The Red Riots got the third-place finish they needed from Tyler Bryant in the high jump to clinch the crown over Lewiston.
Steve Craig
Staff Writer
Steve Craig reports primarily about Maineโs 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.
In Maine Class A track, some surprise winners share spotlight with stars
The boys team title will be decided Wednesday, when the postponed high jump is held at Edward Little High School.
National transgender participation debate part of Maine’s high school track championships
Transgender girls could be top performers in their events Tuesday at the Class B and C state championship meets.
What to watch for at state track and field meets
All three meets feature athletes capable of breaking state records.
Hearts of Pine put on scoring show to beat Detroit City FC
Portland earns a win in the all-USL Jagermeister Cup.
At a glance: Portland Hearts of Pine vs. Detroit City FC
Maine’s pro soccer team hosts a USL Championship opponent in the Jagermeister Cup.
Victoria Bossong moves closer to qualifying for NCAA track championships
The former Cheverus star advances in the 800 meters at the East Regional.
Grieving Brunswick, York high school athletes find comfort in sports
A pitcher and infielder lost loved ones this season, and being with their teams has offered solace.
Baseball notebook: Competitive races emerge in Class B
Lake Region is taking big step forward; tight games abound in A South; and A North has a surprise leader.
Scarborough’s ace is leading a very stingy pitching staff
Erik Swenson has already thrown a no-hitter, a perfect game, and been part of another perfect game and Scarborough has allowed five runs in eight games.