Kelsey Stoneton, 17, died just before the start of the 2014 field hockey season.
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 inSkiing, Sports, Varsity Maine
The Wow Factor, Ruslan Reiter, Maranacook
Ruslan Reiter is among the best Paralympic Nordic skiers and quietly goes about his business.
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Posted inSkiing, Sports, Varsity Maine
Coach of the Year: Steve DeAngelis, Maranacook
Sure, Steve DeAngelis wins state Nordic titles, but the coach has so many other big wins over 30 years.
Posted inFootball, Sports, Track & Field, Varsity Maine
Male Athlete of the Year: Austin Lufkin, Brewer
He broke a 50-year-old record in the shot put, but Austin Lufkin was also a powerful defensive end who earned a football scholarship.
Posted inNew England Patriots, News, Sports
Patriots’ top draft pick has family ties to Maine
Derek Rivers, a defensive end from Youngstown State, left Augusta at an early age but still has family in the area.
Posted inLocal & State, New England Patriots, News, Sports
Patriots linebacker Rob Ninkovich mingles with fans in Belgrade
From Grey Goose vodka bottles to a Native American drum, Ninkovich signs just about anything for fans.
Posted inGirls Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Girls’ basketball: Old Orchard Beach holds off Madison
The Seagulls advance to the Class C South semifinals with a 45-41 win.
Posted inGirls Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Girls’ basketball: Forest Hills rallies past Pine Tree Academy
The Tigers use a closing 20-2 run to advance to the Class D South semifinals.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Boys’ basketball: Madison evens score with Boothbay
The Bulldogs advance to the Class C South semifinals, beating the team that eliminated them in the first round a year ago.
Posted inGirls Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine, Winter sports
Girls’ basketball: Oceanside knocks off Waterville 48-39
The Mariners shrug off losses in key contests in several sports to Waterville in a Class A North prelim.