The Black Bears come back from a 10-point deficit in the third quarter to defeat Binghamton, 64-58, in the America East semifinals.
Travis Lazarczyk
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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 Hockey, Sports, Varsity Maine
Boys’ hockey: Lewiston earns 25th Class A title with 5-0 win over Bangor
Gabe Pomerleau records the shutout and Aizyk Laliberte scores three goals for the Blue Devils, who win their first state championship since 2020.
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Posted inBoys Hockey, Sports, Varsity Maine
Boys’ hockey: Cheverus/Yarmouth edges Camden Hills to win Class B title
Cheverus/Yarmouth takes an early three-goal lead, then holds on for a 4-3 victory and its first championship as a co-op team.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports, UMaine Sports
Men’s hockey: Maine clinches third place in Hockey East with 2-1 win over UMass
The ninth-ranked Black Bears will host a conference quarterfinal next Saturday.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports, UMaine Sports
Women’s basketball: Maine survives scare in America East quarterfinals
The top-seeded Black Bears overcome a surprisingly strong challenge from UMass Lowell before advancing with a 49-43 win.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports, UMaine Sports
UMaine announces plans for renovating Shawn Walsh Hockey Center and Alfond Arena
The project is the next phase of the university’s ongoing athletic facilities upgrades.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Boys’ basketball: Improved defense helps Oceanside become a dominant force
After losing in the Class B state final a year ago, the Mariners knew they had to improve defensively to take the next step toward a Gold Ball.
Posted inGirls Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Girls’ basketball: Valley rolls past Waynflete to capture Class D South title
The Cavaliers are headed to the state championship game for the first time in 15 years after a 71-26 victory.
Posted inSports, Swimming, Varsity Maine
Girls’ swimming: Cape Elizabeth wins third straight Class B state title
Led by Performer of the Meet Cookie Mahoney, the Capers lead wire-to-wire and hold off a strong Camden Hills team for the crown.
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Chad Epperson to return as Sea Dogs manager in 2024
Sean Isaacs will be back as Portland’s pitching coach, while Chris Hess takes over as hitting coach.