Lopez, 31, has reunited with Hearts of Pine coach Bobby Murphy, who first coached him when he was 12.
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 inIndoor Track, Sports, Varsity Maine
Invitational indoor track meet leads to fast time at USM
The inaugural Fleet Feet Maine Elite Invitational brings top competitors from multiple leagues and classes.
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Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
53rd Fitzpatrick Trophy goes to Jamier Rose of Noble High
The Knights’ quarterback is the first player from his school to win the prestigious award, given annually to the top senior football player in Maine.
Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Benched to champ: Portland QB Louis Thurston made his mark
Thurston is one of four finalists for the 53rd James J. Fitzpatrick Trophy, emblematic of the top senior player in Maine, which will be announced Sunday.
Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Sweeping changes to Maine high school basketball proposed
A five-class basketball system that would double the number of Class AA teams is still a work in progress. The MPA also approved a more balanced four-class 11-man football structure.
Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Cape Elizabeth moving to eight-man football
Meanwhile, Morse will return to 11-man and Greely is likely to do the same.
Posted inBoys Hockey, Sports, Varsity Maine
Mt. Ararat suspends boys hockey team activities in wake of bullying investigation
The co-op team, including Lisbon and Morse students, had two practices canceled, and its game Wednesday is postponed.
Posted inSports, Varsity Maine, Wrestling
Wrestling: Noble Invitational stronger than ever
With a separate girls tournament adding to the event, 40 teams including some of New England’s best duked it out over two days.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Teams find value in Holiday Hoops Showcase at the Expo
Whether the teams are from Brooklyn or Turner, there are plenty of reasons to participate in a 35-year institution.
Posted inSports, Varsity Maine
Meet the 4 finalists for this year’s Fitzpatrick Trophy, awarded to Maine’s best senior football player
The possible winners are two eight-man players from opposite ends of Maine and two Class A quarterbacks.