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PublishedMarch 14, 2025
UMaine men’s hoop coach gets support from old South Portland teammates
Chris Markwood played with plenty of toughness with the Red Riots decades ago, and that has carried over to the program he now leads.
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PublishedMarch 5, 2025
Think Kents Hill doesn’t belong in hockey final? That’s your problem
Despite hand-wringing about private schools and out-of-state players, the Huskies deserve their spot in the MPA hockey league.
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PublishedMarch 1, 2025
For one day, Caribou is Maine’s basketball capital
A few thousand fans made the long trip from Caribou to Portland to cheer on the Vikings in the Class B state finals.
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PublishedFebruary 25, 2025
Female coaches are making gains in ‘male-dominated’ Maine hoops
In positive trend, 5 of the 10 girls hoop teams playing for a state title this weekend are coached by women.
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PublishedFebruary 22, 2025
Remembering Gary Hawkins, an influential and caring friend
Former Kennebec Journal sports writer Gary Hawkins died Feb. 19, leaving behind a legacy like no other.
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PublishedFebruary 21, 2025
York boys basketball sets sport back, but in a good way
The Wildcats beat Medomak Valley in the Class B South final without making a 3-pointer.
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PublishedFebruary 20, 2025
Bangor or Portland? As Maine hoop venues go, one stands out
Sports columnist Travis Lazarczyk visited two sites in a day, and one rose to the occasion in a tournament atmosphere.
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PublishedFebruary 11, 2025
Plan to watch the Maine basketball tourney? Please behave
The basketball tournament is here, and with it comes another call for fans to curb poor behavior.
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PublishedFebruary 8, 2025
The Super Bowl, in 11 memories
When the team you've followed your entire life doesn't make the Super Bowl, you fallback on a warehouse full of memories, Travis Lazarczyk writes.
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PublishedFebruary 6, 2025
UMaine men’s basketball giving fans reason for excitement
At 7-2 in America East, the Black Bears are off to their best start in conference play in more than a decade.
Travis Lazarczyk
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