Steve Craig

Sports Writer at The Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram

Freelance Writer and Author at Freelance

Staff writer for the Portland Press Herald. @PPHSports @VarsityMaine and @PressHerald

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Articles

Biddeford baseball, with a chip on its shoulder, playing for Class A state title

1 week ago | sports.yahoo.com | Steve Craig

Jun. 20—Dom Smith had already thrown his glove a mile high in celebration after nailing down Biddeford High's first baseball regional title since 2010. He'd joined his teammates in collecting the regional championship plaque. Beating Thornton Academy, the rival Biddeford boys learn about when they're in diapers, made it even better.
Hearts of Pine find the Wright answer in second half

1 week ago | sports.yahoo.com | Steve Craig

Jun. 15—Things looked bleak for the Portland Hearts of Pine. Then Ollie Wright happened. The 26-year-old attacking midfielder from London scored three consecutive goals in the second half.
Hearts of Pine put on scoring show to beat Detroit City FC

3 weeks ago | sports.yahoo.com | Steve Craig

May 31—Sunshine at the start? That was a first for the Portland Hearts of Pine in their home state. Getting a quick lead was also something new for Maine's first-year men's professional soccer team. Going ahead 2-0? That hadn't happened since the inaugural 4-0 win against amateur squad CD Faialense in the U.S. Open Cup in Lewiston back on March 20.
At a glance: Portland Hearts of Pine vs. Detroit City FC

4 weeks ago | sports.yahoo.com | Steve Craig

May 30—WHEN5 P.M. SATURDAY — 5 p.m. SaturdayWHERE: Fitzpatrick StadiumTELEVISION: NESN/ESPN+OUTLOOK: This will be both the second game for both teams in the Jagermeister Cup, an in-season tournament that includes all of USL Championship (24 teams) and USL League One (14) squads, divided into six regional groups of six or seven teams. Each team plays four matches in its group — two at home and two away.
Victoria Bossong moves closer to qualifying for NCAA track championships

4 weeks ago | sports.yahoo.com | Steve Craig

May 29—Harvard University senior Victoria Bossong of Cumberland (Cheverus) took a step toward qualifying for the NCAA track and field championships by running the sixth fastest time Thursday in the first round of the women's 800 meters at the East Regional in Jacksonville, Florida. Bossong finished second in her heat with a time of 2 minutes, 2.39 seconds to advance to Saturday's three quarterfinal heats.
Grieving Brunswick, York high school athletes find comfort in sports

1 month ago | sports.yahoo.com | Steve Craig

May 25—The suddenness was shocking. Liam Scholl should have been with his Brunswick High baseball teammates at a team dinner on April 17, laughing, joking and getting excited about the season opener that was just five days away. AdvertisementBut when a teammate called to ask when he was coming to the restaurant, Liam said his father was on the floor and not breathing. Michael Scholl, the generous man known for cheering on every Brunswick player, died in the family's Brunswick home.
Greely baseball bounces back with big win at York

1 month ago | sports.yahoo.com | Steve Craig

May 14—YORK — The Greely High baseball team was looking to quickly bounce back from Monday's loss at Lake Region. The Rangers, ranked No. 4 in the latest Varsity Maine poll, sure did that Wednesday at No. 9 York. Sophomore shortstop Kyle Soule slugged two home runs and junior right-hander Gehrig Donnelly was sharp on the mound, throwing a 98-pitch four-hitter in an 11-1 Class B South victory. AdvertisementGreely improved to 8-1 while York fell to 6-2.
At a glance: Hearts of Pine vs. One Knoxville

1 month ago | sports.yahoo.com | Steve Craig

May 3—One Knoxville at Portland Hearts of PineWhen: 6 p.m. SundayWhere: Fitzpatrick StadiumTelevision: NESN/ESPN+Outlook: Portland Hearts of Pine (0-1-2 in USL1, 2-3-2 overall), Maine's professional men's soccer team, is hosting the franchise's first official home game, and a sellout crowd of about 5,500 is expected at spruced-up Fitzpatrick Stadium.
Will perennial Maine girls lacrosse powers maintain control this spring?

2 months ago | pressherald.com | Steve Craig

The Windham High School girls lacrosse team runs a drill during practice last week in Windham. Daryn Slover/Portland Press Herald There’s no denying that when it comes to girls lacrosse in Maine, there is a well-defined pecking order. There are the perennial powers who year after year are contending for state titles.
Southern Maine girls lacrosse players to watch in 2025

2 months ago | pressherald.com | Steve Craig

Zoe Avery, Morse senior midfielder: A four-year varsity player, Morse scored 23 goals each of the past two seasons, and last year had 12 assists. Avery is the most complete player for the Shipbuilders, who went 8-8 in 2024. She has been a captain in all three of her sports as a senior. Lydia Birknes, Waynflete senior midfielder: Birknes was the Class C champion Flyers’ leading scorer last season with 47 goals and 36 assists.