The Black Bears righty is set to play pro ball after he earned America East Pitcher of the Year honors this season.
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 inMaine colleges, Sidelines, Sports, UMaine Sports
Sidelines: Former University of Maine star Stevens ready for a new football challenge
One of the Black Bears best earned the right to test his abilities at college football’s highest level, Travis Lazarczyk writes.
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Posted inOlympics, Sports
Track and Field: Bingham’s Nick Rogers is ready for run at Paralympics medal in Tokyo
Rogers will compete in the 400 and 100 meters at the Paralympics in August.
Posted inSports
Future of Western View Golf Course unsettled as it goes up for auction
As the owners prepare to sell, regular golfers at the Augusta course hope the course will remain open.
Posted inBaseball, Sports, Varsity Maine
2021 high school baseball wrap-up: In unique season, teams adjusted to new umpire positioning
Pitchers held the early advantage as hitters regained their timing after missing a season of baseball.
Posted inSports, Tennis, Varsity Maine
2021 high school tennis wrap-up: Gratitude, team titles highlight the return to play this spring
Waterville, Hall-Dale girls won state titles after the 2020 was wiped out due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Posted inSidelines, Sports
With PGA Tour cards at stake, Korn Ferry Tour players thankful to make the cut
At the Live and Work in Maine Open, Korn Ferry Tour players keep the ultimate goal in the back of their minds.
Posted inSports
Fairfield boxer Justin Rolfe prepares for heavyweight title bout
Rolfe, 29, will fight for the American Boxing Federation’s Atlantic Heavyweight crown on Saturday in New Hampshire.
Posted inSports
Young golfer recovers from rough start, with help from fellow Mainer
Amateur Caleb Manuel, 19, gets encouragement from his playing partner, Falmouth Country Club teaching pro Shawn Warren, during the first round of the Live and Work in Maine Open.
Posted inSports
Club builders on the Korn Ferry Tour keep pro golfers well-supplied
The crew, working behind the scenes, does everything from getting new clubs ready to getting spikes for shoes.