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.
05
Nov
Scarborough rallies, beats Falmouth to repeat as Class A South champions

Scarborough rallies, beats Falmouth to repeat as Class A South champions

FALMOUTH—Scarborough's boys' soccer team ran the table this fall and earned the top seed for the
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05
Nov
Scarborough girls take it to the limit once more, edge Windham on PKs to win regional crown

Scarborough girls take it to the limit once more, edge Windham on PKs to win regional crown

FALMOUTH—It was a night for redemption and resilience. And ultimately, a repeat regional championship for Scarborough's top-seeded,
12 min read
04
Nov
HHSS Super-Six Polls

HHSS Super-Six Polls

Every Tuesday throughout the season, Hoffer's High School Sports will present Super-Six polls for football, boys' and
3 min read
03
Nov
HHSS/cPort Athlete of the Week

HHSS/cPort Athlete of the Week

Each week this season, Hoffer's High School Sports/cPort Credit Union will select an Athlete of the Week.
2 min read
02
Nov
Gorham three-peats at TA's expense

Gorham three-peats at TA's expense

GORHAM—Repeat after me. Gorham is the best Class A volleyball team in the state. Again. Saturday evening at the
12 min read
02
Nov
Late goal sends Yarmouth past Greely in semifinal thriller

Late goal sends Yarmouth past Greely in semifinal thriller

YARMOUTH—Yarmouth's girls' soccer team drew its line in the sand. After losing to rival Greely in
6 min read
02
Nov
Yarmouth boys need to OT to survive Cape in semifinals

Yarmouth boys need to OT to survive Cape in semifinals

YARMOUTH—Point blank chances weren't getting the job done for Yarmouth's boys' soccer team. So
7 min read
01
Nov
Yarmouth returns to regional final after blanking Cape in semis

Yarmouth returns to regional final after blanking Cape in semis

YARMOUTH—It's now official. Yarmouth vs. Freeport, Part III, is on the books. The state's most
7 min read
01
Nov
Yarmouth stymied by Mt. Ararat in 8-man semifinal

Yarmouth stymied by Mt. Ararat in 8-man semifinal

TOPSHAM—Yarmouth's season of resurgence has been fueled by its aerial attack. But Friday evening, the third-ranked Clippers
9 min read
01
Nov
Cape girls survive Freeport scare in semifinals

Cape girls survive Freeport scare in semifinals

CAPE ELIZABETH—It was a game that unfortunately had to come to an end. And one that had an unfortunate
10 min read