The Lions use runs to pull away from Bangor and increase their overall win streak to 48.
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.
Wrestling: Jensen pins down another goal with his return to R.I.
Brunswick’s Jared Jensen has yet to lose this winter and is eying a New England championship.
Waynflete’s winter joy started in the summer
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Western Class C girls’ basketball: Defense the difference as Waynflete goes on
The Flyers reach a state final for the first time since 2003 by stifling Madison, 63-41.
College Connection: Records fall as local swimmers excel
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Western Class C boys’ basketball: Waynflete ends Dirigo’s reign
The Flyers are in a West final for the first time since 1983, stopping the Cougars’ four-year run.
Western Class C girls’ basketball: Old Orchard Beach falls in overtime vs. Madison
Two 3-pointers by Cristie Vicneire help No. 2 Madison escape with a 46-40 semifinal victory.
Western Class C girls’ basketball: Waynflete wins with scoring waves
The Flyers have two 12-0 runs and a 13-0 run to reach the semis with a 69-39 win over Dirigo.
Western Class C girls; Seagulls are pressed, but edge Mustangs
Old Orchard Beach survives Monmouth’s comeback bid, securing a 63-57 quarterfinal win.
Western Class A girls: Cheverus finally breaks through
The Stags reach the semifinals for the first time, holding off Sanford, 31-26.