Falmouth’s David Halligan has compiled a prodigious record – along with 18 state titles – in boys’ basketball and soccer.
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.
Basketball: Holiday tourney comes to Expo this week
Twenty-eight teams – including some from out of state – will participate in the Red Claws Christmas Showcase hosted by Portland High.
Football: Gaziano Award semifinalists announced
The annual award honors the top senior offensive and defensive linemen in Maine high school football.
Here’s a list of high school athletic events postponed by snow
All-day snow wreaks havoc with Tuesday’s schedule.
Three finalists announced for 49th Fitzpatrick Trophy
Justin Bryant of Marshwood, Jarett Flaker of Scarborough and Zach Maturo of Bonny Eagle are the three players in the running to be named Maine’s top senior football player.
Fitzpatrick Trophy semifinalists named
State champions Zach Maturo of Bonny Eagle, Justin Bryant of Marshwood and Camden Jordan of Leavitt headline a 12-player group vying to be named the top senior in Maine high school football.
Started in 1911, Thanksgiving football rivalry remains ‘big time’
Portland and Deering had tough seasons, but players and coaches and players are excited to be part of the 108th edition of the holiday series.
Football: Mt. Ararat wins first eight-man state title
Holden Brannan scores seven touchdowns, and the Eagles roll to a 58-25 win over Old Orchard Beach in Maine’s first state championship game.
Former Marine turned to farming and helps other vets do the same
‘We, and I think a lot of veterans who get into agriculture, view (it) as just another mission,’ says former intelligence officer Anne Devin.
Boys’ soccer: Falmouth shocks Lewiston to win Class A title, 5-2
The Yachtsmen score the first four goals en route to their first Class A championship, and 12th title overall under Coach David Halligan.