The event returns to the Expo – now officially named the James A. Banks Sr. Exposition Building – with four days of boys’ and girls’ games starting Monday.
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.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Boys’ basketball: Westbrook continues improvement with overtime win at Kennebunk
The Blue Blazes prevail in a back-and-forth game, 77-72, to improve to 4-1.
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Scarborough’s Jayden Flaker makes quick impact in college football
A true freshman, Flaker helped North Carolina Central win the national championship among historically Black colleges and universities.
Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Football: Charles, Laughlin, Soehren named Fitzpatrick Trophy finalists
The winner of the award for the best senior high school football player in Maine will be announced at a banquet on Jan. 15.
Posted inBoys Soccer, Sports, Varsity Maine
Boys’ soccer: 2022 Varsity Maine All-State team
Seniors dominate our list of the top players across the state this fall.
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Boys’ soccer Player of the Year: Myles Culley, Waynflete
The senior scored in every game for the Class C champion Flyers and finished with 52 goals, tying the state boys’ single-season record.
Posted inSports, Varsity Maine, Wrestling
Wrestling: Teams to watch in southern Maine
Coming off a dual meet state title last season, Sanford is aiming for its first Class A championship since 1995.
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Wrestling: Athletes to watch in southern Maine
Several regional and state champions return this season for a shot at more titles.
Posted inSports, Varsity Maine, Wrestling
Wrestling: Windham sophomore carrying on family tradition
Ayden Cofone’s father and uncle had impressive careers as high school wrestlers. He could be better than either of them.
Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Football: Cape Elizabeth coach Sean Green resigns
Green guided the Capers to their first state championship in 2021 and went 23-8 in three seasons.