Playing his first season of high school baseball, senior Sam Lloyd shines on senior day.
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 inSidelines, Sports, Track & Field, Varsity Maine
Sidelines: At the Community Cup, a return to tough competition is embraced
After a year away from track and field, the first big meet of the season is a celebration, Travis Lazarczyk writes.
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Posted inSoftball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Softball: Whittemore thrives in leadership role for Skowhegan
The senior embraces being a leader on the young River Hawks team.
Posted inGirls Lacrosse, Sports, Varsity Maine
Girls lacrosse: Patience pays off for Gardiner in win over Lawrence
Tigers take their time on offense, pick their spots to earn KVAC B victory.
Posted inSoftball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Softball: Brooke McKenney, Madison shut down Waterville
Bulldogs pitcher bears down with runners on base, turns in another dominant outing.
Posted inSidelines, Sports, Uncategorized
Sidelines: Writing the next chapter of UMaine men’s hockey with the hiring of Ben Barr
A fresh start with a new coach is what the Black Bears need right now, Travis Lazarczyk writes.
Posted inBaseball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Baseball: Mt. Abram steals way to victory over Monmouth
Ben Debiase’s straight steal of home plate the difference for the Roadrunners in win.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports, UMaine Sports
UMaine names Ben Barr as its next men’s ice hockey coach
The former UMass assistant coach replaces Red Gendron, who died April 9.
Posted inBaseball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Baseball: Despite abundance of errors, Skowhegan holds on for victory over Winslow
River Hawks commit eight errors, but seven-run fourth proves to be the difference.
Posted inSidelines, Sports
Sidelines: Eat, drink and be merry, for tomorrow we sports haiku
Central Maine’s surest sign of spring is Travis Lazarczyk’s annual sports haiku, for better or for worse.