After 10 seasons, David Higgins says the program that wins despite its small roster needs ‘someone else with a little more energy.’
Steve Craig
Staff Writer
Steve Craig reports primarily about Maine’s active high school sports scene and, more recently, the Portland Hearts of Pine men's professional soccer team. His first newspaper job was covering Maine high school sports in 1986 working out of a tiny office in Skowhegan at the front of a hand-sewn shoe shop. After 12 years as a sportswriter in Dover, New Hampshire, he had a multi-year stint as the Portland Press Herald's freelance motorsports writer. In 2012 he was happy to make a working return to Maine as a staff writer for the Press Herald. Steve was named the National Sports Media Association's 2022 Maine Sportswriter of the Year, 27 years after winning the award for New Hampshire.
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Portland-Deering Thanksgiving Day football game moved to Wednesday
The crosstown rivals will meet at 4 p.m. at Fitzpatrick Stadium.
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Thanksgiving Day game moved back to Fitzpatrick Stadium … if it’s played
With weather an issue, the Portland-Deering game may be held Wednesday, Thursday or not at all.
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For Portland High basketball coach Joe Russo, a battle with cancer is providing his biggest win
Joe Russo is in remission after treatments for the disease that was diagnosed in February.
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Football notebook: Looking back at title games, looking ahead to 2019
Wells and Marshwood could be well positioned to add to their recent run of state championships.
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Football: Marshwood rolls to second straight title
Behind Tommy Springer’s passing, Trevor Chase’s explosive runs and a stout defense, the Hawks beat Brunswick, 49-0.
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Football: Thornton Academy caps perfect season with Class A title
Anthony Bracamonte scores four touchdowns in a 49-14 win over Portland.
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Football: It’s not just the stars who power Marshwood
Veteran reserves do their unglamorous work at practice so the Hawks can fly high on game days.
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Greely mulls football options for next season
Greely is looking for a way to redefine itself as its already small roster is likely to continue to shrink.
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High school football notebook: Titles up for grabs this weekend
Here’s what to look for in the four state championship games.