From big upsets to devoted fans and touching moments, ‘tournament week’ had it all.
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.
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.
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Posted inMaine colleges, Sports, UMaine Sports
Maine men’s hockey drops a spot in national ranking
The Black Bears can solidify their No. 2 spot in Hockey East by sweeping Vermont this weekend.
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.
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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 inSports, Swimming, Varsity Maine
Falmouth boys swimming breaks 41-year drought to win Class A title
The Navigators hold off the Edward Little co-op and Scarborough to win their first state championship since 1984.
Posted inSports, Swimming, Varsity Maine
Deering/Portland girls swimming repeats as Class A champion
The RamDogs use their team depth to claim the title without any event wins.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports, UMaine Sports
Maine men’s hockey holds steady after offensive surge
Travis Lazarczyk has the Black Bears, who are tied tiwh Boston College atop Hockey East, ranked fourth in the national poll.
Posted inGirls Hockey, Sports, Varsity Maine
Cheverus girls hockey wins third straight title, in OT
Caroline Rousseau scores in overtime to give the Stags a victory over first-time finalist Brunswick.