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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High school volleyball players and teams to watch

by Steve Craig September 16, 2013

10 PLAYERS TO WATCH Riley Burfeind, Falmouth, senior, hitter: At 6-foot-1, she is a potent force at the net with experience and also passes the ball well enough to stay in the game when not in the front row. Mary Cleary, Scarborough, senior, middle hitter: Likely to lead the state in blocks, the 6-foot-1 all-around player can […]

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Turnovers help Scots sink Riots

by Steve Craig September 15, 2013

Bonny Eagle falls behind early, then capitalizes on South Portland errors for a 46-21 victory.

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College Connections: Setbacks won’t keep Gorham grad from goal

by Steve Craig September 12, 2013

University of Massachusetts field hockey coach Carla Tagliente says she isn’t sure how far her senior captain Hannah Prince of Gorham can go in the game. “But she won’t ever be let down by her own effort,” said Tagliente, a three-time All-American at Maryland and former USFHA Player of the Year. “Nothing really deters her […]

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Field hockey preview: Falmouth up for new challenge

by Steve Craig September 9, 2013

The Yachtsmen are now a Class A program, and they have the talent to contend.

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Football: OOB takes control to capture opener

by Steve Craig September 7, 2013

A blocked punt in the first quarter gives the Gulls momentum en route to a 34-13 win over Traip.

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Field hockey: Scarborough gives up goal, but not its winning streak

by Steve Craig September 5, 2013

Marshwood’s goal is the first scored against the Red Storm by an SMAA opponent since Windham emerged with an upset victory in the 2011 playoffs.

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Old Orchard Beach forced to cancel field hockey season

by Steve Craig August 31, 2013

Citing low participation, the school won’t field a team this fall.

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Field hockey Playday: Start your stickwork

by Steve Craig August 28, 2013

The 16 SMAA field hockey teams at Fitzpatrick Stadium in Portland on Tuesday were there for a test of their game-condition readiness, their conditioning in the muggy sunshine and a glimpse at upcoming opponents. The 12th annual SMAA Playday ran from 8:30 a.m. until a bit after 7 p.m. Each team was slotted into a […]