The Black Bears could be very good, writes Travis Lazarczyk, if the season is completed.
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.
Posted inSports, UMaine Sports
Commentary: University of Maine women’s basketball team has potential for greatness
The Black Bears could be very good, writes Travis Lazarczyk, if the season is completed.
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Augusta native helps goaltenders of all abilities stay sharp – including the best one in the NHL
Joe Clark is an important sounding board for Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck, who won the Vezina Trophy this season.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports, UMaine Sports
Sidelines: University of Maine men’s hockey season opener delayed a week, and that’s OK
The postponement shows that the school and state are working to ensure that the games can be played safely, Travis Lazarczyk writes.
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Oakland native reaches new heights in ‘American Ninja Warrior’
Messalonskee High School graduate, Jesse Labreck, was the lone woman to complete the course in the finals of the recent season.
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West Forks native Brandon Berry wins welterweight title with knockout victory
West Forks native earns the UBO All-American welterweight title; Fairfield native Justin Rolfe loses a close fight in the heavyweight bout.
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North Atlantic Conference delays decision on winter sports season
The NAC announces it will hold off on plans to play during the pandemic until January.
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Commentary: Years after his athletic career ended, Tavis Hasenfus is a bigger leader than ever
Winthrop native looks to give back to his home town in the State House, Travis Lazarczyk writes.
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College Basketball: Maine’s conference schedules set
Black Bears have a full 18-game America East schedule and are eager to go.
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Cross country: Leavitt runners qualify for state meet
Waterville girls, Morse boys win team titles at KVAC Class B championships.