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.’
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 inSidelines, Sports
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.
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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.
Posted inSoftball, Sports, Varsity Maine
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.
Posted inSports
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.
Posted inSidelines, Sports, Varsity Maine
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.
Posted inSports
Everyday Athletes: Throwing horseshoes helps Michael Tesseo unwind a bit
Sidney man enjoys playing and getting others interested in his favorite pastime.
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.