Saturday’s tournament will determine Maine’s three entries per weight class.
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.
Western Class B boys: Cape Elizabeth cruises past Lincoln Academy
The second-seeded Capers advance to the regional final with a 57-39 win.
Western Class B girls: Greely routs Gray New-Gloucester
Sophomore guards spark the Rangers to an early lead on the way to a 57-34 semifinal win.
Western Class A girls: Clement injured in McAuley win
The Lions beat South Portland to continue their quest for a fifth consecutive state title, but lose Sarah Clement to a knee injury.
Western Class B girls: Cape Elizabeth stuns No. 1 Spruce Mountain
Hannah Sawyer’s late 3-pointer is the difference in a win over the previously undefeated Phoenix.
Western Class B girls: Gray-New Gloucester denies Poland
The second-seeded Patriots survive an upset bid, advancing to the semifinals with a 45-37 win.
Western Class A girls: South Portland rallies in second half to beat Deering
A big third quarter sends the Red Riots to the semifinals.
Western Class A girls: Gorham surges to win over Windham
Abby Hamilton scores 24 points to lead the Rams.
Class B wrestling: After a year of waiting, Ellsworth’s the champ
The Eagles win five straight matches in the finals to knock off three-time champ Camden Hills.
High school wrestling champion remains in the shadows
Jackson Howarth of Marshwood just keeps winning, whether he receives acclaim or not.