FAIRFIELD — Lawrence boys basketball coach Mike McGee is known for stressing defense, and with one of his protégés, Pete McLaughlin, guiding Messalonskee, you knew that a meeting between the rivals would be a low-scoring affair.
Travis Lazarczyk
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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.
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Bangor escapes Mt. Blue upset bid
The Rams score two touchdowns in the final five minutes to reach the Eastern Class A final.
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Brunswick shocks top-seeded Lawrence
Despite trailing by 13 points in the first half against the unbeaten Bulldogs, the Dragons rally for a playoff win.
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Skowhegan wins easily as Mt. Ararat season ends
The Indians, top-ranked and unbeaten, win 6-0 in an Eastern Class A field hockey quarterfinal.
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Waterville falls again as extra point misses
The Panthers drop to 3-4 with a 21-20 loss at home to playoff-bound Hampden Academy.
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Women’s lacrosse: Colby’s fast start too much for USM
The Mules open with nine straight goals and knock the Huskies out of the NCAA tournament.
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Olympian still riding high
Gold medalist Seth Wescott savors moment, shares it with fans
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Brother tandem leads Schenck to title
Eric and Brandon Theriault combine for 34 points as the Wolverines beat Richmond in the Class D state final.
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Colby pulls away to topple Trinity, reaches semis
Allison Cappelloni and the Mules advance to play Bowdoin in the semifinals of the NESCAC tourney.
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Mules bring excitement to Waterville
Colby and its rejuvenated fans enjoy a quarterfinal win over Middlebury, and are looking for more.The inaugural class for the Black College Hall has eight players, two coaches and one contributor.