Pillsbury led Roadrunners to first playoff win in nine seasons.
Travis Lazarczyk
Columnist
Travis Lazarczyk has covered sports for the Portland Press Herald since 2021. A Vermont native, he graduated from the University of Maine in 1995 with a BA in English. After a few years working as a sports information director and in the ski industry, he began his journalism career at the Berlin (N.H.) Reporter in 1999. Prior to joining the Press Herald, Lazarczyk spent 20 years covering sports in central Maine at the Morning Sentinel and Kennebec Journal. He's been twice honored as the Maine Sportswriter of the Year by the National Sports Media Association.
Kennebec Journal Boys Track and Field Athlete of the Year: Ryan Worster, Maranacook
Work and tireless dedication helped turn Worster into a state champion thrower.
Morning Sentinel Boys Track and Field Athlete of the Year: Taylor Bielecki, Waterville
Watervile junior draws motivation from close races at state meet.
Morning Sentinel Girls Track and Field Athlete of the Year: Carly Warn, Winslow
Successful jumper shines in big late-season meets for Black Raiders.
Kennebec Journal Girls Track and Field Athlete of the Year: Jillian Schmelzer, Winthrop
The junior tied a state record in the 400 and won two state titles to cap standout season.
Golf notes: Wyman embarks on pro career
The two-time Maine Am champ is in the early stages of his professional golf career.
Sidelines: Carroll Ware is angling for records
His name is all over the freshwater fishing record book, and he’s not done, Travis Lazarczyk writes.
Golf: Maine Am field beginning to take shape
Qualifying underway for the annual tournament.
Oakland native Nick Mayo to play in NBA summer league
The Messalonskee graduate wasn’t drafted Thursday, but he’ll get a look from the Miami Heat this summer.
College Basketball: Mayo waits for his chance to play in NBA
Messalonskee High grad Nick Mayo has chance to be drafted Thursday.