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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.
Morning Sentinel Boys Basketball Player of the Year: Mason Cooper, Lawrence
Hard work pays off in strong career for Bulldog senior.
Morning Sentinel Boys Basketball Coach of the Year: Pete McLaughlin, Messalonskee
McLaughlin built a year in, year out contender at Messalonskee.
Football players learn meaning of Lobster Bowl
They gain appreciation of annual game with trip to Kora Shrine Temple in Lewiston.
MS/KJ Girls Indoor Track and Field Athlete of the Year: Kiana Letourneau, Lawrence
Senior won 3 KVAC A events and also shined at state meet.
KJ/MS Boys Indoor Track and Field Athlete of the Year: Tanner Burton, Messalonskee
Senior dominates 55-meter hurdles in standout season.
Morning Sentinel Boys Alpine Skier of the Year: Miles Pelletier, Mt. Blue
Senior completes standout season in KVAC and state meets.
Morning Sentinel Girls Alpine Skier of the Year: Jenna Hanrahan, Mt. Blue
Sophomore puts in the time to emerge as force on slopes.
College softball: Thomas holds on to nip Colby
Korrie Laren’s homer the difference for Terriers.
Hig Roberts embraces victory over Jitloff in giant slalom at U.S. Alpine Championships
Colorado native holds off 5-time national champ in final day of competition at Sugarloaf.