This time the Falmouth Country Club pro has a clear goal: hit more greens in regulation. The major tournament starts Thursday in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
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 inMaine colleges, Sports, Times Record Sports
Megan Phelps hired as Bowdoin women’s basketball coach
A Maine native and former player and assistant coach at Bowdoin, the 29-year-old will replace one-year coach Sacha Santimano.
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Posted inGirls Lacrosse, Sports, Varsity Maine
For mom and daughter, lacrosse helps create special bond
Waynflete’s Cathie Connors is Maine’s all-time leader in high school lacrosse victories. But she will coach the rest of this season without her daughter, Jess, on the field after the All-State player broke her ankle last week.
Posted inBaseball, Sports, Varsity Maine
High school notebook: Westbrook baseball opening eyes with pitching, new coach
The Blue Blazes are 7-1-1 after a no-hitter Thursday by Bronson Damon – the team’s fourth straight shutout.
Posted inSports
Meet the Portland High senior who’s playing in a pro sports league
Ben Horrisberger, 18, is the youngest member of the Boston Glory of the American Ultimate Disc League.
Posted inBaseball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Baseball: Thornton Academy makes South Portland pay in 6-4 win
The Trojans score six unearned runs in the second inning to beat the defending state champs.
Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Class A football coaches intrigued by out-of-state games
But as the clock ticks, it may be difficult to find suitable opponents in New Hampshire for all Maine teams.
Posted inGirls Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Wells’ girls’ basketball coach Abbott resigns after 16 seasons
Don Abbott, who led the Warriors to the 2020 Class B state title, built the program into consistent contenders with a focus on community service.
Posted inSports
Want to play college sports? These athletes have lessons to share
The dream of competing in college athletics, particularly at the NCAA Division I level, is a goal for many talented high school athletes. Sometimes the reality is not as rewarding.
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Softball: Big innings pave way for Windham in season-opening win at Scarborough
Sophomore pitcher Brooke Gerry strikes out 14 and goes 4 for 4 at the plate, leading the Eagles to a 9-5 victory.