Michael Hoffer
@michaelhoffer.bsky.social
Longtime sportswriter. Z-list celebrity. Patriots, Packers, UK hoops fan. Longform game stories are my specialty.
Took me back 50 years to when I was 7, sitting in front of my black and white TV. Chills.
Quite the intro for CBS's The NFL Today, celebrating its 50th anniversary.
September 21, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Took me back 50 years to when I was 7, sitting in front of my black and white TV. Chills.
When you're named Hoffershighschoolsports/cPort Credit Union Softball Player of the Year, you get to upgrade your wardrobe as well. Congratulations to Cheverus standout, the great Addison Deroche
Two more spring Player of the Year t-shirts to come...
Two more spring Player of the Year t-shirts to come...
July 16, 2025 at 4:50 PM
When you're named Hoffershighschoolsports/cPort Credit Union Softball Player of the Year, you get to upgrade your wardrobe as well. Congratulations to Cheverus standout, the great Addison Deroche
Two more spring Player of the Year t-shirts to come...
Two more spring Player of the Year t-shirts to come...
And if you missed it, here's last week's Baseball All-Star team:
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HHSS Baseball All-Star team
Welcome to the first annual Hoffer's High School Sports baseball all-star team, which is comprised of schools from Cumberland County, as well as Thornton Academy.
The 2025 season saw no shortage of g...
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July 14, 2025 at 3:33 PM
And if you missed it, here's last week's Baseball All-Star team:
www.hoffershighschoolsports.com/hhss-basebal...
www.hoffershighschoolsports.com/hhss-basebal...
Proud to present the first annual Hoffer's High School Sports' Softball All-Star team:
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HHSS Softball All-Star Team
Welcome to the first annual Hoffer's High School Sports softball all-star team, which is comprised of schools from Cumberland County.
The 2025 season saw no shortage of greatness from local stars, be...
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July 14, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Proud to present the first annual Hoffer's High School Sports' Softball All-Star team:
www.hoffershighschoolsports.com/hhss-softbal...
www.hoffershighschoolsports.com/hhss-softbal...
Happy Sunday everyone.
I'm pleased to announce the debut of Hoffer's High School Sports, a new site dedicated to the local game coverage that you've grown accustomed to during my time with The Forecaster.
hoffershighschoolsports.com/welcome/
I'm pleased to announce the debut of Hoffer's High School Sports, a new site dedicated to the local game coverage that you've grown accustomed to during my time with The Forecaster.
hoffershighschoolsports.com/welcome/
Welcome!
For the past quarter-century, I've had the pleasure of covering high school sports for The Forecaster.
Now, it's time for a new adventure.
A place where longform game stories will live on.
And that...
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April 13, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Happy Sunday everyone.
I'm pleased to announce the debut of Hoffer's High School Sports, a new site dedicated to the local game coverage that you've grown accustomed to during my time with The Forecaster.
hoffershighschoolsports.com/welcome/
I'm pleased to announce the debut of Hoffer's High School Sports, a new site dedicated to the local game coverage that you've grown accustomed to during my time with The Forecaster.
hoffershighschoolsports.com/welcome/
A professional/life update...Please read to the end...
My 25-year affiliation with The Forecaster has come to an end, as our ownership group shut down the print editions effective this week. My time with the company has come to an end as well.
My 25-year affiliation with The Forecaster has come to an end, as our ownership group shut down the print editions effective this week. My time with the company has come to an end as well.
March 28, 2025 at 5:46 PM
A professional/life update...Please read to the end...
My 25-year affiliation with The Forecaster has come to an end, as our ownership group shut down the print editions effective this week. My time with the company has come to an end as well.
My 25-year affiliation with The Forecaster has come to an end, as our ownership group shut down the print editions effective this week. My time with the company has come to an end as well.
Forecaster Winter Athletes and Coaches of the Year can be found here:
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Northern edition Winter Coaches of the Year
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March 22, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Forecaster Winter Athletes and Coaches of the Year can be found here:
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The winter sports season comes to a close. Congratulations to Cheverus/Yarmouth. My last game story for awhile:
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Cheverus/Yarmouth repeats as Class B state champion
A four-goal third period breaks it open and Cheverus/Yarmouth defeats John Bapst, 5-1.
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March 8, 2025 at 9:21 PM
The winter sports season comes to a close. Congratulations to Cheverus/Yarmouth. My last game story for awhile:
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www.pressherald.com/2025/03/08/c...
South Portland's boys can't deny Windham's repeat bid:
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South Portland boys drop heartbreaker to Windham in state final
Red Riots can't hold fourth quarter lead, fall one win shy of title with a 55-52 setback.
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March 2, 2025 at 7:36 AM
South Portland's boys can't deny Windham's repeat bid:
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South Portland's girls make history:
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South Portland girls dethrone Cheverus to capture elusive Gold Ball
Red Riots lead most of the way, earn first title since 1986 with a 54-48 victory.
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March 2, 2025 at 6:21 AM
South Portland's girls make history:
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A performance for the ages, a rally for the ages and the Gold Ball returns to Falmouth:
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Simply undeniable! Falmouth rallies to stun Messalonskee in Class A state final
Davis Mann's 43-point masterpiece leads Navigators to first title in nine years, 70-60, in an overtime instant classic.
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March 1, 2025 at 6:53 AM
A performance for the ages, a rally for the ages and the Gold Ball returns to Falmouth:
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Had a lot of fun with this one. One of the great stories of the season:
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Maloney Magic has the Red Riots on the brink of glory
First-year coach Brianne Maloney and her father, John Maloney, have helped guide the South Portland girls to the Class AA state final.
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February 27, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Had a lot of fun with this one. One of the great stories of the season:
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The SP boys are heading back to states:
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South Portland boys end Bonny Eagle’s run, advance to state final
Red Riots surge after halftime and return to big stage by virtue of a 49-34 triumph.
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February 23, 2025 at 6:49 AM
The SP boys are heading back to states:
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South Portland's girls are a win away from a elusive Gold Ball
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South Portland’s girls’ sizzling shooting leads to Class AA South title
Red Riots make a record eight 3-pointers and down Gorham, 50-37.
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February 23, 2025 at 5:40 AM
South Portland's girls are a win away from a elusive Gold Ball
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Cinderella Cheverus springs the upset!
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Cheverus girls upset Oxford Hills, punch ticket back to state final
Stags make the key plays late, repeat as Class AA North champions by virtue of a thrilling 41-37 victory.
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February 22, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Cinderella Cheverus springs the upset!
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Friday's Class A South Final was a game for the ages and Falmouth did just enough to take it:
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Falmouth survives Noble in epic regional final
Navigators make it three regional crowns in four seasons with an unforgettable 56-53 triumph.
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February 22, 2025 at 6:32 AM
Friday's Class A South Final was a game for the ages and Falmouth did just enough to take it:
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South Portland's boys wasted no time ensuring they'd advance to the regional final:
www.pressherald.com/2025/02/20/s...
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South Portland boys surge past Scarborough
Red Riots' 18-0 first quarter run breaks game open, sparks 63-45 victory.
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February 21, 2025 at 4:42 AM
South Portland's boys wasted no time ensuring they'd advance to the regional final:
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Cheverus boys stunned in semifinals:
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Cheverus boys stunned by Edward Little
Stags' semifinal blues continue with a 47-44 setback.
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February 21, 2025 at 3:35 AM
Cheverus boys stunned in semifinals:
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Portland boys fall short against Windham in the semifinals:
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Portland boys push Windham before falling in semifinals
Bulldogs can't overcome rough second quarter and fall to defending champs, 65-56.
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February 20, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Portland boys fall short against Windham in the semifinals:
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South Portland's girls get out Scarborough's shadow and take another closer to an elusive Gold Ball:
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South Portland girls finally solve Scarborough, move on to regional final
Red Riots pull away from longtime nemesis, ride balanced attack to a 46-37 victory.
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February 20, 2025 at 5:38 AM
South Portland's girls get out Scarborough's shadow and take another closer to an elusive Gold Ball:
www.pressherald.com/2025/02/20/s...
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Cheverus girls overcome slow start to reach regional final again:
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Cheverus girls overcome sluggish start, beat Edward Little in semifinals
Stags get double-doubles from sophomores Addison Jordan and Abby Kelly and race to 53-41 victory.
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February 19, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Cheverus girls overcome slow start to reach regional final again:
www.pressherald.com/2025/02/19/c...
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From a series of the most unthinkable of losses, Scott Rousseau has crafted an unrivaled, triumphant coaching career. What a ride it's been:
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Agony to ecstasy: It’s been an unforgettable coaching journey for Scott Rousseau
Accomplished coach hits highest of highs after once being notorious for the most gutwrenching of playoff losses,
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February 17, 2025 at 3:32 AM
From a series of the most unthinkable of losses, Scott Rousseau has crafted an unrivaled, triumphant coaching career. What a ride it's been:
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Falmouth passes its first test:
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Falmouth boys beat reigning champion Gray-NG in quarterfinals
Navigators rely on heroes expected and unexpected to prevail, 62-45, advance to meet Fryeburg in semifinals
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February 16, 2025 at 5:10 AM
Falmouth passes its first test:
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Greely's boys eliminated Saturday:
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Fryeburg Academy ends Greely’s season in quarterfinals
Raiders dominate middle quarters en route to 51-31 victory.
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February 16, 2025 at 3:20 AM
Greely's boys eliminated Saturday:
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I believe this was the longest tournament game I've ever covered. What a thriller:
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Yarmouth boys fall in triple-OT heartbreaker to Lincoln Academy
Clippers' season ends with an unforgettable 59-57 setback.
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February 15, 2025 at 6:01 AM
I believe this was the longest tournament game I've ever covered. What a thriller:
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