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.

Boys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Sidelines, Sports, Varsity Maine

Sidelines: The central Maine basketball tournament was a perfect end to an imperfect season

by Travis Lazarczyk March 15, 2021March 15, 2021

The four regional champions are a reminder of our resiliency in tough times, Travis Lazarczyk writes.

Maine colleges, Sidelines, Sports

Sidelines: University of Maine women’s basketball team deserves credit for navigating tough season

by Travis Lazarczyk March 13, 2021March 15, 2021

Getting through the 2020-21 season without a Covid-19 case is an accomplishment, even if the Black Bears didn’t reach their ultimate goal, Travis Lazarczyk writes.

Boys Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine

Boys basketball: Winthrop stages incredible late rally to sink Madison, win C/D championship

by Travis Lazarczyk March 12, 2021March 12, 2021

Ramblers overcome 17-point fourth quarter deficit to take home the hardware.

Boys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine

Central Maine basketball tournament title contenders are soaking in the moment

by Travis Lazarczyk March 11, 2021March 11, 2021

While on a smaller scale than past years, an opportunity to win a championship motivates the participants.

Boys Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine

Boys basketball: Madison edges Forest Hills to reach final of Class C/D Central Maine tourney

by Travis Lazarczyk March 9, 2021May 25, 2021

Bulldogs take tight rubber match between two evenly matched teams.

Maine colleges, Sidelines, Sports, UMaine Sports

Sidelines: UMaine women’s basketball team can point to comeback at Stony Brook as key run of season

by Travis Lazarczyk March 9, 2021March 9, 2021

When the Black Bears rallied for a victory at Stony Brook on Feb. 14, they learned how to play against the Seawolves, Travis Lazarczyk writes.

Maine colleges, Sports, UMaine Sports

Sidelines: UMaine women’s basketball team a defensive force

by Travis Lazarczyk March 7, 2021March 7, 2021

The Black Bears got off to a slow start on offensive in the America East semifinals, but Albany was unable to build a big enough cushion because Maine’s defense was so good.