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.

Kelvin Griffin, Lehigh wrestler from Berwick, Maine.

Sports

Wrestling: Berwick’s Kelvin Griffin is headed to the NCAA D-I Championship

by Steve Craig March 12, 2024March 12, 2024

In his first season competing for Lehigh University, Griffin earned his spot with a third-place finish at the Eastern Intercollegiate Wrestling Association Championship.

Sports, Varsity Maine, Wrestling

Varsity Maine Boys’ Wrestler of the Year: Gavin Ripley, Oceanside

by Steve Craig March 9, 2024March 8, 2024

A top competitor throughout his high school career who was overshadowed by his sister, Ripley dominated as a senior after a summer focused on improvement.

Sports, Varsity Maine, Wrestling

Wrestling: 2024 Varsity Maine All-State team

by Steve Craig March 9, 2024March 14, 2024

Four freshmen work their way onto a talent-laden team of the best high school wrestlers in the state.

Football, Sports, Varsity Maine

Football: Yarmouth High hires former assistant as its new head coach

by Steve Craig March 6, 2024March 6, 2024

Nick Orsi, 42, who was the offensive coordinator for high-powered Brunswick last season, will succeed Jim Hartman as the Clippers’ head coach.

Boys Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine

Boys’ basketball: Windham wins it all for the first time, beats Gorham in overtime, 62-58

by Steve Craig March 2, 2024March 3, 2024

In front of a packed house at Cross Insurance Arena, the Eagles claim the Class AA championship.

Boys Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine

Boys’ basketball: Gray-New Gloucester wins first state title since 1975

by Steve Craig March 2, 2024March 2, 2024

The Patriots outscore Hampden Academy 21-10 in the third quarter en route to a 52-41 victory and the Class A championship.

Boys Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine

Boys’ basketball: Previewing Saturday’s state championship games

by Steve Craig March 1, 2024March 1, 2024

Neighbors Windham and Gorham will battle for their first Class AA title, while Gray-New Gloucester returns to a state final for the first time since 1975.