Wednesday marked the first day of NCAA football’s early signing period for recruits.
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.
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Seniors dominate this group of talented players.
Boys’ hockey: Cheverus, Yarmouth players forge a new identity
Last winter’s pandemic-shortened season was a test run for the cooperative team, which is beginning its first full season.
Boys’ hockey: Teams to watch in southern Maine
These teams are poised to make deep postseason runs this winter.
UMaine women still searching for shooting touch after latest loss
In a 45-44 defeat to Rhode Island on Sunday, the Black Bears shot 5 for 26 from 3-point range to continue a season-long slump from behind the arc.
Black Bears eager to work with new head football coach
Jordan Stevens, a former UMaine defensive star, made a favorable impression in his first meeting with the team.
Maine native Jordan Stevens hired as UMaine head football coach
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Portland’s Terion Moss finds a home at UMaine-Farmington
The former Mr. Basketball winner is off to a torrid start this season, leading all NCAA Division III scorers with 32.4 points per game.
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A sophomore, Spaulding capped a dominant season by shooting an impressive 4-under 68 to win the Class B state championship.
Golf: 2021 Varsity Maine All-State team
Kellen Adickes, Lincoln Academy freshman: Adickes tied for second place in Class B at the state championships, shooting a 5-over 77. Adickes also posted the top score at the Kennebec Valley Athletic Conference shootout, a 73, to help Lincoln Academy qualify for the state championships. Cole Binette, Kennebunk senior: The only Kennebunk player to qualify […]