The proposal before state legislators comes as fears over the risk of brain injuries have led to a sharp decline in the number of youths participating in tackle football.
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 inMaine colleges, Sports, UMaine Sports
UMaine men’s basketball team sees progress this season, if not results
After a five-win season, the Black Bears will play in the America East quarterinals at top-seeded Vermont.
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Posted inBaseball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Elite baseball prospect lands at Deering High for senior season
Trejyn Fletcher, 17, who had been attending a prep school in New York state, is rated among the top high school players in the nation.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Boys’ basketball: Bangor’s the best in Class AA
The Rams end an eight-year championship drought, holding off a late charge by Bonny Eagle to earn their 13th state title.
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Boys’ basketball: Wells, a No. 8 seed, advances to regional final
The Warriors beat Gray-New Gloucester 49-37 and move on to play for the Class B South championship.
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Boys’ basketball: Kennebunk races past Leavitt
The Rams build a big lead in the first half and cruise into the Class A South semifinals.
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Basketball tournament notebook: Scouting will help Greely’s prep
The Rangers will be facing two teams they have not played this season if they get past the quarterfinals.
Posted inVarsity Maine, Wrestling
Class A wrestling: Two Cony athletes pick up titles
Dumas, Lettre tops of their class; Mt. Ararat/Brunswick take team crown.
Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Football: Wells High’s Tyler Bridge wins Fitzpatrick Trophy
He becomes the first player from a Class D school to capture the annual award, given to the top senior in Maine high school football.
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Coaches’ group throws its support behind eight-man football
‘If you don’t have 30 kids (on your roster) you shouldn’t be allowed to play 11-man football,’ says Jack Cosgrove of Colby.