Chargers will face Greater Portland in best-of-three finals beginning Saturday in Augusta.
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.
Sidelines: A troublesome hole at Maine Amateur
Hole 2 at Portland Country Club played tough all week and was the pivotal hole in the final round, Travis Lazarczyk writes.
Sidelines: Augusta native records rare hole-in-one in Maine Amateur play
An ace in tournament play is always special, Travis Lazarczyk writes.
Sidelines: Even the best struggle at Maine Amateur
Golfers with a successful past can always have a rough day, Travis Lazarczyk writes.
Sidelines: Nick Mayo trying to make most of his chance
The Messalonskee grad has opportunity to impress the NBA as the Miami Heat opens summer league play, Travis Lazarczyk writes.
Morning Sentinel Baseball Player of the Year: David Barre, Waterville
To Waterville’s Barre, baseball is about fancy footwork and fun.
Morning Sentinel Baseball Coach of the Year: Jeff Pillsbury, Mt. Abram
Pillsbury led Roadrunners to first playoff win in nine seasons.
Kennebec Journal Boys Track and Field Athlete of the Year: Ryan Worster, Maranacook
Work and tireless dedication helped turn Worster into a state champion thrower.
Morning Sentinel Boys Track and Field Athlete of the Year: Taylor Bielecki, Waterville
Watervile junior draws motivation from close races at state meet.
Morning Sentinel Girls Track and Field Athlete of the Year: Carly Warn, Winslow
Successful jumper shines in big late-season meets for Black Raiders.