Semifinalists are announced for the Fitzpatrick Trophy, given to Maine’s best senior football player.
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 inSports, Varsity Maine, Wrestling
Wrestling: Teams to watch in southern Maine
Powers Noble, Massabesic and Wells are on the list, with a few extra teams from the deep Class A South ranks.
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Wrestling: 26 wrestlers to watch in southern Maine
Several state champions, both boys and girls, return to the mat.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Boys’ basketball: Noble and Falmouth both gain from early season encounter
The Knights pull out a 54-52 win on Jamier Rose’s layup in a game between teams hoping to contend in Class A South.
Posted inHearts of Pine, Sports
Extensive renovations underway at Fitzpatrick Stadium
The city-owned facility will be the home field for the Hearts of Pine soccer club, which is preparing for its USL League One debut in the spring.
Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Football: 2024 Press Herald All-Region team
Two eight-man players make list for All-Region team.
Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Football: 2024 Varsity Maine All-State team
Championship teams from Class A to the eight-man ranks are well represented.
Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Varsity Maine Football Player of the Year: Jamier Rose, Noble
In his second year as a quarterback, Rose produced nearly 2,500 yards of total offense and 32 touchdowns while leading the Knights to the Class A South final.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Boys’ basketball preview: Windham looks to make joyful repeat flight
The defending Class AA champions intend to honor the late Pat Moody by playing with passionate enjoyment.
Posted inSports, Varsity Maine, Wrestling
What’s new for wrestling in Maine in 2024-25?
For starters, the state championships are returning to a single venue.