High school players and coaches hope the 7-on-7 flag football season turns out to be a warmup to a football season this spring.
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.
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Sidelines: University of Maine women’s basketball team has potential for greatness
The Black Bears could be very good, writes Travis Lazarczyk, if the season is completed.
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Augusta native helps goaltenders of all abilities stay sharp – including the best one in the NHL
Joe Clark is an important sounding board for Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck, who won the Vezina Trophy this season.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sidelines, Sports, Times Record Sports, UMaine Sports
Sidelines: University of Maine men’s hockey season opener delayed a week, and that’s OK
The postponement shows that the school and state are working to ensure that the games can be played safely, Travis Lazarczyk writes.
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Oakland native reaches new heights in ‘American Ninja Warrior’
Messalonskee High School graduate, Jesse Labreck, was the lone woman to complete the course in the finals of the recent season.
Posted inField Hockey, Sports, Varsity Maine
Remember When: The 1998 Winslow field hockey did not allow a goal all season
The Black Raiders won the Class B state title, their second of five championships in six years.
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West Forks native Brandon Berry wins welterweight title with knockout victory
West Forks native earns the UBO All-American welterweight title; Fairfield native Justin Rolfe loses a close fight in the heavyweight bout.
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Sidelines: Thoughts on Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora and other assorted issues
Alex Cora deserves the second chance he’s getting in Boston, Travis Lazarczyk writes, along with thoughts on a few other sports topics of the day.
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North Atlantic Conference delays decision on winter sports season
The NAC announces it will hold off on plans to play during the pandemic until January.
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Central Maine boxers prepare for shots at title bouts
Justin Rolfe, Brandon Berry take the ring Saturday with opportunities to win belts.