Behind Tommy Springer’s passing, Trevor Chase’s explosive runs and a stout defense, the Hawks beat Brunswick, 49-0.
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.
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Football: Thornton Academy caps perfect season with Class A title
Anthony Bracamonte scores four touchdowns in a 49-14 win over Portland.
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Football: It’s not just the stars who power Marshwood
Veteran reserves do their unglamorous work at practice so the Hawks can fly high on game days.
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Greely mulls football options for next season
Greely is looking for a way to redefine itself as its already small roster is likely to continue to shrink.
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High school football notebook: Titles up for grabs this weekend
Here’s what to look for in the four state championship games.
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With tackle football under pressure, supporters are rallying around flag
Fear over concussions has contributed to a sharp decline in youth tackle football over the past decade.
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Football: Marshwood edges Kennebunk for Class B South title, 14-13
The Hawks hold off the Rams to avenge their only loss and earn a berth against Brunswick in the state championship game.
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Football: Wells rolls past Oak Hill to reach final
The Warriors win their 27th straight game and earn a trip the Class D state final.
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Football notebook: Intrigue abounds in regional finals
Some spicy rematches highlight a championship weekend with berths in state championship games on the line.
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Bracamonte’s a small guy with big production for Thornton Academy’s football team
Thornton Academy’s Anthony Bracamonte has been a major contributor for an unbeaten team.