The Rams secure the No. 2 seed in the Class B South playoffs with a wild, comeback victory.
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 inSports, Varsity Maine
In wake of Brunswick’s hazing ordeal, high school coaches see a ‘teachable moment’
After the allegations involving the Brunswick High football team, athletic directors and coaches in Maine are assessing how they can protect their students and programs from the destructive forces unleashed by hazing.
advertisement
Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
High school football: Expanded eight-man playoffs begin this weekend
Cheverus and Morse are among the programs to benefit from making the switch to eight-man football.
Posted inBoys Soccer, Sports, Varsity Maine
Boys’ soccer: In the playoffs, it helps to have a go-to goal scorer
Class A South stands out as a division loaded with strong teams as postseason games begin this week.
Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Football: Portland moves to 7-0 with 32-7 win at South Portland
The Bulldogs’ defense shines in the 105th Battle of the Bridge game.
Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Football: Thornton Academy defense makes the big plays in 31-23 win at Oxford Hills
The No. 1 Trojans improve to 7-0 despite a gritty effort by the Vikings who nearly overcame six turnovers.
Posted inBoys Soccer, Sports, Varsity Maine
Boys’ soccer: Falmouth slips by Scarborough, 1-0
Mason Farr scores late in the second half for the defending Class A champions, while Scarborough loses its second in a row after nine straight wins.
Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Football: South Portland takes advantage of Noble miscues in 30-14 win
The Red Riots improve to 3-3, as quarterback Nate Rende runs for two touchdowns and throws for another.
Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Fitzpatrick Trophy returns after year on the sideline
Here are some of potential candidates for the award, given to the top senior in Maine high school football.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Sports
Brunswick fires football coach, cancels rest of season in wake of hazing investigation
The school department’s investigation was launched after officials were told that a player was held down and a sex toy was put into his mouth during a team retreat in August.