Decker, 27, is one of five men with Maine connections who will compete for spots on the U.S. squad.
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.
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Falmouth High football coach resigns in wake of players’ petition
John Fitzsimmons had resisted pressure from parents, but after players asked the school board to replace him, he said ‘it wasn’t fair for them or for me to stay.’
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Falmouth High football players sign petition seeking coach’s removal
Members of the 2023 team ask the school board to replace John Fitzsimmons, saying they ‘have lost confidence’ in the veteran coach.
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Football: Falmouth’s William Gale, Leavitt’s Jace Negley win Gaziano Lineman awards
The high school seniors, who plan to play football in college, will each receive a $5,000 scholarship.
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When is a win too big? In Maine high school basketball, it’s a matter of etiquette
Is there a right way to beat a team by 50 points or more? Such lopsided scores have been frequent this winter.
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Leavitt quarterback Noah Carpenter wins 52nd Fitzpatrick Trophy
The honor goes annually to the top senior in Maine high school football. Carpenter is Leavitt’s second winner, joining Jordan Hersom, who received the award in 2011.
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Football: Yarmouth’s Michael McGonagle breaks ground as first eight-man Fitzy finalist
The powerful running back is one of four finalists for the Fitzpatrick Trophy, which will be awarded Sunday.
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Football: Leavitt’s Jace Negley among finalists for the Gaziano Lineman Awards
The offensive and defensive lineman winners, to be announced on Jan. 23, will each receive a $5,000 scholarship.
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Wrestling: New names, veterans impress at Spartan tournament in Sanford
Marshwood/Traip freshman Kylan Berry and Biddeford/Thornton junior Joe Lathwood win titles in their first seasons in Maine.
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Basketball notebook: Medomak’s DePatsy credits support on his way to 400th win
In southern Maine, the Scarborough boys and girls and Windham boys are among teams enjoying strong starts this season.