Steve Craig
Portland Press Herald
Hampton, NH, United States
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Basketball: Saturday’s state championship schedule altered by storm threat
Saturday afternoon sessions in Portland and Bangor have been postponed, but for now, Class AA games are still set for Saturday night at Cross Insurance Arena. → Read More
Why are fewer Maine students playing high school sports?
Participation in athletics in Maine dropped by 12% over the past 10 years, far higher than the national rate of decline. Pandemic-era disruptions are only part of the answer. → Read More
Football: MPA plan would add four schools to Class A next fall
The proposal would keep four classes of 11-man football, two for eight-man, and return North and South regions to all six classes. → Read More
Boys’ basketball: No surefire favorites this season in Maine
With dominant players moving on after last season, there could be less predictability come tournament time. → Read More
Portland High football coach Jason McLeod resigns
McLeod directed the Bulldogs to the Class B state final and an 18-5 record the past two seasons. → Read More
Football: Class A rematch highlights four state title games Saturday
In Class B, both Portland and Skowhegan are looking to end long championship droughts. → Read More
As high school football rivalries go, this one is heating up fast
Over the last three seasons, only one team has challenged Leavitt for supremacy in Class C – defending state champion Cape Elizabeth. They meet again for the regional title on Saturday. → Read More
Southern Maine high school standouts sign National Letters of Intent
Seniors from across the region accept athletic scholarships during the NCAA's early signing period for all sports except football. → Read More
Boys’ soccer: Scarborough edges Windham 2-1 in OT in Class A South final
A clearing throw by the Windham goalie hits off a teammate and comes to Kilson Joao, who scores the winning goal. → Read More
Football notebook: Will surprising outcomes continue into playoffs?
The postseason begins Friday for teams in Class B & C and in the eight-man Large School division. → Read More
Football: Wells stops Kennebunk in third overtime, 28-21
Eli Potter scores the final touchdown and then makes a game-ending interception for the Warriors. → Read More
Rare achievement for Falmouth High coach: 500 wins in two sports
Now in his 44th season as a head coach, Dave Halligan is revered by players past and present. → Read More
High school football teams go soft in the fight against brain injuries
Lightweight and spongy Guardian Caps, designed to reduce the force of impact of blows to the football helmet, are starting to be embraced by teams in Maine. → Read More
Officials work to curb unruly behavior by students at high school games
Many schools are taking a proactive approach with students, while Portland Public Schools recently imposed a strict policy for students in reaction to 'verbal and physical altercations.' → Read More
A year after rolling to an eight-man title, Cheverus is ready for its return to 11-man football
The Stags ran roughshod over opponents in their one season in eight-man football. Now they will be in competitive Class C South, their fourth league in four seasons. → Read More
Cape Elizabeth’s Brendan Tinsman getting his first taste of pro baseball
His game action has been limited, but the former Wake Forest catcher is busy working with Los Angeles Angels' pitching prospects in Arizona. → Read More
Afthim brothers sharing the mound and success this summer for Sanford Mainers
Bryce and Brady Afthim of Windham are playing on the same team for the first time since 2019 and have been selected for the New England Collegiate Baseball League All-Star Game. → Read More
Bonny Eagle grad among top base stealers in college baseball
UMass Lowell freshman Jacob Humphrey leads the River Hawks with a .337 batting average and has been caught stealing just once in 46 attempts. → Read More
Just say no: High school pitchers are piling up no-hitters
There already have been 11 no-hitters this spring in southern Maine – and two pitchers have thrown a pair. → Read More
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. → Read More