Our 12-player list of the state’s best includes four juniors and a sophomore.
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 Lacrosse, Sports, Varsity Maine
Varsity Maine boys’ lacrosse Player of the Year: Tiernan Lathrop, Cape Elizabeth
The 6-foot-3, 205-pound senior midfielder was an intimidating player who was difficult for opponents to defend.
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Posted inGirls Lacrosse, Sports, Varsity Maine
Varsity Maine girls’ lacrosse Player of the Year: Ruby Sliwkowski, Kennebunk
The junior scored 85 goals and had 23 assists to lead the Rams to the Class A title and a second consecutive undefeated season.
Posted inBoys Lacrosse, Sports, Varsity Maine
Boys’ lacrosse: 2022 Varsity Maine All-State team
The 12-member squad includes 10 seniors and two juniors.
Posted inSports
Pro bowlers on fans at Bayside Bowl: ‘I love this environment’
The Professional Bowlers Association is back in Portland this week, where it held its Strike Derby event on Friday.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Sports
Tri for a Cure returns as a live event for first time since 2019
The all-women’s triathlon, an annual fundraiser for the Maine Cancer Foundation, is back at Southern Maine Community College on Sunday.
Posted inPortland Sea Dogs, Sports
Ceddanne Rafaela quickly becoming Sea Dogs’ most exciting player
The 5-foot-8 center fielder/infielder has made an impact at the plate and in the field since being promoted to Portland in early June.
Posted inBoston Bruins, Maine colleges, Sports, UMaine Sports
Former UMaine star deserves this chance as Bruins head coach
COMMENTARY: After confronting his struggles with alcohol abuse, Jim Montgomery is getting a second opportunity as an NHL head coach.
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Portland Sea Dogs, Sports
Sale makes a solid start for Sea Dogs in 15-4 win over New Hampshire
Red Sox ace Chris Sale was sharp in a rehab start in front of a sold-out Hadlock Field crowd as he works his way back to Boston.
Posted inSports
Pickleball enthusiasts to gather in Portland for Atlantic regional
The USA Pickleball Atlantic Diamond tournament comes to Maine this weekend for the first time since 2018.