jan
TA boys have no answers for undefeated Sanford

TA boys have no answers for undefeated Sanford

SACO—Thornton Academy's boys' basketball team thought it was up for the challenge Thursday evening when the
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08
Jan
Biddeford girls roll at Deering

Biddeford girls roll at Deering

PORTLAND—Biddeford's girls' basketball team is very talented. And can do a little of everything. The host
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08
Jan
Hoffer's High School Sports Podcast, Episode 18...Mental Edge Softball Camp fundraiser

Hoffer's High School Sports Podcast, Episode 18...Mental Edge Softball Camp fundraiser

This week's podcast guests are Windham High School senior Oakley McLeod, founder of the Mental Edge Softball Camp,
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07
Jan
Cheverus/Yarmouth comes to life offensively to beat Falmouth

Cheverus/Yarmouth comes to life offensively to beat Falmouth

FALMOUTH—The move up to Class A has gone very well so far for the two-time reigning Class B state
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07
Jan
Windham digs deep, stuns Scarborough with late rally

Windham digs deep, stuns Scarborough with late rally

SCARBOROUGH—You simply can't quantify the heart of a champion. And the championship heart of Windham's
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