Esterella, a 6-foot-11 forward from South Portland, was off to an outstanding start in his redshirt sophomore 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.
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Maine Mariners shut out by Worcester
The Mariners lose a rare morning game, suffering their third straight defeat.
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At some Maine schools, basketball season begins without a full roster
For teams with players in Saturday’s state championship football games, the basketball season comes early this winter.
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Pelle Lindbergh documentary to play in Westbrook
The former Maine Mariners goalie died in a car accident 40 years ago.
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Maine men’s hockey slips in vote after inconsistent weekend
The Black Bears, who split two games with Vermont, must regroup this weekend with a series at surging Boston College.
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Maine men’s basketball looking for consistency
A strong defensive team, the Black Bears need to develop an offensive rhythm.
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UMaine hockey settles for split with Vermont
The Black Bears are flat the night after a blowout win and can’t complete a weekend sweep.
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In a big game for Maine football, the moment was too much
A lopsided loss to URI showed how far an improved Black Bears football team still has to go.
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Maine men’s hockey pulls away to beat Vermont
The Black Bears score four goals in the second period and earn an impressive win over the Catamounts.
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UMaine football can move into tie atop conference with win Saturday: Here’s a look at the URI game
The Black Bears can extend their winning streak and move into a tie for first place with a victory in their final home game.