The Black Bears, who split two games with Vermont, must regroup this weekend with a series at surging Boston College.
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.
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Maine men’s basketball looking for consistency
A strong defensive team, the Black Bears need to develop an offensive rhythm.
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UMaine hockey settles for split with Vermont
The Black Bears are flat the night after a blowout win and can’t complete a weekend sweep.
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In a big game for Maine football, the moment was too much
A lopsided loss to URI showed how far an improved Black Bears football team still has to go.
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Maine men’s hockey pulls away to beat Vermont
The Black Bears score four goals in the second period and earn an impressive win over the Catamounts.
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UMaine football can move into tie atop conference with win Saturday: Here’s a look at the URI game
The Black Bears can extend their winning streak and move into a tie for first place with a victory in their final home game.
Posted inFootball, Sports, Travis Lazarczyk, Varsity Maine
For Spruce Mountain football, old rivalries take back seat to team building
The Phoenix prepare for their first football championship game since Jay and Livermore Falls merged in 2011.
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Maine men’s hockey remains in top 10 despite struggles on penalty kill
The Black Bears’ split with UMass highlights their problems playing a man down.
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Fans flock to watch parties to support Hearts of Pine
Viewings of Portland’s semifinal Sunday night at Spokane drew huge crowds at the State Theatre and Portland Zoo.
Posted inGirls Soccer, Sports, Travis Lazarczyk, Varsity Maine
The Class A girls soccer state final has become a rivalry game
Bangor and Scarborough met for the third straight season Saturday.