Travis Lazarczyk

Press Herald

Travis Lazarczyk has covered sports for the Morning Sentinel and Kennebec Journal since 2000. 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. Over the years, Lazarczyk has been honored with numerous state, regional, and national awards for his work, including a first place for column writing from the Associated Press Sports Editors in 2011, and inclusion in Notable Sports Writing of 2009 in Best American Sports Writing. When not working, he can be found, reading, hiking, or drinking too much coffee.

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Published
November 15, 2023

Maine Celtics focus on ‘developing winning habits’ at start of new season

The team, which plays its home opener Friday night at the Portland Expo, reached the NBA G League playoffs last season for the first time since 2017.
Published
November 14, 2023

Football: Wells peaking as it readies for Class D state game against Foxcroft

The Warriors are 6-0 against Class D opponents this season.
Published
November 11, 2023

Football: Orono rolls to eight-man Small School title over Old Orchard Beach

The Red Riots avenge their loss in the 2022 state final, cruising to a 46-18 win over the previously undefeated Seagulls.
Published
November 11, 2023

Eight-man football: MDI shuts out Greely to win its first state title

Spencer Laurendeau rushes for 145 yards to lead the Trojans to a 28-0 victory and the Large School division championship.
Published
November 10, 2023

Men’s hockey: Maine pulls away from No. 1 Boston College for 4-2 win

Two quick goals early in the third period give the Black Bears the lead for good against the No. 1 ranked-Eagles.
Published
November 10, 2023

Girls’ soccer: Previewing Saturday’s state championship games

Scarborough looks to repeat in Class A, Yarmouth looks to repeat in Class B, and Waynflete is after its first title in a decade.
Published
November 9, 2023

Women’s soccer: Camden Hills’ Kristina Kelly finds the right fit at UMaine

After transferring from Central Connecticut State, Kelly has helped the Black Bears win the America East title and earn a spot in the NCAA tournament.
Published
November 8, 2023

Girls’ soccer: Waynflete edges NYA 1-0 to win Class C South title

The Flyers advance to the state championship for the first time since 2016.
Published
November 7, 2023

Girls’ soccer: Scarborough beats Gorham 3-2 in OT to head back to Class A state game

Emmie Flaker scores 57 seconds into overtime to lift the defending Class A state champion Red Storm past the Rams in the Class A South title game.
Published
November 6, 2023

Girls’ soccer: Rivalries take center stage in South regional finals

Scarborough and Yarmouth look to repeat in Class A and B, and NYA attempts to win a Class C regional title after dominating Class D the past four seasons.

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