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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 inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
MPA football proposal would create fifth class for struggling programs
Class E would consist of six teams – four of which dropped varsity football over the past five years.
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Posted inBoys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine, Winter sports
High School Basketball: As numbers dwindle, officials forced to work back-to-back games
The problem is growing as the season winds down and coaches are feeling the frustration.
Posted inFall sports, Football, Sports, Varsity Maine
MPA seeks way to help struggling high school football programs
Scheduling changes, a new class and games with fewer than 11 players on a side are discussed.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
Colby earns bragging rights in football
The Mules defeat rival Bowdoin 32-16, sending the Polar Bears to a winless season.
Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Football: MDI ends Winslow’s run
The top-seeded Trojans end Winslow’s bid for a fourth straight regional title, beating the reigning state champs 12-7 in the Class C North final.
Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Football: Cony stuns Lawrence in Class B North
The Rams score as time expires, then make a 2-point conversion for a 28-27 victory.
Posted inFootball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Football: Winslow rolls past Waterville
The Black Raiders dominate a rivalry game between programs currently in different situations.
Posted inSports, Spring sports, Varsity Maine
Plan would limit Maine high school pitchers to 110 pitches per game
The proposal comes as all states must implement a pitch count in high school baseball by next spring.
Posted inField Hockey, Sports, Varsity Maine
Skowhegan field hockey coach registers 500th win
Paula Doughty gets the milestone win as the Indians crush Lewiston, 15-0.