After two losses in a row, there’s a break in the schedule, giving players and coaches time to reflect on what they’ve learned, Travis Lazarczyk writes.
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Posted inPortland Sea Dogs, Sports, Travis Lazarczyk
The Sea Dogs are back, but the warm weather is on hold
Portland isn’t loaded with the top prospects in the Red Sox system, but still has plenty of talent.
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Posted inMaine colleges, Sports, Travis Lazarczyk, UMaine Sports
Can Maine men’s hockey win it all? Bears inch closer to goal
The Black Bears are going places they haven’t gone in years, but they know the ultimate prize is a national title.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports, UMaine Sports
Not this year, but maybe soon for Maine men’s basketball
While the Black Bears missed out on a chance for their first NCAA tournament bid, they gave fans a reason to hope.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports, Travis Lazarczyk, UMaine Sports
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.
Posted inBoys Hockey, Sports, Travis Lazarczyk, Varsity Maine
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.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Sports, Travis Lazarczyk, Varsity Maine
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.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Sports, Travis Lazarczyk, Varsity Maine
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.
Posted inSports, Travis Lazarczyk, Varsity Maine
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.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Sports, Travis Lazarczyk, Varsity Maine
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.