Jessica Hayden embraces her competitive side as a key member of the Boston Renegades.
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.
Sidelines: Even with no game, the good work of the Lobster Bowl continues
Despite the annual football game’s cancelation, participants came through for the patients of Shriners hospitals, Travis Lazarczyk writes.
Remember When: The Winslow softball and baseball programs pulled off title sweep in 1993
The Black Raiders enjoyed banner day at St. Joseph’s College, with each team reaching the pinnacle.
Girls’ team Coach of the Year: Mary Beth Bourgoin, Winslow
Bourgoin has a simple coaching philosophy: ‘They are the daughters of somebody who loves them very much. … I try to make sure I think of that when I coach them.’
Sidelines: 20 years later at the Morning Sentinel and Kennebec Journal
Covering sports in central Maine for 20 years has been a joy, Travis Lazarczyk writes.
Some college football programs in state exploring a spring season
The New England Small College Athletic Conference has applied for a waiver from the NCAA, sources say, while others are still mulling options.
Remember When: Lisbon, MCI played the highest scoring softball title game in state history
The Greyhounds rallied to beat the Huskies, 20-16, in the 1990 Class B championship game.
Catching up with: Katie Rollins enjoyed standout basketball career at Cony, Harvard
A 2005 graduate, Rollins was named Miss Maine Basketball during her standout career.
Sidelines: The 2020 spring nothing but ifs, what could have beens in high school sports
A season of no sports to celebrate is over and gone, Travis Lazarczyk writes.
Everyday Athletes: Throwing horseshoes helps Michael Tesseo unwind a bit
Sidney man enjoys playing and getting others interested in his favorite pastime.