Chris Markwood played with plenty of toughness with the Red Riots decades ago, and that has carried over to the program he now leads.
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Posted inBoys Hockey, Sports, Travis Lazarczyk, Varsity Maine
Think Kents Hill doesn’t belong in hockey final? That’s your problem
Despite hand-wringing about private schools and out-of-state players, the Huskies deserve their spot in the MPA hockey league.
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Posted inBoys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Sports, Travis Lazarczyk, Varsity Maine
For one day, Caribou is Maine’s basketball capital
A few thousand fans made the long trip from Caribou to Portland to cheer on the Vikings in the Class B state finals.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Sports, Travis Lazarczyk, Varsity Maine
Female coaches are making gains in ‘male-dominated’ Maine hoops
In positive trend, 5 of the 10 girls hoop teams playing for a state title this weekend are coached by women.
Posted inSports, Travis Lazarczyk, Varsity Maine
Remembering Gary Hawkins, an influential and caring friend
Former Kennebec Journal sports writer Gary Hawkins died Feb. 19, leaving behind a legacy like no other.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Sports, Travis Lazarczyk, Varsity Maine
York boys basketball sets sport back, but in a good way
The Wildcats beat Medomak Valley in the Class B South final without making a 3-pointer.
Posted inSports, Travis Lazarczyk, Varsity Maine
Bangor or Portland? As Maine hoop venues go, one stands out
Sports columnist Travis Lazarczyk visited two sites in a day, and one rose to the occasion in a tournament atmosphere.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Sports, Travis Lazarczyk, Varsity Maine
Plan to watch the Maine basketball tourney? Please behave
The basketball tournament is here, and with it comes another call for fans to curb poor behavior.
Posted inNew England Patriots, Sports, Travis Lazarczyk
The Super Bowl, in 11 memories
When the team you’ve followed your entire life doesn’t make the Super Bowl, you fallback on a warehouse full of memories, Travis Lazarczyk writes.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports, Travis Lazarczyk, UMaine Sports
UMaine men’s basketball giving fans reason for excitement
At 7-2 in America East, the Black Bears are off to their best start in conference play in more than a decade.