The team includes three repeat selections and four players who led their team to a state championship this fall.
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 inBoys Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Boys’ basketball: Deering holds off Sanford, 48-44
Timely shooting and tough defense lead the Rams to their first win of the season.
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Sea Dogs look for state help in financing upgrades to Hadlock Field
The team hopes to build a new home clubhouse as it works to meet Major League Baseball’s guidelines for minor league facilities.
Posted inBoys Hockey, Sports, Varsity Maine
Boys’ hockey: Teams to watch in southern Maine
Defending Class A state champion Thornton Academy should contend once again, while York could lead a strong Class B South.
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Boys’ hockey: Players to watch in southern Maine
Keep an eye on these talented players during the regular season and as the playoffs heat up.
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Boys’ hockey: Longtime rivals form a Portland area co-op team
The Portland/South Portland Beacons combine players from South Portland, Portland and Deering high schools.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports, UMaine Sports
After going 4-0 in a nine-day stretch, UMaine looks forward to a break
Coming off a 3-2 win over Bentley, the University of Maine men’s hockey team won’t play again until Dec. 29 against RIT at Dartmouth.
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UMaine men’s hockey rallies for 3-2 win over Bentley
Playing at Portland’s Cross Insurance Arena, Maine scores two late goals to take its fourth straight victory.
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Fans energized as UMaine men’s hockey returns to national spotlight
The Black Bears are ranked in the top 10 for the first time in 12 seasons, to the delight of students and alumni.
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Men’s hockey: Maine stays unbeaten at home, takes 5-2 win over rival UNH
Freshman Josh Nadeau scores a hat trick for the Black Bears, with brother Bradly Nadeau assisting on all three goals.