Hoffer's High School Sports

The longtime Greely boys' hockey coach talks about championships won and lost, the great players he's coached and the state of high school hockey, and what can be done to fix it.

Oakley McLeod, a senior at Windham High School and the founder of the Mental Edge Softball Camp, along with her father, Jason, and Cheverus junior Addison DeRoche talk about the work they're doing to shine a light on young athletes' struggles with mental health and Saturday's fundraiser.

After leading Westbrook's football team to the first championship in program history, Johnson reflects on the magical ride and talks about his connection with the school, the city and the players who made a fairy tale come true.

The longtime Gorham girls' basketball coach talks about his basketball journey, from the County, to Farmington to Gorham, with a side gig selling cars in San Diego mixed in. Berthiaume also discusses his titles won, along with some near misses, as well as coaching stars like Emily Esposito and Mackenzie Holmes.

Michael and Tim take a quick look back at the football state games then look ahead to the basketball and hockey seasons.

Cheverus' athletic director talks about her playing career, coming to Cheverus fresh out of Franklin Pierce University to coach, her journey to becoming one of the top ADs in Southern Maine and how she juggles work and a young family.

What a season it's been in Westbrook! Last week, the Blue Blazes won their first-ever regional title. Coach Sam Johnson and players Gio Staples, Tony Bongomin and Owen Taylor reflect on their win over Kennebunk and what it meant to a title-starved community while they look ahead to Saturday's state game showdown versus powerhouse Cony. Westbrook won't be the only local team to play...

Gorham volleyball's Emma Tirrell, Cape Elizabeth girls' soccer's Branden Noltkamper, Cheverus field hockey's Andrea Musante, Yarmouth boys' soccer's Justin Morrill and Scarborough boys' soccer's Mark Diaz talk about their teams' championship runs.

The legendary basketball coach talks about his love of the game, his many coaching stops, the importance of a lucky belt, his family, local sensation Cooper Flagg and much, much more.

A look at the ongoing playoffs, with predictions!

Longtime Portland High School boys' soccer coach Rocco Frenzilli talks about how he discovered soccer in high school, helping start the PHS program, his long coaching tenure and the many people he's influenced and been influenced by.

The legendary football coach talks about his playing background, getting into coaching, his long stint with South Portland and his final act, at Scarborough, where he finally won an elusive state title. That and much more from a wonderful 87-year-old man who has four children, eight grandchildren and is now a great grandfather as well. 

The Cheverus junior softball ace talks about her college recruiting process, verbally committing to Florida State and her unique journey.

Coach Wood talks about her playing background, taking over the Scarborough girls' lacrosse program at a young age and immediately tasting success, coming to Freeport and winning titles in two different sports and her relationship with the athletes she coaches.

Michael and Tim have a discussion of the fall sports season to date and touch on some other topics as well. Guest interviews will resume next week.

The great Dave Eid.