Messalonskee High School graduate, Jesse Labreck, was the lone woman to complete the course in the finals of the recent season.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Central Maine boxers prepare for shots at title bouts
Justin Rolfe, Brandon Berry take the ring Saturday with opportunities to win belts.
Sidelines: Years after his athletic career ended, Tavis Hasenfus is a bigger leader than ever
Winthrop native looks to give back to his home town in the State House, Travis Lazarczyk writes.
High school winter sports coaches say teams will happily adjust to new rules
Many say mask requirement would not be an issue if it meant having a season in pandemic.
Donovan Kurt recovers from brain surgery to lead Nokomis High soccer team
The senior captain continues cancer treatment after having a brain tumor removed in March.
College Basketball: Maine’s conference schedules set
Black Bears have a full 18-game America East schedule and are eager to go.