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.
10
Nov
Yarmouth boys cap dramatic title run with OT win over Oceanside in Class B Final

Yarmouth boys cap dramatic title run with OT win over Oceanside in Class B Final

Yarmouth's boys' soccer team has won more state titles than anyone else. Seventeen of them to be
6 min read
09
Nov
Freeport falls one goal short, loses to Belfast in Class B Final

Freeport falls one goal short, loses to Belfast in Class B Final

LEWISTON—Saturday's Class B state final was a celebration for Freeport's field hockey program. Win or
6 min read
09
Nov
Cheverus' late-game magic beats Skowhegan, produces third straight Class A crown

Cheverus' late-game magic beats Skowhegan, produces third straight Class A crown

LEWISTON—It was another Cheverus-Skowhegan state final instant classic. With a familiar ending. Saturday afternoon at Don Roux Field on
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08
Nov
Cape girls blank Hermon to capture Class B championship

Cape girls blank Hermon to capture Class B championship

AUBURN—The perfect team enjoyed the perfect ending. The Cape Elizabeth Capers, who steamrolled the competition from the get-go this
9 min read
08
Nov
Falmouth's repeat dream falls a point shy at Kennebunk in semis

Falmouth's repeat dream falls a point shy at Kennebunk in semis

KENNEBUNK—Falmouth's football team played like the defending state champion it is Friday evening at powerhouse Kennebunk. But
14 min read
07
Nov
Newsletter #22...No time to sleep

Newsletter #22...No time to sleep

The beauty of overtime playoff games is the drama and emotional twists-and-turns they produce. The downside is those stories take
6 min read
07
Nov
Freeport gets its revenge, edges Yarmouth in regional final thriller

Freeport gets its revenge, edges Yarmouth in regional final thriller

YARMOUTH—As it turns out, it really is difficult to beat a good team and rival three times in one
9 min read
06
Nov
Cheverus keeps three-peat dream alive with comeback win over Biddeford in regional final

Cheverus keeps three-peat dream alive with comeback win over Biddeford in regional final

YARMOUTH—The Cheverus field hockey dynasty continues. Thanks to arguably the most inspirational victory in program history. Thursday afternoon at
11 min read
06
Nov
Hoffer's High School Sports podcast, Episode 11...Bob Brown

Hoffer's High School Sports podcast, Episode 11...Bob Brown

This week's podcast guest is legendary high school basketball coach Bob Brown. Coach Brown talks about his love
1 min read
05
Nov
HHSS/cPort Game of the Week

HHSS/cPort Game of the Week

Each Wednesday, we'll zero in on one of the big upcoming matchups and do a deep dive on
4 min read