Getting through the 2020-21 season without a Covid-19 case is an accomplishment, even if the Black Bears didn’t reach their ultimate goal, Travis Lazarczyk writes.
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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Winthrop stages incredible late rally to sink Madison, win C/D championship
Ramblers overcome 17-point fourth quarter deficit to take home the hardware.
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Central Maine basketball tournament title contenders are soaking in the moment
While on a smaller scale than past years, an opportunity to win a championship motivates the participants.
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Commentary: UMaine women’s basketball team can point to comeback at Stony Brook as key run of season
When the Black Bears rallied for a victory at Stony Brook on Feb. 14, they learned how to play against the Seawolves.
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Sidelines: UMaine women’s basketball team a defensive force
The Black Bears got off to a slow start on offensive in the America East semifinals, but Albany was unable to build a big enough cushion because Maine’s defense was so good.
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Sidelines: The Red Sox outfield of young stars, gone already
Let’s remember the entire young outfield the Red Sox groomed through the minors to the World Series, that is gone too soon, Travis Lazarczyk writes.
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University of Maine standout Blanca Millan enjoying best season of her career
Women’s basketball: There was no guarantee the 6-foot-1 guard would return to Maine after suffering a season-ending knee injury in 2019, but she’s thriving yet again.
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Sidelines: In the central Maine basketball tourney, there are matchups we’ll see — and ones we’d like to see played
There’s plenty of intriguing possibilities in this postseason, which gets under way Tuesday.
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Commentary: Finally, it’s tournament time for Maine high schools
Regional basketball and ice hockey tournaments, along with championship meets in skiing, coming this week in central Maine are a sign of normalcy, Travis Lazarczyk writes.
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Boys basketball: Forest Hills senior Parker Desjardins joins rare company with 2,000th career point
Desjardins is believed to be just the 19th player in Maine history — boy or girl — to reach the milestone.