The vast majority of states are offering interscholastic wrestling this winter, but Maine wrestlers cannot even scrimmage against teammates during practices because of pandemic safety precautions.
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 inSports, Varsity Maine, Volleyball, Wrestling
Decision on Maine high school wrestling season delayed
The MPA Wrestling Committee decides to wait until its Feb. 22 meeting to make a final decision on whether a competitive season can be held during the pandemic.
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National federation discards COVID risk categories for high school sports
The NFHS previously grouped sports into low, medium, and high risk categories as guidance for groups like the Maine Principals’ Association looking to resume high school athletics during the pandemic.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Boys Hockey, Girls Basketball, Skiing, Sports, Swimming, Varsity Maine
No fans, no playoffs. So what’s motivating high school athletes this winter?
Athletes who have tasted postseason success talk about what keeps them focused during a pandemic-altered season.
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Cumberland County superintendents set ground rules for winter sports
Among the key points: No games until Feb. 8, only two games per week, and an eye toward extending the season.
Posted inBoys Soccer, Field Hockey, Sports, Varsity Maine
Maine high school coaches earn national Coach of the Year honors
Dave Halligan of Falmouth (boys’ soccer) and Mary Beth Bourgoin of Winslow (field hockey) are honored by the National Federation of State High School Associations.
Posted inSports
Some Maine golf courses to offer rounds to junior golfers for just $5
The Maine State Golf Association has partnered with the nonprofit Youth on Course to encourage more kids to play the sport.
Posted inSports, Varsity Maine
Some southern Maine schools waste no time in going from ‘yellow’ to practices
Other schools in Cumberland and York counties are still weighing their decisions after the MPA announced that local districts can decide whether to resume sports.
Posted inSports, Varsity Maine
Concerns grow that the loss of sports is taking a toll on young athletes’ mental health
Citing research that shows more depression and anxiety when school sports are shut down, athletic directors and coaches in Maine’s ‘yellow’ counties lobby for teams to at least be allowed to gather for drills and conditioning during the pandemic.
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Cape Elizabeth teen is youngest skier on World Cup ski cross tour
Stuart Whittier, 19, is competing in Europe for the U.S. team in a sport that combines elements of freestyle skiing with traditional Alpine events.