A season of no sports to celebrate is over and gone, Travis Lazarczyk writes.
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.
Posted inSports
Everyday Athletes: Throwing horseshoes helps Michael Tesseo unwind a bit
Sidney man enjoys playing and getting others interested in his favorite pastime.
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Posted inBaseball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Remember When: The Gardiner baseball team cruised to the 2008 Class B title
The Tigers outscored four playoff opponents 40-4 to win first crown since the 1947 season.
Posted inFootball, Sports, Times Record Sports, Varsity Maine
Radical changes floated as way to facilitate fall sports
Moving baseball and softball from spring to fall, and football and soccer from fall to spring, has been suggested as an idea to help Maine schools adhere to coronavirus safety guidelines.
Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Fall sports: Ideas floated to ensure a fall season for Maine high schools
Moving some sports from spring to fall and vice-versa could be a possible solution as schools cope with the coronavirus’ impact on athletics.
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Everyday Athletes: Stephanie Merrill preps for the ride of her life on her 70th birthday
Wayne native is training for a 70-mile bike ride, which will be the longest one of her life.
Posted inSports
Central Maine runners disappointed Boston Marathon goes from postponed to canceled
Some may run the race virtually in September, while others may wait until 2021.
Posted inGirls Basketball, Maine colleges, Sports, UMaine Sports, Varsity Maine
UMaine women’s basketball coach ‘shocked’ there are so few female high school girls hoop coaches in state
With just 27 women coaching girls high school basketball, Amy Vachon organizes online workshop to help generate more interest.
Posted inSports, Track & Field, Varsity Maine
Remember When: The Waterville girls outdoor track and field program dominated the state for nearly a decade
From the 2007 season through 2015, the Purple Panthers set the standard in Class B, winning nine straight state championships.
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Sidelines: Youth baseball returns, and that’s reason to celebrate
Augusta Little League opens, and it’s a glorious sight to see, writes Travis Lazarczyk.