Sydney Gallop’s goal lifts Hawks to state final over Purple Panthers.
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.
Football notebook: Young Skowhegan continues improving, faces Brunswick next
Four freshmen start on defense for Skowhegan, which advanced in PTC B playoffs with a shutout over Windham.
Sidelines: Mike Wisecup takes over as Colby athletic director
Prior to becoming Colby’s athletic director this week, Mike Wisecup never worked in college athletics, but he knows leadership, writes Travis Lazarczyk.
Football: Winslow starts slow, finishes strong to beat Medomak Valley
Black Raiders pull away from the Panthers in the second half to advance in Class C North playoffs.
Football: Lawrence runs over Falmouth/Greely in PTC B quarterfinal
Bulldogs will host upset-minded Mt. Blue in regional semifinals.
Football: Zack Delano is Mt. Blue’s pouncing Cougar
Junior uses speed and technique to dominate games at defensive end.
College Football Notebook: Mules look to build on first win
A victory over Bates last week was a bright spot in a tough season.
Field hockey: Skowhegan earns 19th consecutive state title game appearance
Skowhegan shuts out Mt. Blue to win yet another Class A North crown.
Girls soccer: Medomak ousts Erskine in Class B South quarterfinals
Hannah Prock’s first half goal the difference in Tuesday’s playoff game.
Boys soccer: Foxcroft Academy holds off Waterville
The Ponies survive the Purple Panthers second half rally to advance in Class B North boys soccer playoffs.