The ninth-ranked Black Bears will host a conference quarterfinal next Saturday.
Travis Lazarczyk
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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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Women’s basketball: Maine survives scare in America East quarterfinals
The top-seeded Black Bears overcome a surprisingly strong challenge from UMass Lowell before advancing with a 49-43 win.
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UMaine announces plans for renovating Shawn Walsh Hockey Center and Alfond Arena
The project is the next phase of the university’s ongoing athletic facilities upgrades.
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Boys hockey: Class A title chase ‘totally up in the air’ with semifinals on tap
The semifinals will take place Wednesday at Cross Insurance Arena, followed by the Class B South championship game.
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Boys’ hockey: Leavitt co-op works overtime to beat York, 4-3
With the win, the Kings advance to the regional final for the first time since the co-op team was formed in 2016.
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Boys’ basketball: Orono hands Oceanside its first loss, repeats as Class B champs
The Red Riots never trail in in a 56-48 victory, capturing their second straight state title.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
The heart of the Maine high school hoops tournament is in Class D
COMMENTARY: Watching the smallest schools take the big stage is the highlight of the annual celebration of Maine high school basketball.
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Boys’ basketball: Top-ranked Windham turns back challenge from Lewiston
The Eagles are tested in a Class AA North semifinal but pull away in the fourth quarter for a 57-44 victory.
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Class B indoor track and field: Leavitt’s Stephen Pierre and Serae Fish shine at state meet
Fish pulls off surprise of the day, while Pierre wins two titles and nearly a third. Also, four records fall, and the York girls and Greely boys claim team championships.
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Girls’ hockey: Cheverus/Windham repeats with 4-0 win over Yarmouth/Freeport
The top-ranked Stags score twice in the second period and twice in the third to earn their second straight state title, and fourth overall.