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.

Sports, Varsity Maine, Wrestling

Wrestling: Athletes to watch in southern Maine

by Steve Craig December 22, 2021December 22, 2021

After last season was wiped out by the coronavirus pandemic, these wrestlers will get a chance to display their talents this winter.

Sports, Varsity Maine, Wrestling

Wrestling: Teams to watch in southern Maine

by Steve Craig December 22, 2021December 22, 2021

Defending champions Noble (Class A) and Wells (Class B) should be in the mix heading into the state meets this winter.

Boys Soccer, Sports, Varsity Maine

Boys’ soccer: 2021 Varsity Maine All-State team

by Steve Craig December 18, 2021December 17, 2021

Charlie Adams, Falmouth senior forward: An SMAA all-academic choice and a member of the Maine Soccer Coaches Association’s South all-state team, Adams was both a finisher and facilitator, finishing with 15 goals and 11 assists. Steve Fulton, Yarmouth senior midfielder: The 2021 Varsity Maine Player of the Year, Fulton scored 17 goals with four assists […]

Boys Soccer, Sports, Varsity Maine

Boys’ soccer Player of the Year: Steve Fulton, Yarmouth

by Steve Craig December 18, 2021December 17, 2021

The senior center midfielder combined skill and soccer savvy with size and strength to be the Clippers’ championship fulcrum.

Boys Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine

Boys’ basketball: Deering starts fast, then holds off Bonny Eagle in opener

by Steve Craig December 10, 2021December 10, 2021

The Rams earn a 64-55 win over the Scots as fans return to the gymnasium.

Boys Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine

Boys’ basketball: It’s the year of the big man across Maine

by Steve Craig December 9, 2021December 9, 2021

Several teams feature players who are 6-foot-7 or 6-8 … even 6-10. And these big guys are talented enough to score from 3-point range as well as in the paint.