The West defense allows just 78 yards and zero points in the first half while opening a 26-6 lead and cruising to a win in the 28th Maine Shrine Lobster Bowl Classic.
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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Lobster Bowl: Final high school football game a tribute to mother’s memory
Playing brings solace instead of a sting to a Sanford athlete whose mom died shortly before a playoff game.
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Lobster Bowl: Portland High linebacker returns to reach his goal
Injured early in Portland’s season, Nick Archambault is ready and thankful to play one more game.
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Hoyt steps down as Cheverus athletic director
Gary Hoyt spent 43 years at the school and 37 years overseeing transitional times in the sports programs.
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West squad determined to stop the pass at 28th Lobster Bowl
Coming off a 58-52 win, the East again looks ready to throw the ball.
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Boys’ lacrosse player of the year: Christian Glover, Brunswick
The long-stick midfielder played a rare hybrid role on offense and defense in leading the Dragons to the Class A state title.
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Girls’ lacrosse player of the year: Madison Drain, Massabesic
The junior midfielder played a vital role on offense and defense to lead the Mustangs to the Class A state title.
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Fitzy winner Laverriere to have shoulder surgery, sit out this fall
The UMaine football recruit will redshirt this season and miss the Maine Shrine Lobster Bowl.
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Wes McCauley of South Portland is on top of his game as an NHL referee
He’s shown a flair of his own and a never-ending passion for the sport.
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Auto racing: Austin Theriault back in the fast lane
The Fort Kent driver is rekindling his career in the ARCA series.