Two 3-pointers by Cristie Vicneire help No. 2 Madison escape with a 46-40 semifinal 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.
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Western Class C girls’ basketball: Waynflete wins with scoring waves
The Flyers have two 12-0 runs and a 13-0 run to reach the semis with a 69-39 win over Dirigo.
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Western Class C girls; Seagulls are pressed, but edge Mustangs
Old Orchard Beach survives Monmouth’s comeback bid, securing a 63-57 quarterfinal win.
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Western Class A girls: Cheverus finally breaks through
The Stags reach the semifinals for the first time, holding off Sanford, 31-26.
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Class A wrestling: Marshwood pins down repeat title
The Hawks dominate, with six wrestlers earning state championships.
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Wrestler hopes to get a hold on state title
Kidayer Aljubyly, a native of Iraq, has developed a love and talent for wrestling at Portland.
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Girls’ basketball: Deering’s Saucier is never at a loss, even when loss is deep
Chelsea Saucier, who lost her father a year ago, is the upbeat leader for Deering, even when it’s tough emotionally.
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Girls’ basketball: Trojans survive Hawks’ upset bid
Thornton Academy wins a Western Class A prelim despite Marshwood’s late rally.
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BOYS BASKETBALL: Camire clutch as Sanford ousts Marshwood
Ryan Camire drained four straight free throws in the final 36 seconds to lead Sanford to a 52-49 playoff victory.
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Boys’ Basketball: Sanford surges past Marshwood
From both the floor and the line, Ryan Camire comes through in the clutch.