Confidence pays off for Skowhegan senior in the form of two state championships.
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.
Colby softball sweeps doubleheader against UMF in home opener
Mules shine on new artificial turf field.
MS Boys Alpine Skier of the Year: Mike Miller
Skowhegan senior keeps it loose in final season.
MS Girls Alpine Skier of the Year: Emma Berube
Mt. Abram sophomore rises to occasion and places 10th in state Class B meet.
Morning Sentinel Boys Nordic Skier of the Year: Tucker Barber
Mt. Blue junior won the Class A classical state title this winter.
Morning Sentinel Girls Nordic Skier of the Year: Meg Charles
Mt. Blue sophomore placed in the top five in both the classical and freestyle meets at the Class A championships.
Excitement reigns as high schools begin spring sports season
Established programs like Messalonskee baseball, and new ones like Lawrence girls lacrosse, take part in first practices of 2016.
Oakland’s Sam Dexter ready for big baseball season
University of Southern Maine senior set program record for career doubles on Thursday.
An All-American in the race walk, Billy Chambers eyes a state crown
Waterville senior sets lofty expectations as he heads into his senior outdoor track season.
Winslow unified basketball team learns the game in first season
Black Raiders fall to Lewiston in regional semifinals.