The long-stick midfielder played a rare hybrid role on offense and defense in leading the Dragons to the Class A state title.
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 inGirls Lacrosse, Sports, Varsity Maine
Girls’ lacrosse player of the year: Madison Drain, Massabesic
The junior midfielder played a vital role on offense and defense to lead the Mustangs to the Class A state title.
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Fitzy winner Laverriere to have shoulder surgery, sit out this fall
The UMaine football recruit will redshirt this season and miss the Maine Shrine Lobster Bowl.
Posted inSports
Wes McCauley of South Portland is on top of his game as an NHL referee
He’s shown a flair of his own and a never-ending passion for the sport.
Posted inSports
Auto racing: Austin Theriault back in the fast lane
The Fort Kent driver is rekindling his career in the ARCA series.
Posted inNews, Sports
Biddeford native Brian Dumoulin, Penguins seek an NHL three-peat
The defenseman led Pittsburgh in ice time during its championship run this spring.
Posted inBoys Lacrosse, Sports, Varsity Maine
Lacrosse coaches say schedules based on strength of program would level the playing field
The call for a change from conference-based schedules is prompted by a large number of lopsided games this season.
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Boys’ lacrosse: Brunswick knocks off Scarborough in overtime to win Class A crown
After losing to Scarborough in last year’s final, Brunswick earns its second state championship in three seasons.
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Boys’ lacrosse: Capers beat Clippers for Class B state title
Cape Elizabeth holds off a Yamouth rally and wins 16-7 to capture its fourth title in five years and 11th overall since 1998.
Posted inSports, Spring sports, Varsity Maine
Boys’ lacrosse: Scarborough, Brunswick meet again
Two high-scoring teams clash in the Class A state final, and Cape Elizabeth takes on familiar rival Yarmouth in Class B.